Hi Eric
Thats a fine job your doing, they are not easy models to make ,keeping the scale right is quite challenging sometimes ,
the undercarage on your model is quite similar to the Conestoga I made a few years ago, the large back wheels on that are about 8 inches across.
the 2 parts protruding at the front of yours bolted on to the main pole.Click image for larger version. 

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Cheers
Graham