Kadee #1563 – HGC A.S.F. Ride Control 50 50-Ton Self Centering Trucks Ribbed – HO Scale

A.S.F.® Ride Control® 50 Ton Self Centering Trucks ribbed back wheels “HGC” Two Piece Fully Equalized Trucks 1pr. 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. The A. S. F.® A-3 Ride Control® 50-ton freight truck was introduced in the 1940’s and is one of the forerunners of modern freight trucks. Features embodied into this design include a longer spring travel, no spring planks and constant friction control using friction castings in the bolster to dampen excessive lateral roll of the car. These design features allowed for a higher train speed with less danger of derailment than previous designs. ASF® sold over 140,000 sets by 1949. This truck is excellent for modeling the transition era up to 1994 when friction bearings were no longer allowed in interchange service. Truck Features • Self Centering Action – Trucks self align themselves parallel with the car for easier placement on track. • Code 88 (.088) 33″ ribbed back wheels • “HGC” Weighs nearly the same as Metal Trucks • Superior Rolling Ability. • 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 rolling wheels • Patent number 7,434,518 B2