Andrew P Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) Hi Guys and Gals, does anyone know of a suppier of replacement wheels for the original Lima O Gauge 33 Bogies? I've tried Slaters and PR Models to no avail. I don't want to go down the road of replacement Bogies etc, as it's just a cheapie project. Cheers. Edited July 24, 2018 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted July 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2018 What's your issue with the standard ones Andy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 What's your issue with the standard ones Andy? Flanges seem to be touching the Chairs Ian, and lifting through the Peco Points a bit as well. I have wheel drop reducers in the Point V which may be exaggerating the situation as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted July 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2018 Ah right, peco track of course. That expains why I don;t have problems with my handbuilt track if it's just the flanges could the wheels not be removed and the flanges turned down? - I'll have a look at mine tonight .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Hi Andy, Roxey Moulding do a 3ft 7" wheel insulated one side, may be of interest http://www.roxeymouldings.co.uk/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Isambarduk Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Hi Andy, Roxey Moulding do a 3ft 7" wheel insulated one side, may be of interest http://www.roxeymouldings.co.uk/ Failing that, if you post the offending wheels to me, Andy, I'll introduce them to my lathe! One thing though, I'll have to pretend that I don't know that they are wheels from a mainline diesel ;-) David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted July 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2018 I would have no such qualms LOL 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 Hi Andy, Roxey Moulding do a 3ft 7" wheel insulated one side, may be of interest http://www.roxeymouldings.co.uk/ Thanks Mike, phone call made, and no strait drop in, so may be a faf, but really appreciate your input. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) Failing that, if you post the offending wheels to me, Andy, I'll introduce them to my lathe! One thing though, I'll have to pretend that I don't know that they are wheels from a mainline diesel ;-) David Cheers David, I'll see what Ian / Redgates comes up with tonight, and if no joy, I will take you up on your kind offer. BTW, Very interesting Website David. Thanks. Edited July 24, 2018 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Cheers David, I'll see what Ian / Redgates comes up with tonight, and if no joy, I will take you up on your kind offer. BTW, Very interesting Website David. Thanks. As an addition to what has been suggested before, Peartree Engineering do diesel wheels, but if the Roxey ones are a faf, then you're better off having them turned down a bit. Davids website is a great read, he's done some lovely work on his San Cheng brass locomotives to give them a lift. Jinty 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 One of our Club members who builds 5 inch Gauge live Steam has offered to have a look at the wheels for me as he has a couple of lathes. I have PM'd David / isambarduk, to thank him for his kind offer as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted July 24, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 24, 2018 Flanges seem to be touching the Chairs Ian, and lifting through the Peco Points a bit as well. I have wheel drop reducers in the Point V which may be exaggerating the situation as well. Hi Andy The flanges are catching the chairs on the track. Solution, change the track It is alright I am already going back under the stone I came from Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted July 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2018 OK, stripped mine down this evening, problem is wheels are very tight on the axles. Without a specific puller chances are the plastic chassis is at risk praising them off. If you want to have a go Andy I'll spin them down to Slaters sort of size Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 OK, stripped mine down this evening, problem is wheels are very tight on the axles. Without a specific puller chances are the plastic chassis is at risk praising them off. If you want to have a go Andy I'll spin them down to Slaters sort of size Cheers Ian, I'll strip mine down and have a look to see if they will move a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted July 24, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2018 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mascot-Precision-Tools-Wheel-Puller-Adjustable/dp/B00065CLXI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Hello Andy, when you have the axles out try dropping them in a jug of very very warm water for a few minutes, this should warm up the insulation bush enough to make it easier to pull off the wheel by hand. HTH Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted July 25, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2018 That would help possibly with the trailing bogie as you can get the wheels out intact. The drive bogie is different, you need to get one wheel off to get the axles out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 That would help possibly with the trailing bogie as you can get the wheels out intact. The drive bogie is different, you need to get one wheel off to get the axles out. Aah yes sorry Ian, it was earlyish when I typed this !!! Best regards Craig 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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