I took in a 3243 passenger set for repair today and the wheels on the engine leading and trailing trucks are degrading. Where can I find replacement wheels?
Thanks;
Rolland
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I’m not sure if they have any Ives wheels/trucks, but give Henning’s a call.
RLaHaie posted:I took in a 3243 passenger set for repair today and the wheels on the engine leading and trailing trucks are degrading. Where can I find replacement wheels?
Thanks;
Rolland
What type of wheels? There were several variations.
The leading and trailing truck wheels are die cast with no tires. They have 10 spokes with a small counter weight. The centers are painted red and they roll freely on their axles. I have attached pictures of the front and back of the wheels. The roughness around the flange is hard to see but is clearly felt.
Rolland
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Are they zinc ?? What diameter? Have you considered dressing them with a file ?
Those wheels are going to be real tough to find. Actually they don't look too bad from the pictures. However, the axles are in some serious need of lubrication.
