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A slightly better solution may be to find similar stock in the
pre-lubricated bronze used for bushings. I don't know the true name of
the stuff, but if tubing of the right size could be found, you wouldn't
need to worry about grease or oil.
Reinhard "Ben" Beneke wrote:
> > In lugnet.trains, Peter Edwards wrote:
> > The extra circumference of the brass keeps the axle from seating too low, so it
> > will not rub on the frame.
> > http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/pe668/Crazy/z-100_1440.jpg
>
> But I have one comment to make: this solution is causing friction between brass
> tube and metal axle, while the original solution is "rubbing" only on the very
> tip of the metal axle. The higher the diameter of the friction zone, the higher
> the torque to overcome.
>
> For light weight waggons this solution will end up in a (somewhat) higher
> running resistance (maybe not to mention if you put a miligramm of grease in
> between).
>
> For heavier waggons this would be a perfect and reliable solution! Excellent
> idea and thanks for sharing it!
--
Tom Stangl
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