Category: News

  • Keisel Tender Truck Side Frames Coming Soon

    Keisel Tender Truck Side Frames Coming Soon

    Keisel tender truck side frame sample castings just arrived! Check out the core detail! These were primarily used under the Pennsy K4 tenders. They are iron castings with 9-5/8inch axle centers. Pricing and availability will be posted soon. If you have drawings for Keisel trucks and are willing to share, please contact me.

  • IHS-1001 Barrel Bushing now available!

    IHS-1001 Barrel Bushing now available!

    This is the bearing that is known as the Nuskey bearing (per Dave Sclavi) and will fit the ol’ Mercer trucks.  If your ol’ Mercer trucks have lost their roll, here are the replacement bearings.  Priced at $7.00ea.  This bronze bearing is usable on the new IHS Bettendorf trucks and A5 tender trucks if desired. …

  • Bettendorf Freight Truck castings are available again

    Bettendorf Freight Truck castings are available again

    Once you see these new castings, you will be as pleased as I am at the quality of the castings.  These will really augment that special car build!  Showing are the two available bearings, one is the Ball Bearing IHS-1002 and the other is the bronze Barrel Bushing (Nuskey) IHS-1001. These trucks can be built…

  • Updated Price Lists posted

    Updated Price Lists posted

    Updated price lists have been posted on the Ordering/Pricing page.  Please note that IHS is trying to hold prices in line but from casting run to casting run, USA foundry prices have gone up.  Going to China as a source is not an option that Iron Horse Supply is willing to take.  With free drawings included on…

  • For the A5a tender trucks, IHSC is pleased to announce that 33″ wheel castings, IHS-W33B are available for immediate shipment!

    For the A5a tender trucks, IHSC is pleased to announce that 33″ wheel castings, IHS-W33B are available for immediate shipment!

    These are of the better C40 cast iron for durability. The pattern was beefed up to give the builder options. These castings can be machined to: 1.6 scale = 4.400″ diameter or 1.5 scale = 4.125″ diameter with a maximum tyre width of 15/16″. Taking orders: IHS-W33B, Wheel 33″, $21.00 each. Shipping/handling/sales tax determined on…