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Just wanted to inform potential buyers that the new MTH Premier NYC Empire State Express 5 car set ( 20-65275 )  has black trucks and not the silver ones as illustrated in their 2016v1 catalog. I was really bummed when I opened the box up.

I purchased these from a top notch forum sponsor who will offer a refund or store credit. I'm undecided as to return them or paint the trucks, as the side frames are easy to remove.  I am however highly disappointed with MTH as to their catalog illustrations.

I mean REALLY MTH!!!! 

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c.sam posted:

What's prototypical for these?  Seems I remember several stainless NYC sets years ago that all had black trucks...

Sam, when these were built they did have silver trucks. Today the remaining cars have black trucks but I would assume as long as a steam engine was pulling them the trucks were silver. Repainting trucks is not the hardest job but not trivial either if you want to keep the wheels and axles black.

Pete

I was not suprised when mine showed up with black trucks. Anyway i got some silver paint and dry brushed them this way the wheels stay clean and you can lightly do the springs. Another plus is you can build up the amount of silver on the trucks . I prefer a worn look to bright and shiney. This was very easy and dont overlook the brake shoes and their hangers. The peacefull time spent doing what Mike should have done in the first place will be good therapy ! conrail john

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