I’m one of those that converts everything to Kadee’s. I’m in 3RS. I don’t own a lot of Lionel cars. I have always cut up those nice trucks to get rid of the claw coupler. A bit of work but the thought of it never stopped me from making a purchase. The new trucks have an easy to remove coupler and are the best rolling trucks I’ve ever seen. One of the reasons we were told was the easy conversion to Kadee’s and to 2 rail if desired. I did buy a few of the new milk cars. The trucks look like more of a cost savings than anything. They just look cheap compared to the older versions.
Most that convert to Kadee’s or 2 rail are use to doing some work. As long as the mounts are present. You just get use to dealing with the trucks or switching out wheelsets. I wonder how many 2 railers bother buying the Lionel wheel conversion kit at about $20.00. The trucks easily come apart and most have a supply of Intermountain wheelsets to put in them. The new Lionel cars are 80 to $100.00. Add $25.00 onto that for their wheels and Kadee’s. Unless it’s a special car. You wonder how many 2 railers are going this route when Atlas already makes a take it out the box 2 rail version.
