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Re: Idea for new train wheel
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lugnet.parts.custom
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Date:
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Fri, 30 Jul 2004 21:37:40 GMT
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> In HO the presence/absence of tyres is sometimes considered a sign of low/hi
> quality. High quality models don't have them because they don't need them, they
> free roll enough that adhesion due to weight is sufficient. IIRC slippage is
> more likely with a light model (attached to a heavy train) than with a heavy
> model (attached to the same weight train)
Agree with the high quality = no need for traction tires, but there is more to
it than just weight. A high quality model has less need for traction tires
beceause it designed to keep its wheels on the railhead better, either by
springing or some form of beam compensation (see
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~phold/clag/41-0rev.html#section7 )
Both are methods I would like to have a play with in Lego, some time in the
future!
Tim
also see the rest of http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~phold/clag/41-0rev.html
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| (...) In HO the presence/absence of tyres is sometimes considered a sign of low/hi quality. High quality models don't have them because they don't need them, they free roll enough that adhesion due to weight is sufficient. IIRC slippage is more (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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