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Re: Idea for new train wheel
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lugnet.parts.custom
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Fri, 30 Jul 2004 18:24:20 GMT
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Sorry for replying to my own post but I just thought of something that some
of these wheels may need to incorporate. I bet there needs to be some sort
of rubber traction "tire" on non-conducting wheels. I would hate to see all
this get mocked up and then a 2 lb. train not be able to move because of
slippage.
Rob
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 | | Re: Idea for new train wheel
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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)
| | | Re: Idea for new train wheel
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| (...) Using a BBB wheel would be the best starting point. I know that many of the train builders in Europe use the old spoked wheel, with a custom metal flanged tire added. I'd recomend turning a standard BBB to remove the flang and a git of the (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.parts.custom, lugnet.trains)
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| | Idea for new train wheel
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| I've been wondering if some estudious person with a milling machine could make some train wheels in the style of the BBB wheels from metal. That way we might could pick up power from the Lego track and apply power to a technic motor. Discuss! Rob H (20 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.parts.custom)
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