Help! Repair/replace bent axles on pre and post war locos

True them back up, ….pop off the wheel, slide out the axle, stick the axle in a drill, and keep bending & tweaking till it spins true again,…..it’s totally doable, …..some trucks all you need to do is slightly spread them, and the wheel set will fall out…

Pat

@harmonyards posted:

…..some trucks all you need to do is slightly spread them, and the wheel set will fall out…

Pat

In my case USPS did it for me! 😄

I have also had good luck straightening axles by placing them vertically in a vise and closing the jaws tight to take the "bend" out. Loosen a little and turn the axle a little and close again. Repeat as needed until the axle is straight and test in the drill.

Ok I will give it a go using a vise or a drill.  I might try the vise first.  Appreciate the help, gents!

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