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.