rolling stock car truck repair

[nachoman]

Seems I had a couple of trucks once with the same problem. I think I just got new trucks. Other than that - the options are to either find an axle that is slightly longer, or shorten the bolster. You mentioned these were metal sideframe trucks? I am assuming you need to remove the sideframes from the bolsters in order to get the wheelsets out. Depending on the design, you may be able to remove the sideframes, file a little from each end of the bolster, and re-assemble. You may be able to repair the broken sideframe with JB weld.