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ewsshunter
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August 2005
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wheelsize
Posted by
ewsshunter
on Saturday, March 11, 2006 7:06 AM
Hello, could anyone tell me the correct size of wheelsets for a BN 72' centrebeam.... And is there a website that might list all the wheel size's for all the cars, thanks Ian.
Daft switcher from across the pond.........
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bogp40
Member since
July 2004
From: Weymouth, Ma.
5,199 posts
Posted by
bogp40
on Saturday, March 11, 2006 9:48 PM
Almost all newer prototype equipment use 36" as does the centerbeam. Not all makes will take the 36s though w/o either modifying some underframe or shimming the trucks to gain wheel/ floor clearance. The roundhouse bulkhead flat for one. So far Walther's, Athearn RTR, IM and the older Mckean pain in the a... take the 36s with no problem. Always check the coupler heights after wheelset changes.
Bob K.
Modeling B&O- Chessie
Bob K. www.ssmrc.org
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RyanLaP
Member since
February 2006
126 posts
Posted by
RyanLaP
on Sunday, March 12, 2006 2:50 AM
Look on discount train websites then you can find the right size for your engine of car.
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ewsshunter
Member since
August 2005
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Posted by
ewsshunter
on Sunday, March 12, 2006 3:58 AM
Thanks a lot for that lads, Much appreciated , Ian
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