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TRUCKS
WITH AND WITHOUT COUPLERS

See also Wheel sets


Allied Full Cushion Trucks
Allied full cushion trucks were designed to roll high-speed freight cars with passenger car smoothness. The unique combination of soft-acting coil springs and swing hangers enabled them to effectively dissipate shock, producing greatly improved performance at all speeds. Introduced in the early 1940s, they were ultimately used by sixteen different railroads to reduce the cost of freight damage. After WWII, they were gradually removed from service because of their tendency to derail. In 1955, they were banned from interchange service by the ICC.
Description Old Part # MSRP Our $ Part #
w/Short Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1190 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 121
Andrews Trucks
A contemporary of both the Archbar and the Bettendorf (A.A.R. Standard) trucks. It’s cast frame design was less prone to failure and allowed the use of expensive, serviceable journal boxes left-over from retired Archbar Trucks. The two main spotting features are the bolts that attach to the journal boxes and the tie-bars from the bottom of each journal box to the diagonal of the casting.
Description Old Part # MSRP Our $ Part #
without Couplers, one pair MTL-1051 $6.10 $4.88 MTL-003 02 010
w/o Couplers, BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1051-10 $53.45 $42.76 MTL-003 10 010
w/Short Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1052 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 011
w/Short Coupler Shank, BROWN BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1052-10-B $80.25 $64.20 MTL-003 25 011
w/Medium Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1053 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 012
Archbar Trucks
This flexible Truck type was nearly universal on all freight cars until 1938. At that time, it was prohibited for use in interchange service.
Description Old Part # MSRP Our $ Part #
without Couplers, one pair MTL-1011 $6.10 $4.88 MTL-003 02 000
without Couplers, BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1011-10 $53.45 $42.76 MTL-003 10 000
N Scale Arch bar trucks, no couplers, 1 pr. Brown. MTL-1011-B $6.10 $4.88 MTL-003 22 000
Sampler pack, one pair of each with
Short and Long Coupler Shanks		 MTL-1010-S $16.00 $12.80 MTL-003 11 000
w/Short Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1010 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 001
w/Short Coupler Shank, BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1010-10 $80.25 $64.20 MTL-003 10 001
w/Short Coupler Shank, BROWN BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1010-10-B $80.25 $64.20 MTL-003 25 001
w/Long Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1012 $8.65 $6.92 MTL-003 02 004

Bettendorf Swing-Motion Caboose Trucks

MTL-1000MTL-1000

MTL-1000
Description Old Part # MSRP Our $ Part #
Swing Motion Caboose Truck w/ Generator (1 pair) NA $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 100
with Standard Wheels (1 pair) MTL-00302140 $6.10 $4.88 MTL-003 02 140
MTL-1000Bettendorf Trucks
(A.A.R. Standard) One of the first (1903) one-piece cast sideframes with integral journal boxes, this style was the most widely used during the first 50 years of this century.
Description Old Part # MSRP Our $ Part #
without Couplers, one pair MTL-1001 $6.10 $4.88 MTL-003 02 020
without Couplers, one pair Brown MTL-1001-B $6.10 $4.88 MTL-003 22 020
without Couplers, Black, BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1001-10 $53.45

$42.76

 MTL-003 10 020
w/Short Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1000 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 021
w/Short Coupler shank, Brown, one pair MTL-1000-B $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 22 021
w/Short Coupler Shank, Black, BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1000-10 $80.25 $64.20 MTL-003 10 021
w/Short Coupler Shank, BROWN BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1000-10-B $80.25 $64.20 MTL-003 25 021
w/Medium Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1003 $8.65 $6.92 MTL-003 02 022
w/Medium Coupler Shank, BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1003-10 $80.25 $64.20 MTL-003 10 022
w/Long Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1002 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 024
w/Long Coupler Shank, BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1002-10 $80.25 $64.20 MTL-003 10 024
w/Rapido-style couplers MTL-1500 $7.85 $6.28 MTL-003 04 021
Sampler pack, one pair of each with Short, Medium, and Long Coupler Shanks MTL-1000-S $21.95 $17.56 MTL-003 11 001
MTL-1138Buckeye Trucks
Buckeye trucks were developed in the early twentieth century to address the need for higher capacity freight trucks. The Buckeye truck addressed this need so effectively that they are still in use today. They have been used in many applications, including high capacity steam tenders, cranes, heavy equipment cars, and heavy weight and depressed center flat cars.
Description Old Part # MSRP Our $ Part #
w/Medium Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1173 $12.15 $9.72 MTL-003 02 112

No coupler with 36” wheels (1pr.)


*This is a direct replacement for the 137 series DODX Flat Car. For other truck conversion applications, see instructions on micro-trains.com or on back of the packaging.

