Kadee #573 – HGC Velcan Double Truss Self Centering Trucks – HO Scale

Vulcan Double Truss Self Centering Trucks “HGC” Two Piece Fully Equalized Trucks 1pr. Mounts with a #2 or 2-56 screw. Mounting Screws not Included. The Vulcan truck was introduced in the 1920’s as another replacement for the Arch bar truck. The Vulcan design incorporated a pin which held the journal box in place. Removal of the pin allowed the journal box to be quickly replaced. This truck lasted to the end of the steam era on mainline railroads and somewhat longer on logging railroads and short lines’ maintenance equipment where cars didn’t leave the owner’s property. Truck Features • Self Centering Action – Trucks self align themselves parallel with the car for easier placement on track. • Code 110 (.110) 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