axle spacing and driver diameter
¿ªÔÆÌåÓýHi there - I joined this list a little while ago and
find myself inspired by the discussions on the list.?
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I'm a CPR modeller and looking for suitable drive
trains on which to build?a reasonable fleet.?
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As a result, I've been looking at the Feb. 1990 Model
Railroader article that documents the diameter and axle spacing of a number of
formerly available models, including Mantua, MDC/Roundhouse and
Bowser.??The article isn't complete in that it omits some models
within those?company's product lines?and skips some manufacturers
(like old Bachman, Rivarossi) altogether.? Since then,?other
manufacturers have come along with new products.??
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It is all very tempting and somewhat confusing.?
But bottom line, I'm wondering whether anyone has made corrections or attempted
to fill in any of the blanks since then.
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So far I have found one erroneous listing?or
change by the manufacturer:?
Turns out a bit of a disappointment for my CPR D9g
project.??I was hoping to find a model with a driver axle spacing of
6' 10" between axles 1?and 2, and spacing of 8' between axle 2 and 3.?
I figure if the axle spacing is OK, I can switch the the appropriate diameter
drivers and make any other adjustments (pilot truck in particular).
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Anyhow, was just wondering if others have collected
this sort of information for other models and whether it is available on line
etc. . . .??
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Rob
Kirkham??? |
Robert kirkham