Sarah posted:Dear community,
I'm coming up with a general question about side rod wear of in O-scale. How likely is it that side rods become loose over a long period of time?
It has happened, but not all that common, in my experience and opinion.
Yes, I know, the're meant to be lubricated but all the tractive energy is distributed via the side rods.
No different that the real steam locomotives, i.e. all the horse power is transmitted through the rods. Lubrication is the key in preventing EXCESSIVE wear. I thus a thicker grease on all the crankpins and rod bearings so that the grease is not thrown off during operation.
How about gearing the axles together at frame level?
Why bother? As previously pointed out, "If it ain't broke, don't f with it!"
Anybody done that?
Maybe buy I personally have never heard of that being done on a scale model of a steam locomotive, electric motor drive nor live steam.
Is that a stupid idea?
In my opinion,,,,,,YES!
Sarah
