BetaNuSigmaPhi posted:Hi again,
I made some progress with my 1/64 activities (mainly analog operation, scale wheels and scale couplers), which I will describe later in detail.
Because I scratch-build also rolling stock equipped with hi-rail wheels and classic couplers, now my questions to the AF experts:
I tested hi-rail wheels on S-Helper tracks / MTH S-Trax but didn't roll well. Probably wheel flanges and rail profile don't match. Is the same problem with hi-rail wheels on Lionel AF FasTrack?
Is it better to use hi-rail wheels on Gargraves tubular track?
Hi-rail (or scale) wheels should roll nicely, both from American Models and S Helper Service (now Mike's Train House). If they don't, check to see that the axles are seated correctly in the side frames of the trucks. Sometimes they can be dislodged in shipment. If you're referring to the Gilbert style trucks, they aren't as well rolling as the modern ones. But with a bit of lubrication, they can perform much better. The modern trucks are very free rolling and have tapered axle ends which fit into cone shaped recesses in the side frames. So if yours aren't check the axle's position in the side frames. They DO NOT require lubrication since the frames are of a nylon type material.
