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trainforfun

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Re: Micro Trains passenger wheels
« Reply #15 on: May 09, 2023, 06:49:36 AM »
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Agreed, sounds as if the trucks were mounted backwards.
Yes these trucks have an offset bolster but you can't install them backward , they just would not fit between the stairs and underside details
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Louis



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Re: Micro Trains passenger wheels
« Reply #16 on: May 09, 2023, 07:44:56 AM »
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A few photos might help resolve the problem.

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Re: Micro Trains passenger wheels
« Reply #17 on: May 09, 2023, 09:48:54 AM »
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Will try the truck alone to see .
The wheels I bought are 36" x 0.540" by ESM # 920200
I am waiting for the FVM , will see

They were not rolling bad but I wanted metal wheels for maybe future lights and also to add weight to the bottom of the car , all these cars have body mounted couplers .
I checked the gauge they are ok .
I have to inspect if they rub to the underside of the car but they are supposed to be the same size .
I have close to 20 MTL heavyweights using ESM 36" wheels. Zero problems of any kind. Really do not think it is the ESM wheels.

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Re: Micro Trains passenger wheels
« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2023, 10:56:32 AM »
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I have close to 20 MTL heavyweights using ESM 36" wheels. Zero problems of any kind. Really do not think it is the ESM wheels.
Ok thanks
As I said a truck by itself is running very well , free rolling , I will investigate more to see if it's touching somewhere under the car
Thanks ,
Louis



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Re: Micro Trains passenger wheels
« Reply #19 on: June 08, 2023, 12:32:37 PM »
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Will try the truck alone to see .
The wheels I bought are 36" x 0.540" by ESM # 920200
I am waiting for the FVM , will see

They were not rolling bad but I wanted metal wheels for maybe future lights and also to add weight to the bottom of the car , all these cars have body mounted couplers .
I checked the gauge they are ok .
I have to inspect if they rub to the underside of the car but they are supposed to be the same size .

Received and installed the FVM ( Scale Trains ) ones , no problem at all , the shaft loooks a little bit shorter , they roll better , no derailment anywhere .
The ones I have are FVM 3610 with 0.540" axle

Very happy with them
Thanks ,
Louis