My Athearn U30B wheels have serous corroson problems and are rusting badly. I was woundering what I should use to replace them. Also I do not wish to repower the unit. The stock Athearn motor/drivetrain/trucks have been extensively modifyed and runs great. (katoish other than the wheels) ------------------ Theres no such thing as having to many coal hoppers or GP40-2 when you model Chessie System LONG LIVE THE KITTEN!!! LONG LIVE BIG BLUE!!!
Are these the stock wheels? What about NWSL replacements? I heard somewhere they don't pull as much, but i haven't seen that personally...
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tunnel88: What about NWSL replacements? I heard somewhere they don't pull as much, but i haven't seen that personally...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> i have replaced several locos with NWSL and unless you run really long trains the loss of traction is not really noticable, if you do find your losing 2 much just add another loco.... ------------------ Matthew wheres all the C636's???? stickymonk.com Matts Photo gallery
Athearn wheels really get that goop on em though... The NWSL don't do that. As soon as i get some P:87 wheelsets for some locomotives i'll try to get some pics up of them with DW bearing caps mounted to the axle to actually spin in use... Really nifty!
Okay NWSL. thats what I thought. Are there any particular size I should look for. ------------------ Theres no such thing as having to many coal hoppers or GP40-2 when you model Chessie System LONG LIVE THE KITTEN!!! LONG LIVE BIG BLUE!!!
NWSL-expensive, but look good. I have seen them, and used them, and basically have the same comments as the MONK to make. Stay Good! Bob (Dane N. ) ------------------ BC Rail King TAMR2860@Canada.com for TAMR info. BCRailKing@Canada.com
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Chessie_SD50_8563: Okay NWSL. thats what I thought. Are there any particular size I should look for. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> i believe you want 40 inch for a U30B ------------------ Matthew wheres all the C636's???? stickymonk.com Matts Photo gallery
