Les Bird Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 In the past I have used brass bearings to allow the fitting of 1/8th inch diameter axles into old Triang frames. Can anyone tell me where these can be obtained? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted January 2, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2019 Many places and shops sell these, even ebay : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-turned-brass-OO-HO-1-8th-loco-axle-bushes-4-8mm-outer-and-1-8th-inner-dia/111986074025?hash=item1a12e3e1a9:g:R5wAAOSwcBhWXEMZ:rk:19:pf:0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Many places and shops sell these, even ebay : https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12-turned-brass-OO-HO-1-8th-loco-axle-bushes-4-8mm-outer-and-1-8th-inner-dia/111986074025?hash=item1a12e3e1a9:g:R5wAAOSwcBhWXEMZ:rk:19:pf:0 The ones you quote are too big for Tring frames. Triang axles were 9/64in, 4.8mm is near enough 3/16in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted January 2, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2019 I suppose one could ream out the Triang axle holes to take them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micknich2003 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I suppose one could ream out the Triang axle holes to take them. The correct bushes were available from "Model Trains", try Wizard Models". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted January 2, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2019 The ones you quote are too big for Tring frames. Triang axles were 9/64in, 4.8mm is near enough 3/16in. Look again. 4.8mm is the diameter of the flange. The o/d of the body is 3.8mm, still a bit too big but closer. There are ones with thinner walls, made by Romford or Gibson maybe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Markits do bearings for Triang chassis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Bird Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Thank you for all the replies. I've opted for those on Ebay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Slightly too big is good, the Triang chassis wear and the axles slop about so slightly oversize bushes take up the wear. especially on the centre driven axle. You may need to reamer the inner bore back to size after pressing them in. I find the long bushes with thin flanges are best as they support the axle better, the short thick flange ones seen to wear rapidly. The old 1950s Jinty and Princess chassis with strip sides and cast spacers screwed together and the Nellie 0-4-0 with strip sides riveted together are best in my opinion, very bodgable. Not sure if Markits buishes are available as they seem to have had a fire, but plenty on eBay for about £6 for 24. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Don't know about a fire - spoke to Mark just before New year to order a few bits and pieces and he is very busy casting drivers and hoping to update his price lists sometime. He never mentioned anything about that but it is prudent to purchase when you see them - this can apply to many ranges, as I am sure we all know to our cost... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Bird Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 (edited) The bearings from ebay duly arrived. In the meantime I discovered that I already had two packs of Romford bearings. (Clearly I should have checked earlier!). The ebay ones are exactly the same so I am now well stocked. Edited January 6, 2019 by Les Bird 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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