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In Need of Mantua 4-6-2 Front Truck Parts

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davefromMD
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Posted - January 26 2013 : 10:33:45 AM

I'm looking for the spring, brass collar, and screw to attach the front truck to a Mantua 4-6-2 Prarie stem locomotive. All 3 would be ideal but the spring is the most crucial. I think I can find a screw that will work aand I think I can get by without the collar. I would even be interested if the truck came with it.

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Redneck Justin
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Posted - January 26 2013 : 11:43:37 AM

You'll need a 2-56 screw. I use a brass tube or something for a collar.

" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"

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davefromMD
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Posted - January 26 2013 : 3:14:08 PM

Thanks for the info about the 2-56 screw. What length?

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Big Boy

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Posted - January 26 2013 : 4:09:47 PM

I measured the screw on my Mantua and .345" is above the frame, so it's needs to be slightly longer to screw in the frame. My guess is that a standard length of 7/16" would do.

Have you tried Yardbird trains? That's where I got my pilot truck and hardware from.

I have an extra spring.

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Big Boy

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Posted - February 11 2013 : 09:50:50 AM

Hey forum folks,
Just thought I'd say a word or two about davefromMD. I just sold him a spring for a Mantua steamer. Since he's kind of new to the forum, folks might be wondering about doing train business with him. Without being prompted by me; he offered to up the agreed selling price to cover the paypal fee (I forgot to include that) and the postage turned out to be more than I had estimated. Again, he voluntarily sent additional funds to my paypal account to cover the additional cost. Nice to do business with conscientious people.