Otter Valley Railroad Model Trains - Tillsonburg, Ontario Canada :: HO Scale :: Accessories :: Kadee 1580 - HO Bettendorf - AAR Self Centering Caboose Trucks w/33in Smooth Back Code 88 Semi-Scale Wheels - HGC (2pcs)

Kadee 1580 - HO Bettendorf - AAR Self Centering Caboose Trucks w/33in Smooth Back Code 88 Semi-Scale Wheels - HGC (2pcs)

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Kadee 1580 - HO Bettendorf - AAR Self Centering Caboose Trucks w/33in Smooth Back Code 88 Semi-Scale Wheels - HGC (2pcs)
Bettendorf - AAR Self Centering Caboose Trucks w/33in Smooth Back Code 88 Semi-Scale Wheels - HGC (2pcs)

The Self-Centering Action trucks self align themselves parallel with the car for easier placement on track.

Mounts with a #2 or 2-56 screw.

HGC or High Gravity Compound, weighs nearly the same as Metal Trucks but with more detail & a 2 piece split bolster design for more efficient truck equalization, reduced axle friction for greater rolling performance.

HGC Two Piece Fully Equalized Trucks Features:

Self Centering Action - Trucks self align themselves parallel with the car for easier placement on track.
Code 88 (.088) #530 33inch Smooth Back Wheels
HGC Weighs nearly the same as Metal Trucks
Superior Rolling Ability
Clip on Brake Pads
Accurate Markings
Incredible Detail True to Prototype
Non-Magnetic Metal Wheels
Highly Flexible Fully Equalized Trucks
Smooth tracking Free Rolling Contoured Insulated Axles
RP-25 Free Rrolling Wheels
Patent number 7,434,518 B2

Package Includes:
(2) Each #1580 Bettendorf - AAR Self Centering Caboose Truck (Leaf Spring) (assembled)
(2) Clip on Brake Pads
(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 .110in wide and Code 88 are .088in 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 .067in wide and although they will run OK on the average track they will not go through common turnouts and crossings. Code 88 (.088in) 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 is 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 .100in tall, code 83 is .083in tall, code 70 is .070in tall, and so on.
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SKU 380-1580
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Price: CA$13.99
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