What type of bogie is this and is it available in N scale ?

[wintimtim]

For a custom job I am working on, model BFA-32M, built in Japan by Hitachi-Mitsubishi, I need to know what type of bogie this is and if it is available from one of the Japanese manufacturers in N scale ? Thank you, Tim

 

Edited August 26, 2015 by wintimtim

[Kb4iuj]

What do you guys think a DT21 ? Or maybe a TR62.

Edited August 26, 2015 by Kb4iuj

[miyakoji]

Is this on the Japanese-built Bolivian diesels?  I think it's custom for those locos.

[Nick_Burman]

Is this on the Japanese-built Bolivian diesels?  I think it's custom for those locos.

 

I agree - like so much Japanese export rolling stock, this is a one-off. I have looked in my modelling catalogs and haven't found a single similar design under any domestic Japanese locomotive. The best alternative would be to use the bogies off a EF81 or EF 64.

 

Cheers NB

[cteno4]

Or commission Toni to 3d print you new bogie frames!

 

Jeff

[wintimtim]

The best alternative would be to use the bogies off a EF81 or EF 64.

 

Cheers NB

 

I checked these, they are too big (wheel space). yeah scratch building or 3D printing seems to be the way to go. Thank you, Tim  

[wintimtim]

Is this on the Japanese-built Bolivian diesels?  I think it's custom for those locos.

 

Yes. Thank you, Tim

[Kb4iuj]

Why not write the Bolivia railway and ask them directly. You might add $3 U.S. Dollars for return postage.

Edited August 27, 2015 by Kb4iuj

[wintimtim]

Why not write the Bolivia railway and ask them directly. You might add $3 U.S. Dollars for return postage.

 

I already tried several times on their FB page and via email and did not get a single answer. I could try the old fashion way and send them a letter, good idea. Thank you, Tim 

[cteno4]

Tim,

 

might check with the consulate in DC to see if they might know a direct contact. sometimes consulate staff like doing these sorts of things, other times they could care less, but worth a shot.

 

jeff

[Kabutoni]

If you want to go the easy way, I'd say just use the EF81 bogies, as they look similar, apart from the frame, which is straight. It's a strange and rare bent frame in this example, of which are no prototypes IIRC on Japanese railways (except maybe Enoden).

[bikkuri bahn]

Nah, bent frames are quite common, especially on older emu designs.  Take a look at Odakyu and Seibu bogies.  The coil spring secondary suspension is not in vogue anymore though.

[wintimtim]

If you want to go the easy way, I'd say just use the EF81 bogies, as they look similar, apart from the frame, which is straight. It's a strange and rare bent frame in this example, of which are no prototypes IIRC on Japanese railways (except maybe Enoden).

 

Yes I have to buy a whole EF81 as well it seems to get numbers to fill the holes on the EF81 body shells I was able to buy on ebay. Then I will have a closer look at the EF81 bogies. They look bigger than the ones on the DF50 but I will sort something out. That will be a challenge to stretch the DF50 chassis to get the right length (that chassis looks very much the same as the one used in the EMD F40PH. I will also have a closer look at the Odakyu and Seibu bogies. Thank you all for your help, very appreciated, Tim

[Kabutoni]

Nah, bent frames are quite common, especially on older emu designs. Take a look at Odakyu and Seibu bogies. The coil spring secondary suspension is not in vogue anymore though.

Ah! I completely forgot about the FS-types. Thanks for that. Because of all that DMU rumble in my mind, I keep on concentrating on T-types...