Pre-war Lionel thin rim wheels. | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Harry HenningOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBERFORUM SPONSOR

I have the wheel molds to make the castings for the Lionel pre-war thin rim wheels as used on the Lionel 264 , 265, etc. The problem I have is getting the thin rims produced for a reasonable price. I had one individual ready to make, but he committed suicide about a year ago. I have since found the original mfg. . .who made them for Bowser Mfg. As of last week the quote was $1.89 a rim, ( 5,000 pcs. min. ) order, x 4, plus castings , wheel blackening, and nickel plating of the rims.

If you know of anybody w/ a small machine shop looking to make a "LITTLE" money on a smaller quantity, please send them my way. All of my parts are made in the U.S.A., I hope to keep it that way. Harry cool

12/13/237:56 PM

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PRR8976OGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Harry,

Thanks for your continued efforts to make replacement parts and for making them here in the USA. All of us with old trains appreciate it. thumb

Tom

12/14/231:24 AM

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