Grab irons

904 views

2 replies

Anonymous

Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts

Grab irons

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 2, 2005 7:57 AM

I have a set of PRR reefers from Walthers. How far out from the car body should the grab irons be?

Reply
Edit

dehusman

Member since
September 2003
From: Omaha, NE
10,621 posts

Posted by dehusman on Friday, December 2, 2005 8:28 AM

2 scale inches minimum, about 4" nominal. Slip a .030 to 060 piece of plastic under them to get the right offset. About 1/32 of an inch would be about right.

Dave H.

Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com

Anonymous

Member since
April 2003
305,205 posts

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 2, 2005 4:12 PM

Thanks. 1/32 looks good. All that needs to be done is to drill a million more holes.

Reply
Edit

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!

Subscriber & Member Login

Grab irons

Subscriber & Member Login

Users Online

Search the Community