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Chessie_SD50_8563
July 14th, 2000, 05:37 AM
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)

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tunnel88
July 14th, 2000, 06:45 AM
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...
StickyMonk
July 14th, 2000, 11:13 AM
<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.... http://www.trainboard.com/smile.gif



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tunnel88
July 14th, 2000, 09:35 PM
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!
Chessie_SD50_8563
July 15th, 2000, 12:26 AM
Okay NWSL. thats what I thought. Are there any particular size I should look for.

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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!!!
BC Rail King
July 17th, 2000, 03:45 AM
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. http://www.trainboard.com/wink.gif )

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StickyMonk
July 17th, 2000, 01:35 PM
<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.

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i believe you want 40 inch for a U30B



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Matthew
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