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In lugnet.trains, Klaas H. Meijaard writes:
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> Don't bend it wider, the wheels are 'forced' into the curve, that's
> right, and necessary.
> If not (e.g. if you bend it wider) the opposite wheel hits the 'point'
> at the opposite gap = heavy derailing!
> Live with it, or place the wheels from a 16-stud car both 1 stud towards
> each other.
Actually I wasn't going to make the whole gap wider, just opening wider and
more gradual. That does bring a thought to mind. I could make some sort of
insert that fit over the tab and guided the wheels in a little better.
Maybe made out of thin metal. No modification to the points necessary. Hmmm...
Thanks,
Steve
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| I've tried your suggestions in the past... :-( DON'T do it... Scroll down... (...) You'll certainly ruin 1 or more integrated wires. Fixing these is a hell of a job. Better solution: lower te radius of the wheels 0,3-0,5 mm. With an electr. drilling (...) (24 years ago, 14-Oct-02, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.org.us.indylug)
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