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Re: 4-6-2 Wheel Formations using BBB wheels
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Fri, 9 Apr 2004 08:34:31 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Teunis Davey wrote:
> In lugnet.trains, Geoff Snell wrote:
> > There's been a discussion going on under the '8-wide Hogwarts Express' thread
> > concerning wheel formations and drive/push rods using BBB driver wheels.
> > 
> > I'd like to take the liberty of opening this up and starting a new thread
> > requesting all you fantastic train builders out there to share your experiences
> > of building a 4-6-2 chassis with linked BBB driver wheels that will still
> > negotiate the sharp curves in Lego track formations.
> > 
> > All suggestions will be appreciated.  Pictures would be fantastic!
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Geoff


Hello All,
I have just put some pictures of my 4 6 2 chassie ,that uses 6 BBB drive wheels
,on Brickshelf.
This is my first time putting pictures on Brickshelf,and the picture are a bit big   2288 * 1712 res.  I will learn how to make them smaller soon.

Hope this helps !
Here they are :-
http://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=78519

Thanks Teunis M>ltc



> Hello All,
> 
> I used flex rods in my design ,mainly for looks.
> They don't really flex in my design.
> 
> My train is a 4 6 2.
> 
> Is this the part #3747, which you are talking about?I used a 3 long technic axel
> with stud on one end.This is on the middle drive wheel,that moves sideways.It
> has not been deflanged.The push rods connecting to the connecting rod also moves
> sideways.On the other drive wheels , I use a technic half pin and round 1*1
> plate
> 
> It works 99% of the time. The only fault is that the connecting rods come off
> some times at fast speeds. I've got a few ideas on how to fix it, but just
> havn't done it yet.I was only taking it slow in the corners at BrickFest PDX,
> Because I did not want it smashing all over the ground.
> 
> Some silicon grease on the moving joints ,should really help.
> But don't get it on the wheel rim.
> I havn't tried this.
> But I have used it in some Lego gear boxes.
> 
> It's very hard to explain without detailed pictures.
> I hope to get some more pictures up soon.
> Showing in close detail , what parts I used.
> Including a few Pictures of it pulled apart.
> Trying to show some instruction on how I built it.
> 
> Thanks, Teunis M>ltc



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  Re: 4-6-2 Wheel Formations using BBB wheels
 
(...) Hello All, I used flex rods in my design ,mainly for looks. They don't really flex in my design. My train is a 4 6 2. Is this the part #3747, which you are talking about?I used a 3 long technic axel with stud on one end.This is on the middle (...) (23 years ago, 25-Mar-04, to lugnet.trains)

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