Walthers Trucks and metal wheels ?

[Pennsy58]

I have a few walthers cars that I've tried to place metal wheel sets on. Both the P2K and Kadee wheels have been a tad to tight. They do not roll very well. Should I give up and replace with Athearn trucks, which work great with P2K wheels, or will one of those reamers I've seen do the trick? Anyone had expirience with this problem?[:(!]

[Anonymous]

On my Walthers cars, Intermountain wheels seem to do the trick. I find it kinda ridiculous a pay $10-12 for a frieght car and still have to replace wheels and couplers...

[Anonymous]

Penn:

First get a track and wheel gauge and one of the reeming tools you mention. I'd try that solution before replacing trucks. If it doesn't work for you at the least you will have two tools you need in any event. If you do replace trucks I suggest you use Kadee trucks and NWSL wheels.

[AggroJones]

Get a bearing reaming tool. I did that to all my Walther trucks and the improvement is incredible. I used the Micromark wheel turner.

[dharmon]

I run more Intermountain than Kadee. They seem to roll better in both Walthers and Athearn frames, and so far I have not had to ream out any sideframes. The Kadees did require a little though. Don't over do it, or you'll be replacing the whole truck.