Trainworx standard-scheme Peterbilt 280s in hand

[bbussey]

These are just so impressive.

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[SP-Wolf]

These do look awesome. I will be picking up a few. Are the 351's coming out soon-?
And -- are these paint schemes appropriate for the mid '50's. (Or - as delivered)

Thanks,
Wolf

[Missaberoad]

Train worx has been making some amazing stuff lately. The GS gondola really pushes the boundaries for N scale freight cars and gives HO a run for its money detail wise! These trucks keep up that tradition...

Wish Pat all the best and hope he can keep making awesome stuff for years to come!

[bbussey]

If the 280s are out, the 351s must be as well.  Yes, these are appropriate for mid 1950s.

[Ed Kapuscinski]

Damn. Seriously. Trainworx just seriously keeps creating amazing stuff. I've held off because they aren't high priority things for me, but it's been VERY tough.

[wcfn100]

I got mine a couple days ago too but didn't take a pic sans layout or diorama.  But since we're sharing...





The yellow one had the air filter busted off.  I'd be curious if anyone else gets one like that.

Jason

[w neal]

I'm truck dumb. Educate me.

Are these (both models) 50s era tractors then?

[unittrain]

I'm truck dumb. Educate me.

Are these (both models) 50s era tractors then?

Yep built 1949 to 1957

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterbilt

[bnsfdash8]

I picked up one of the 351's just to rebuild into a grain truck. I also picked up some spare parts for TW to build a grain pup trailer.

[basementcalling]

Yep built 1949 to 1957

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterbilt

WTF? Never would have guessed that. They look like they could fit right in a modern traffic jam.

[peteski]

WTF? Never would have guessed that. They look like they could fit right in a modern traffic jam.

That's because many modern trucks retained their old look. Things like headlights have changed (and mechanically they are a bit different), but the overall shape has not changed much.

[MichaelWinicki]

Luv to see one of those single axle tractors as an AMT 1/25 model.

[Cajonpassfan]

Yep built 1949 to 1957

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterbilt

That source says 1954 and later, not 1949. So what am I missing (other than a 1950 appropriate model)?
Otto K.

[w neal]

So like, these would have still been around in the mid 60s? (Wink Wink, Nudge Nudge)

[Missaberoad]

That source says 1954 and later, not 1949. So what am I missing (other than a 1950 appropriate model)?
Otto K.

from the wiki article.

280/350: This is the classic "iron-nose" conventional built from 1949 to 1957. It has distinctive cycle-type front fenders, and a long grille with vertical shutters.

You are good for 1950.
The Trainworx models aren't 281 and 351's as far as I know. different grill would be the main difference.

http://www.train-worx.com/15-8pete350.pdf