Description
#500 Bettendorf 50-ton Trucks with 33" Smooth Back Wheels - HO Scale
Metal Fully Sprung Equalized Trucks
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#500 Bettendorf 50-ton Trucks with 33" Smooth Back Wheels - HO Scale
Metal Fully Sprung Equalized Trucks
Mounts with a #2 or 2-56 screw.
Mounting Screws not Included.
Introduced in the 1930’s - Used in interchange service through 1993.
The Bettendorf Double Truss Truck was introduced in the 1930's by U.S. railroads and was allowed to be used in interchange service through 1993. The Kadee® #500, #502 & #550 represent 50- ton trucks for 100,000 pound cars.
Screws not included
One Pair
UPC: 765484005001
Made in the U.S.A.
HO-Scale
Metal Fully Sprung Trucks Features:
- Code 110 (.110) #520 33" Smooth Back Wheels
- Accurate Markings
- Incredible Detail True to Prototype
- Non-Magnetic Metal Wheels
- Highly Flexible Sprung Trucks
- Metal Sideframes & Fully Sprung Bolster
- Smooth tracking Free Rolling Contoured Insulated Axles
- RP-25 Free Rrolling Wheels
- #637 HO Scale Truck Springs
- Patent number 5,768,999
Package Includes:
- (2) Each #500 Bettendorf 50-ton Trucks (assembled)
The term Code 110 and Code 88 relates to the width of the wheels and has no relationship to track code. Code 110 wheels are .110" wide and Code 88 are .088" wide. Code 110 wheels are the common (or "Standard") width wheels and Code 88 are what is called "Semi-Scale" and are used when the modeler wants a more prototypical looking wheel width. Actual HO-Scale prototypical wheel width would be around .067" wide and although they will run OK on the average track they will not go through common turnouts and crossings. Code 88 (.088") is just about the minimum width of wheel that will run on most standard or common track if gauged correctly. It really is a matter of appearances because there's very little operational differences between running Code 110 or Code 88 wheels. Code 88 wheels look really good and are most noticeable on open frame cars like hoppers and tank cars. However, they also look great on boxcars, gondolas, and reefers but not quite as noticeable. As mentioned above track code and wheel code have no relationship meaning Code 110 and Code 88 will run on most any code of track. Track code is simply the measured height of the rail, code 100 is .100" tall, code 83 is .083" tall, code 70 is .070" tall, and so on.
Details
Store Location: |
P# 164 / Aisle 7A #3610 |
Scale: |
HO Scale |
Customer Reviews
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Kadee #500 HO Scale Bettendorf 50-ton...
My standard truck when I don't need integral couplers. Good value.
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Kadee, awesome as...
Needed to replace a set of plastic trucks that just did not roll well, even with metal wheelsets. Used the Kadee #500. The fit perfect and work great.
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Can't go wrong with...
These trucks really are leaps and bounds better than any other trucks I have on any of my rolling stock. High quality, all metal. My general experience is limited, but when in doubt I always feel like you can't go wrong with Kadee!
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Kadee Bettendorf Sprung...
Kadee Trucks are great. They are non- magnetic so car doesn't get pulled forward on magnetic coupling ramp and cause an accidental uncoupling. Also roll well.
