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[O-14] The Truth about Romfords

Frank Sharp
 

Mark,

I've already seen the post from John C, but my findings in terms of
running were slightly different. On 14mm track, carefully checked by
both gauges and then when I perceived a problem by vernier gauge was
that instead of running on the treads the wheels were actually running
on the root of the flange. I've taken a whisker off the boss at the back
and that seems to have solved the problem. We measure or set back to
back, but that isn't strictly what matters. I understand that we should
be looking at the distance from the joint of the flange and tread on the
face of one wheel to the back of the wheel on the other wheel. If you
think about it, the check rail is intended to keep the flange from
striking the crossing nose when the back of the opposite wheel is up
against the check rail.

Hope that makes sense

Frank

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Kendrick [mailto:trainbrain@...]
Sent: 05 December 2004 12:51
To: O-14@...
Subject: [O-14] The Truth about Romfords

G'day All,
I have heard it said that Romford 14mm gauge axles are actually 14.2mm
gauge for Sn3. According to John Clutterbug's recently posted standards
info
(in the files), there is an extra 0.1-0.2mm back to back on Romfords.
Does it make all that much difference? I haven't laid any points yet,
but
the track I have is laid to 14mm exactly (even around 6" radius curves)
and
the Romfords track fine around it (I come from N using proprietry track
so
am unaware of the intricacies of handlaid finescale track).
From what I can tell (left my calipers at work), its only the flange
thickness that is different from the RCL wheelsets. If it does make a
difference, would it be a good idea for us all to send our axles back to
Romford saying they aren't to the right gauge and asking for suitable
replacements?

Regards,
Mark K
Sydney Oz

Who spent an enjoyable weekend playing with 1:1 2' gauge trains





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