decent archbar truck in - 5'9"wheelbase

[scaro]

Apart from Microtrains, does anyone in N make a decent archbar truck? 

The MTs are a bit short for what I want.

Looks like Athearn have one on their oldtimer cars, but not sure they make the truck.

Ben

[Chris333]

Yeah the Athearn/MDC archbar is much nicer than MT's and it has a longer wheel base as well. I get a hair over 5'9", but shorter than 6'.

[scaro]

Thanks Chris

Do you know if they sell it as a part?

Cheers

Ben

[3rdrail]

Thanks Chris

Do you know if they sell it as a part?

Cheers

Ben

Email parts@athearn.com and they'll advise you. They sell the trucks under the milk reefers.

[Chris333]

The milk reefers are express type trucks. The arch bars are on their 36' rolling stock and shorty passenger cars.

[3rdrail]

The milk reefers are express type trucks. The arch bars are on their 36' rolling stock and shorty passenger cars.

Chris, I know that, I was simply offering that if they sell one type, they probably sell others as well. I only inquired about the express trucks.

[Chris333]

Gregg, Sorry about that. I read it fast during a commercial break and misunderstood.

[scaro]

Thanks, gentlemen.

What length are the axles in the Athearn truck?  I'm wondering if as I'd like to work out what 2mm Association axle I could use in them.

Regards

Ben