Wondering if anyone has ever removed flanges from wheels on steam engines? I have an engine that has flanges on all its drivers, as a result, it will not made the curve on my inside loop. Removing the flange of the center driver would allow me to move it to the inside loop. I know that other engines without flanges on the center drivers, work well and yes I know it may not look prototypical, remember these are TOYS.
Would like to hear the thoughts of others.
RAY
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Don't forget about the clearance between the engine cab and the tender when trying to negotiate a much tighter curve than what the model was originally designed for.
Sounds like you have a 2 rail engine (usually has flanges on all drivers). You might be better off to sell that engine and purchase another in 3 rail (center drivers come without flanges). Also, does that engine have a bell and whistle? What road name is it and who made it?
Rick
I have an Atlas 0-6-0, it is 3 RAIL. My inside yard has some 031 switches and a couple of 031 curves. It appears that with all 3 drivers having a flange, the engine can not quite make the turn without causing a derailment.
OH well!!!
Rick
According to Atlas its minimum curve is O-36.
Stuart
Go for it Ray. No one will ever notice.
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