USA Trains metal wheels

[Benjamin Maggi]

First, this is NOT a discussion to debate plastic vs. metal wheels, or which brands are better. I have used Bachmann's large metal wheels and I like them, but I thought I would try some of the USA Trains wheels.

Can someone tell me the size of their wheels? I am guessing they would be equivelant to the Bachmann "small" wheels, which measure 24.5mm (the Bachmann "large" wheels are 31.0mm). I think the smaller size may be better for the scratchbuilding project I am working on, but I want know what their actual size is. I am assuming dimensions are wheel diameter on the tread, not the total diameter of the flange. 

Thanks.

 

[enginear]

On a quick measure I believe the usa cars have about a 27 mm wheel? or approx 1 1/8  to 1 3/16 inch for a 33" A gauge (1/29) truck. I got two different mm on two diff cars? I think this is close to the bachmann "small" also. You may want to look at nwsl or gary raymond page for ideas and scales.

http://www.nwsl.com/

http://home.earthlink.net/~glraymond/wheels.html

Just at least so you can compare scales for your project. Some of the bachmann confuses me on what scale they are. Joe P.  (Tread sizes)

[Benjamin Maggi]

Thanks for the quick reply. I plan to use them to build some 1:22.5 British style narrowgauge rolling stock coaches. I know.... 1:19 is more proper, but I want my cars to match the proportions of LGB equipment. So, my cars are British narrow gauge cars riding on rails that are gauged one meter apart instead of the usual 2' or 3,'  per the prototypes.

That is why the actual scale doesn't matter. I am freelancing stuff, and actual size (or close estimations) is fine.