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Axle diameter for a 16mm tram loco on 45mm track.

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:10 am
by Dick
Due to a non paying buyer, I have decided to use the whitemetal parts from an I P engineering kit and make a similar model

It will be 16mm scale running on 45mm track.

So first attempt at a scratch build and would appreciate some advice on what diameter axles ?

I have turned up the four wheels and now need to bore them, hence the question.

Thank you

dick

Re: Axle diameter for a 16mm tram loco on 45mm track.

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:18 am
by -steves-
Depending on the size, generally 3mm or 1/8th, if you have either size axle the choice is yours :thumbleft: Some including me go for 4mm or 5/32 on loco's so thats another option. :thumbup:

Re: Axle diameter for a 16mm tram loco on 45mm track.

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:26 am
by -steves-
i fixed the typos now, lol :lol:

Re: Axle diameter for a 16mm tram loco on 45mm track.

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:32 am
by Dick
Many thanks for prompt reply

I have 3mm and 4mm silver steel in stock so will go with 4.

dick

Re: Axle diameter for a 16mm tram loco on 45mm track.

Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:35 am
by -steves-
Dick wrote: Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:32 am Many thanks for prompt reply

I have 3mm and 4mm silver steel in stock so will go with 4.

dick
Good choice :thumbleft: