RY trucks for sale

[up148]

Since we don't have a "for sale" or "wanted to buy" section on MTJ, I thought I would post these here, before going to yard sale with them. I have several pairs of Yoder Andrews and other style Yoder trucks available. These came from Jim Burch decades ago, but I've never used them. All are unused, some in wrong boxes (but Yoder boxes) and one or two have been painted over the factory chemical blackening. $25 a pair + shipping.

[webenda]

Since we don't have a "for sale" or "wanted to buy" section on MTJ,

MTJ's Buy/Sell section instructions: viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2541

MTJ's Buy/Sell section: viewforum.php?f=11

[bob turner]

True - we do have this feature. Roger last posted to it in 2016, and as far as I can tell, nobody ever goes there.

Rich's trucks were works of art - in brass. I am sure Kadees are just as good, but zamac does have its drawbacks.

I have only a couple pairs of Yoder trucks - I prefer the wider 172 tread trucks. But I appreciate his artistry.

[sarge]

In this case, I have no problem with white metal, as Kadee (unlike the Chinese and Vietnamese manufacturers) are meticulous in their metallurgy. We are using some 150 sets of Kadee trucks here in a club environment, a rather sizeable leap of faith. So far, their performance matches their appearance. Quite honestly, one of the best things to happen in our scale in a very long time.

If you are on about zinc-pest, Bob, the cause is very well understood as is its avoidance in the manufacturing process. Purely a quality control issue rather than a materials issue; its manifestation a result of pure laziness and apathy.

Kadee have been manufacturing not only their O scale couplers to a high and consistent standard in this material for many decades, but orders of magnitude more in HO not to mention their wide range of HO trucks. I don't recall a time when zinc-pest was ever an issue with them. If it ever becomes one, I'm sure they are acutely aware of the damage to their core reputation that would cause.

There is no issue with the material, only with the manufacturer whose product suffers this hallmark of apathy; quite the same situation as with a brass manufacturer who put out models with cold solder joints. Pure laziness.

[up148]

Thanks Wayne. I failed to look far enough. I'll check it out, but sounds like a moot point since no one looks.

[webenda]

Thanks Wayne. I failed to look far enough. I'll check it out, but sounds like a moot point since no one looks.

I look.

[up148]

[sarge]

Butch

PM sent

[up148]

Sarge it didn't come through. I got a email notice that I had a PM but in trying to open the link I get this message. Don't know why as we've PM before and I can still open all previous messages from you and others.

You are not authorised to read private messages that are on hold.

[sarge]

I tried a second time.

Perhaps the owner is not approving them because of my stance regarding Club Car?

[up148]

Sorry, it was my fault. My PM folder was full, so I dumped old PM's going back to 2019. I now have 50% of the allotted space available, but I still get the same message. I'll let it sort out and send you one to see if it's working.