Lionel 2474110 HO Scale G38B Penn Central 500479 Era_1960’s-1970’s+ Sealed Metal-Gear Transmission and Diffs

Sealed Metal-Gear Transmission and Diffs

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Prototypically correct 33” and 38” solid nickel silver wheels with RP25 contours operate on all popular brands of track

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Lionel 2474110 HO Scale G38B Penn Central 500479 Era_1960’s-1970’s+ Sealed Metal-Gear Transmission and DiffsLionel 2474110 HO Scale G38B Penn Central 500479 Initially cars were equipped with older trucks traded in from aging H21A hoppers. Beginning as early as 1963, the Pennsylvania began replacing the aging hand me down trucks with newer 77 ton varieties. Cars were reclassified G38B with the change. Since the cars were seldom interchanged, most stayed with friction bearings to the end and PC and Conrail trains wore a mix of colors and lettering designs.