K-Line Quandary: GP38-2 Wheel & Axle Sets

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I have finally acquired one of my long sought after locomotives, a MILW GP38-2, my first K-Line diesel-electric locomotive. I am one of those who detest "traction tires" to the point that I would like to replace the wheel & axle sets with the solid wheel variety and, since I've thrown in with the "3RS" crowd, would prefer to use MTH "Scale Wheels" if they are interchangeable with the K-Line originals.

Therein lies the question: Are there any solid wheel & axle sets, Hi-Rail or Scale Wheel, available from any manufacturer that will fit the K-Line trucks, castings and gear size? I would like to know as much as I can about the wheel & axle sets as possible BEFORE I commence surgery on the unit.

MTH could solve the problem by simply issuing Premier, Milwaukee Road-specific GP38-2s using their existing tooling with a 1,500 gallon SW fuel tank. Who wouldn't want one of these light-stepping little guys for their light rail branch lines?

Until then, please help...

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