Insulated/Uninsulated

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Insulated/Uninsulated

Post by FWLR » Thu Aug 24, 2017 6:21 pm

What does the term insulted mean on loco wheels, why would I need insulted please? :thumbright: :thumbleft:
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Re: Insulated/Uninsulated

Post by philipy » Thu Aug 24, 2017 7:05 pm

Insulated wheels have an electrically insulating sleeve between the metal axle and metal wheel. You only need them if you are planning to run on a track powered line.
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Re: Insulated/Uninsulated

Post by FWLR » Fri Sep 29, 2017 5:10 am

Thanks Phillip. :thumbup: :thumbup:
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