07-28-2013, 08:22 AM
Heard back from the AHRS. I just copied the email into this thread. With the important info that you need to get the caboose moved or the brass replaced.
"You need to know the size of the journals which should be cast on the journal box some where. Typical will be 5 x 9. The journal bearing doesn't matter the type of truck - just the journal size. Unless you borrow some that are a similar size it will take some time and cost to replace. They are all special order now. An alternative for a short distance move is a piece of oak cut to similar size which would have a liberal amount of grease on it. If the brass is gone then the axle bearing surface is most likely rusted anyway."
Hope this helps.
"You need to know the size of the journals which should be cast on the journal box some where. Typical will be 5 x 9. The journal bearing doesn't matter the type of truck - just the journal size. Unless you borrow some that are a similar size it will take some time and cost to replace. They are all special order now. An alternative for a short distance move is a piece of oak cut to similar size which would have a liberal amount of grease on it. If the brass is gone then the axle bearing surface is most likely rusted anyway."
Hope this helps.
My other car is a locomotive, ARHS restoration crew