Elgin Locomotive Works?

[peteski]

Kato makes a 125T truck along with 38" wheels. However you'll need to do some work to get them to work as they are designed for the center sections of the Maxi-I and IV cars

And they cost seven bucks each!

[Rio Grandeous]

I talked to Mark this weekend. He’s been crazy busy with his new job, but is still making train progress. He has redesigned the Schnabels, and will be offering both the 800 and the 801. He is also updating the decals for more options of era. He knows the website is down and is looking into options for a new host. He also has a cool new concept for 3D printed ties for odd angle quadruple diamonds.

Here’s a shot of a redesigned Schnabel bolster. The details are much better than his previous version. Serious inquires... PM me for his contact info.
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  I know it's been quite a while but just want to keep things alive regarding this car.  We really need this to be brought to market again!  Is there any way to get a hold of the owner/manufacturer at Elgin and let him know that I know of quite a few guaranteed sales?  I know it is essentially 1 guy and he is/was busy with the 9 to 5 job.  Maybe if he knows that it would sell then he may be enticed to bring back to market?  I am in the market for two right off the bat and maybe at the least someone could connect him to me?
Thanks Everyone!
Chuck

[jpwisc]

I reached out to Mark last week, hopefully I hear back. I do know he has another new model designed up too…

[Day One]

I was looking at this thread recently too. I have a kit that I haven't built yet and was trying to refresh my knowledge about trucks and wheels. I've long missed the boat to get BLMA 100 ton trucks and I can't find any N scale 125 ton trucks. It seems that 125 ton trucks are the appropriate truck for this car along with 38" wheels, which I can also not find. I've been trying to convince myself to try drawing and printing my own 125 ton trucks with my resin printer, and just using 36" wheels...but that hasn't happened yet. I'm curious to know what trucks and wheels people who built this kit used.

[Ike the BN Freak]

I was looking at this thread recently too. I have a kit that I haven't built yet and was trying to refresh my knowledge about trucks and wheels. I've long missed the boat to get BLMA 100 ton trucks and I can't find any N scale 125 ton trucks. It seems that 125 ton trucks are the appropriate truck for this car along with 38" wheels, which I can also not find. I've been trying to convince myself to try drawing and printing my own 125 ton trucks with my resin printer, and just using 36" wheels...but that hasn't happened yet. I'm curious to know what trucks and wheels people who built this kit used.

Atlas makes the old BLMA 100ton trucks. As for the 125ton, only Kato makes it, however it is designed for the Maxi I and IV cars

[jpwisc]

I was looking at this thread recently too. I have a kit that I haven't built yet and was trying to refresh my knowledge about trucks and wheels. I've long missed the boat to get BLMA 100 ton trucks and I can't find any N scale 125 ton trucks. It seems that 125 ton trucks are the appropriate truck for this car along with 38" wheels, which I can also not find. I've been trying to convince myself to try drawing and printing my own 125 ton trucks with my resin printer, and just using 36" wheels...but that hasn't happened yet. I'm curious to know what trucks and wheels people who built this kit used.

I used the BLMA 100 Ton. Close enough for me