• NJ Tranist Arrow III Trucks

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Discussion related to New Jersey Transit rail and light rail operations.

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  by mikespraggi
 
I'm sure this has probably been answered before. I did a quick search, but did not find the specs. I'm building HO scale Arrow III trainsets and need to know the wheelbase of the trucks. I believe the wheels are 33". Any help is appreciated.
  by R36 Combine Coach
 
They are GSI 70s, a standard type.
  by n01jd1
 
All I know is they are an inside bearing truck. Probably the same trucks used on the Comet coaches made by Pullman Standard and Bombardier. Also the Metro North Bombardier are probably the same and Amtrak's Amulets have them as well. Dont know who would have those trucks other than Walthers who had the Bombardier Coaches in NJT and maybe others. Sorry I cant be of more help.
  by R36 Combine Coach
 
Comets are GSI 70s.
  by Silverliner5
 
The trucks that the Arrow IIIs uses are the same as one on Silverliner IV
  by mikespraggi
 
n01jd1 wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2024 3:04 am All I know is they are an inside bearing truck. Probably the same trucks used on the Comet coaches made by Pullman Standard and Bombardier. Also the Metro North Bombardier are probably the same and Amtrak's Amulets have them as well. Dont know who would have those trucks other than Walthers who had the Bombardier Coaches in NJT and maybe others. Sorry I cant be of more help.
Then are we talking 9 ft wheelbase from center axle to center axle on the truck? Thanks.
  by mikespraggi
 
I thought I had seen some time ago that the truck wheelbase was 9 ft. I guess I could go up to Hoboken with a tape measure....😉.
  by mikespraggi
 
n01jd1 wrote: Tue Jan 16, 2024 3:04 am All I know is they are an inside bearing truck. Probably the same trucks used on the Comet coaches made by Pullman Standard and Bombardier. Also the Metro North Bombardier are probably the same and Amtrak's Amulets have them as well. Dont know who would have those trucks other than Walthers who had the Bombardier Coaches in NJT and maybe others. Sorry I cant be of more help.
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