200 series Truck Repair - any tips???

GeoPegOGR Forum Member

I keep buying 200 series diesels, primarily because they are inexpensive and I love 'em! But there's a reason they are inexpensive, they're cheaply made. Imagine using the edge of a piece of sheet metal as a bearing surface for the wheel axles! On nearly every one I purchased in the last couple of years, the axle has worn into that "bearing" surface enough to where the wheel flanges are hitting the frame, like the one in the pics below.

Has anyone devised a quick and dirty method for repairing the worn area on the edge of the sheet metal on these cheaply made trucks? I'm ready to just let it be and use the Dremel to grind more metal off the truck frame where the wheel flanges are hitting! Not the best solution, but it will sure cut down on the rolling drag!

The ubiquitous 200 series truck

The axle wear is obvious

Thanks!

George

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