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Kadee #558 HO Scale Barber S-2 70-Ton Roller Bearing Self Centering Trucks with 33" Smooth Back Wheels - Metal Fully Sprung

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#558 Barber® S-2 70-Ton Self Centering Trucks with 33" Smooth Back Wheels - HO Scale
Metal Fully Sprung Equalized Trucks


 

HO-Scale

 

#558 Barber® S-2 70-Ton Self Centering Trucks with 33" Smooth Back Wheels - HO Scale
Metal Fully Sprung Equalized Trucks

Mounts with Kadee Self Centering bushing on a flat surface with a #2 or 2-56 screw or without the Kadee Self Centering bushing on a 0.140" or smaller molded on truck post secured with the original screw.

Introduced in the late 1950’s - Used in interchange even today.

The Barber S-2 70-ton Roller Bearing truck is a logical development from the original friction bearing truck first introduced in the 1940's. Our truck is based on a prototype built in 1967, however, the basic design was first introduced in the late 1950's. The sturdiness of the Barber® S-2 truck is evidenced by the forty plus years it has rode the rails to date. A careful observer will spot these trucks in interchange use today. This truck can be used under almost any pre-1970 built 70-ton rolling stock.

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.

#558 Instructions (pdf)

Truck & Wheel Handout (pdf)

One Pair

UPC: 765484005582

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HO-Scale

Metal Fully Sprung Trucks Features:

  •  Self Centering Action - Trucks self align themselves parallel with the car for easier placement on track.
  • Code 110 (.110) #520 33" Smooth Back Wheels
  • #442 Brake Pads - Wide Bolster
  • Accurate Markings
  • Incredible Detail True to Prototype
  • Non-Magnetic Metal Wheels
  • Highly Flexible Sprung Trucks
  • Metal Sideframes & Fully Sprung Self Centering 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 #558 Barber® S-2 70-Ton Self Centering Trucks (assembled)
  • (2) #442 Brake Pads - Wide Bolster
  • (2) Each Self Centering Bushing
  • (2) Each #2 Screw

 

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 #5209
Scale:
HO Scale

Customer Reviews

2 reviews

  • 5

    Trucks

    Posted by Gary Martin on 27th Sep 2024

    They look great under my new flat car.

  • 5

    Kadee #...

    Posted by Robert Smith on 3rd Jun 2024

    Work great just all my other Kadee products.

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