 | | Re: Idea for new train wheel —Rob Hendrix
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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 (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.parts.custom)
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| | | | | Re: Idea for new train wheel —Larry Pieniazek
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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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| | | | | | | Re: Idea for new train wheel —Tim David
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| | | | | | (...) 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 (...) (20 years ago, 30-Jul-04, to lugnet.parts.custom)
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| | | | | Re: Idea for new train wheel —Mathew Clayson
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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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