05-23-2026, 06:36 PM
More digging....
I don't believe the Hi Ad sideframes aren't going to work on my C628 trucks... The old Alco trimount trucks were assymetrical - the middle axle was closer to the front axle than the rear. The Hi Ad trucks were evenly spaced and the sideframes have holes in them to accept the ends of the wheelsets. So, if I do pull the trigger on the BCR M630 shell, I either have to buy all new trucks ($50 more), or end up with something that's not prototypical. I guess I could always buy the trucks later if it really bothered me. I still haven't placed and order yet, but it's fun kicking these ideas around.
I don't believe the Hi Ad sideframes aren't going to work on my C628 trucks... The old Alco trimount trucks were assymetrical - the middle axle was closer to the front axle than the rear. The Hi Ad trucks were evenly spaced and the sideframes have holes in them to accept the ends of the wheelsets. So, if I do pull the trigger on the BCR M630 shell, I either have to buy all new trucks ($50 more), or end up with something that's not prototypical. I guess I could always buy the trucks later if it really bothered me. I still haven't placed and order yet, but it's fun kicking these ideas around.
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