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Re: Super Chief set not ready for prime-time
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lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct
Date: 
Sun, 12 Mar 2006 16:12:29 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Larry Pieniazek wrote:
In lugnet.trains, Peter Edwards wrote:
In lugnet.trains, Peter Edwards wrote:
The extra circumference of the brass keeps the axle from seating too low, so it
will not rub on the frame.

http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/pe668/Crazy/z-100_1440.jpg

Brilliant. How much would those cost to have run off in large quantities I
wonder? Way better solution than knifing away plastic if it works...

++Lar

Hi all!

This is in fact a nice idea!

But I have one comment to make: this solution is causing friction between brass
tube and metal axle, while the original solution is "rubbing" only on the very
tip of the metal axle. The higher the diameter of the friction zone, the higher
the torque to overcome.

For light weight waggons this solution will end up in a (somewhat) higher
running resistance (maybe not to mention if you put a miligramm of grease in
between).

For heavier waggons this would be a perfect and reliable solution! Excellent
idea and thanks for sharing it!

Leg Godt!

Ben



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  Re: Super Chief set not ready for prime-time
 
A slightly better solution may be to find similar stock in the pre-lubricated bronze used for bushings. I don't know the true name of the stuff, but if tubing of the right size could be found, you wouldn't need to worry about grease or oil. (...) (19 years ago, 15-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)

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  Re: Super Chief set not ready for prime-time
 
(...) wonder? Way better solution than knifing away plastic if it works... ++Lar (19 years ago, 12-Mar-06, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.lego.direct)  

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