ISO Williams FM trainmaster truck side frames need two sets left & right. Any and all info appreciated.
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Have you tried Bachmann Williams?
Contacted Henning's waiting for reply. Thanks
Also tried Bachmann Williams they don't have.
I'd look for an old Williams trainmaster on eBay to pull them off.
Since it's a Williams, you can use a postwar FM sideframe too. I believe one of the mounting holes will have to be modified [widened or elongated] but they are close.
I looked for these at past two yorks to no avail. I got a pair from a clib member who had junked a unit. The LIONEL could possibly fit with significant modifications they were +5.00 each. Frank vacek doesn't have them, he's always my first choice. Buying an FM to get the truck sides may be the only answer.
I have a Williams FM Trainmaster that I'd sell once I get moved, it got packed with all the other stuff.
Frank Vacek will have them. Frank used to work for Williams pre-Bachmann and is a great guy and terrific source for parts and repairs. 410-465-3782.
I wanted to post some of this stuff before I packed, but it's getting close, so into the big boxes they went.
I did not have the Williams truck sides, but do have NOS Lionel FM sides, # 2321-123 & #2321-124. $5.00 each, + shipping. I do not know what is required to make fit. Harry
Thanks for reply I found the Lionel ones and ordered from Lionel.
Did the Lionel parts work? I am looking for a set too.
I had problems with "Zinc Pest" in the side frames of one of my Williams diesel a couple of years ago.
Still had two (2) good ones on it - one left and one right - that hadn't collapsed, and used them as patterns to get a full set of new 3D printed ones made.
They worked a treat, and I ended up replacing all of the original side frames with the new 3D printed units.
Just had to spray paint them the right shade of blue - a Chessie System loco.
Maybe this could be an option if new replacement frames are not available.
Peter....Buco Australia
@Buco posted:I had problems with "Zinc Pest" in the side frames of one of my Williams diesel a couple of years ago.
Still had two (2) good ones on it - one left and one right - that hadn't collapsed, and used them as patterns to get a full set of new 3D printed ones made.
Since you had them printed, do you have access to the 3D design files?
Afternoon John:
I personally don't have the design files, but I will contact my 3D printer guy (Didier) and see if he still has them, and if he is willing to let me have them (or a copy), so that I can post them here on the forum.
Watch this space.
Peter (Buco Australia)
I'd picked up an engine that had some transplanted trucks, which we finally figured out were from a Williams Train Master. It was missing a couple of sideframes, so I made these (on the bottom):
The correct part # for the Bachman ones is 335-05-01E-02E, but they're currently listed as OOS...
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@Buco posted:Afternoon John:
I personally don't have the design files, but I will contact my 3D printer guy (Didier) and see if he still has them, and if he is willing to let me have them (or a copy), so that I can post them here on the forum.
Watch this space.
Peter (Buco Australia)
That would be great. Clearly, there seems to be a need.
Would a company like below make a 3D printer generated Williams Trainmaster truck side frame?
https://www.shapeways.com/mark...ce/miniatures/trains
Charlie