Wagner Car Company Truck Book No. 2

The full title of the next Wagner truck book is O Gauge Trolley Trucks, Truck Book No. 2. 
I guess the first 2 booklets with the yellow cover were Truck Book No. 1 and 1a.

This is the first more professionally prepared booklet. From what I know, any model shown which was not available from Ken Kidder, Walthers, or other vendor were scratchbuilt by Rich Wagner. Rich was a professional model builder in his own right.

The booklet itself was not dated. The date on one of the additional sheets included with the booklet is 10/1/59.  Another additional sheets is dated 7/20/61.

Photos of many prototype cars and locomotives are included. As an aside Pittman open frame motors are used in all the power trucks. The balance of this paragraph is strictly my opinion. I prefer open frame motors over can motors. Open frame motors seem to have more torque than can motors. A single open frame powered power truck can pull 1 or 2 trailers depending upon how much each trailer weighs. Can motors are able to pull only the powered model.

When looking at the prices in the catalogue, think back in time to how much you or your parents were being paid to put the prices in perspective.

The description of each sideframe along with it's use and examples of electric railways which used the sideframe is the format used in this and subsequent catalogues. This is the information the EPTC member who approached me regarding reprinting old Wagner truck catalogues wanted. The additional pages lists parts and additional info on trucks.

The 8-wheel drives described on page 14 is the same basic design as an All-Nation or Central Locomotive Works diesel drive but for a steeple cab! This is a substantial power drive to have in an electric locomotive.

Cheers,

Ed