Model Railroading > do you need Kato SD40-2 trucks with clasp brakes? trade has been

I have two pair of these hard to find trucks with 6 brake cylinders per truck I do not need. They are grey in color and never run.

I would be willing to trade the entire truck or just the side frames for the same truck with composition brake shoes having 4 brake cylinders per truck.

Alternatively, I would be willing to buy sideframes of entire trucks of the more common design.

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/01/15 17:06 by fbe.

Will these fit the Kato SD45 trucks? If so, then we can talk. I have an SD45 that I'd like to add this type of side frame on. I'd be willing to swap side frames if they are compatible.

Mike

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I would think not. The SD40-2 has the HT-C truck, while the SD45 has the older Flexicoil C truck; slightly different axle spacing, I believe. The traction motors all face the same direction on the HT-C, which is why the frame is extended on one end as it is.

CPR_4000 has it correct.

NW/NS modelers need the 6 cylinder trucks for their SD40-2 models. Otherwise they were commonly found on SD38-2 units which is where mine are coming from.

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Understand. Thought it was worth a try. :-) Thanks everyone.

Mike

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How about a straight SD40?  I have an SD40, also with gray trucks that has 2 brake cylinders per side (4 per truck) and am modeling the IMRL 212 which is a former UP SD40 that has 3 per side (6 per truck). I would trade if they would interchange, which right off the top of my head, don't know if they will or not. 

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Sorry, no. The SD40s are Flexicoil trucks, the -2 locomotives need HTC trucks.

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Thanks to all with interest in these parts. Good news is a trade is in motion.

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