On Fri, Dec 27, 2024 at 7:52?AM Hans von Draminski via <hvdjournal=[email protected]> wrote:
Addendum: The original pseudo scale wheels have axles that measure 1.28 mm. The new Hirail wheels have about 1.21 to 1.23 with corresponding bearings. To roll freely, the inner diameter of the bearings, 2nd and 3rd run, has to be a tiny bit bigger. I'd preferred a drill with a 1.4 diameter but couldn't find it in our local hardware shop. But the slightly bigger one did the job good enough. As important as widening the bearings is widening the truck itself. Has someone tried SMM's roller bearing trucks? Regarding their HP those have fine details and a stunning look. But I've never seen them in person. Changing the complete truck seems to be the fastest solution to get away from the "high water" appearance. But to do those well made Lionel cars right the trucks should be of adequate quality. Still sad they didn't continue this line...
