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C W Burfle posted:

What is the dime trick?

 

CW,

Most guys have found out that a standard US (or Canadian) dime's diameter works for the back spacing of wheel sets on Flyer rolling stock.  You measure from the back surface of the wheels.  I also usually add a couple thousandths to make the dime fit with a bit more space.  I've done that for years and it works great.  Almost every piece of contemporary Flyonel rolling stock needs re-gauging in this manner.  BTW, I also use snap ring pliers for spreading the wheels on rolling stock.  But I've never had to worry about the Gilbert ones creeping back out of gauge.

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