Has anybody tried out American Models Hi Rail wheel sets for brass cars? I just bought a nice brass PRR open hopper with scale wheels. I also bought a couple of AM brass wheel replacements as an experiment. I'm interested in anybody's experience.
Thanks,
David
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I have not done any brass but have changed many Flyer wheel sets for the S Helper highrail wheels. Some of these came ready to roll as exchange sets from S Helper, others I had to mount on Flyer axles. I am quite satisfied with results of both options. These roll with less resistance than original Flyer wheels.
Ray
The main issue with swapping wheels on brass freight cars is the axle ends may not have the same conical profile surface in the sideframe for AM wheels to fit and roll easily. Some brass car wheesets have a bearing end that looks more like a pin than a cone.
Best bet is to change the trucks entirely.
Rusty
Got it.
thanks
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