The trucks are comprised of a growing number of parts which has caused production to slow to a crawl but it is gratifying to see them begin to take shape. They also are gaining weight – roughly 65 lbs each and that’s without the brakes and gears!

Truck bolsters and springs:

Fireman’s side journals:

Engineer’s side journals:

Archbars:

Accurately bending the arch bars was quite the chore and after several attempts it began to resemble a shay truck!

Drive Shaft Bearings:

Work on the trucks continues…