*Note: middle wheelset comes uninstalled

NA $8.20 $6.56 MTL-003 02 240
MTL-1138Coil-Elliptic Trucks
A variation of the A.A.R. Standard design, but with a non-harmonic spring combination consisting of coil springs and an elliptic leaf spring. This arrangement provided good shock absorption and prevented rhythmic side-to-side sway on uneven track by using unequal damping control.
Description Old Part # MSRP Our $ Part #
w/Short Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1137 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 071
w/Medium Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1138 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 072
MTL-1138Commonwealth 6-Wheel Freight Trucks
These 6-wheel Commonwealth trucks were designed to meet the requirements of high-speed passenger and freight trains of the 1940s. Strong, lightweight, and adaptable to customer needs, it helped make smoother, more reliable transportation possible on America’s rails. While the Buckeye truck (MTL #1173) was of similar design, it was used primarily for heavyweight loads. Commonwealth trucks more often found duty under lightweight rolling stock.
Description Image Old Part # MSRP Our $ Part #
w/Medium Extended Coupler, one pair MTL-1000 MTL-1182 $12.15 $9.72 MTL-003 02 132
MTL-1138Commonwealth BX Express Trucks
Truck sideframes for REA Express Reefers
Description Old Part # MSRP Our $ Part #
without Couplers, one pair MTL-1141 $6.10 $4.88 MTL-003 02 090
w/Medium+ Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1144 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 093
MTL-1138Dalman Trucks
Developed in the 1920’s, the Dalman 2-level truck improved riding quality by combining a wider bolster with more and softer springs.
Description Old Part # MSRP Our $ Part #
w/Medium Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-00302162 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 162
MTL-1000National B-1 Trucks
Description Old Part # MSRP Our $ Part #
with Standard Wheels (1 pair) MTL-00302151 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 151
MTL-1030Roller Bearing Trucks
(Symington Ride Control) Though testing was complete on fully equipped Trains in 1930, this style didn’t become standard until 1956. Then in 1966 the A.A.R. made them required on all new cars. Rebuilt cars were included in 1970 and by 1978 more than 70% of north America’ rolling stock was roller bearing equipped.
Description Old Part # MSRP Our $ Part #
without Couplers, one pair MTL-1031 $6.10 $4.88 MTL-003 02 030
without Couplers, BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1031-10 $53.45 $42.76 MTL-003 10 030
No coupler 1 pr Brown. MTL-1031-B $6.10 $4.88 MTL-003 22 030
Sampler pack, one pair of each with Short,
Medium, and Long Coupler Shanks		 MTL-1030-S $21.95 $17.56 MTL-003 11 002
w/Short Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1030 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 031
w/Short Coupler Shank, BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1030-10 $80.25 $64.20 MTL-003 10 031
w/Short Coupler Shank, BROWN BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1030-10-B $80.25 $64.20 MTL-003 25 031
w/Medium Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1033 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 032
w/Medium Coupler Shank, BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1033-10 $80.25 $64.20 MTL-003 10 032
w/Long Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1032 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 034
MTL-1035Barber® Roller Trucks
(Barber® S-2-C) This style, considered ‘modern era’ came on the scene in the late ’60s.
Description Old Part # MSRP Our $ Part #
without Couplers, one pair MTL-1036 $6.10 $4.88 MTL-003 02 040
without Couplers, BULK PACK, ten pair MTL-1036-10 $53.45 $42.76 MTL-003 10 040
w/Short Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1035 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 041
w/Short Coupler Shank, BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1035-10 $80.25 $64.20 MTL-003 10 041
N Scale Barber Roller Bearing trucks with assembled short ext. Magne-Matic® couplers 1 pr. Brown. MTL-1035-B $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 22 041
Barber Roller Bearing trucks with assembled short extension Magne-Matic® couplers. 10 pr. Brown MTL-1035-10-B $80.25 $64.20 MTL-003 25 041
w/Medium Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1037 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 042
w/Medium Coupler Shank, BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1037-10 $80.25 $64.20 MTL-003 10 042
w/Medium + Coupler Shank MTL-1024 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 043
w/Long Coupler Shank, one pair MTL-1038 $9.25 $7.40 MTL-003 02 044
w/Long Coupler Shank, BULK PACK, 10 pair MTL-1038-10 $80.25 $64.20 MTL-003 10 044
Rigid Wood Beam Trucks
Description MSRP Our $ Part #
Rigid Wood Beam Truck w/o coupler (1 pair) $6.10 $4.88 MTL-003 02 190
Passenger Trucks
All trucks are equipped with adjustable length coupler shank
Description Picture Old Part # MSRP Our $ Part #
2-Axle, Black, one pair MTL-1017 $16.20 $12.96 MTL-003 02 051
2-Axle, Silver, one pair MTL-1017-S $16.20 $12.96 MTL-003 42 051
3-Axle, Black, one pair MTL-1018 $16.20 $12.96 MTL-003 02 061
3-Axle, Silver, one pair MTL-1018-S $16.20 $12.96 MTL-003 42 061

PS 6-Wheel Passenger Trucks
Description Picture MSRP Our $ Part #
36" Wheels without Coupler, one pair $8.20 $6.56 MTL-003 02 180
Note: This version with the centrally located bolster hole is the only 6-wheel truck compatible with the Single Window Coach Car.

PS 6-wheel heavyweight passenger truck, no coupler,
with center bolster, 36” wheels, 1 pair

 $7.70 $6.16 MTL-003 02 185
The PRR designed 3D-7P2 6-Wheeled Passenger Car Truck was cast by Commonwealth Steel Co. and is used on the D-78 Series of Dining Cars as well as others for the Railroad. This truck rides on 36” wheels and features an offset bolster location to allow for body mount coupler applications. $7.70 $6.16 MTL-003 02 205
Note: This 4-wheel truck is only compatible with the Single Window Coach Car.

Commonwealth 4-wheel heavyweight passenger truck,
no coupler, 36” wheels, 1 pair

 $7.70 $6.16 MTL-003 02 250
Disconnect Log Car Trucks
Description Picture MSRP Our $ Part #
2-Axle, Black, one pair $29.20 $23.36 MTL-003 02 171
2-Axle, Black, Ten pair $255.35 $204.28 MTL-003 10 171
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