Alcanman Posted November 30, 2012 Share Posted November 30, 2012 Hi, I have quite a few Bachmann OBA, VDA, VGA etc wagons which have swiveling axles designed to enable them to run on train set small radius curves. I find them a real nuisance when using Kadees as the couplings often don't return to centre. I wondered if anyone had tried securing/gluing the axle boxes to the underfame floor? The smallest radius on my small shunting layout is approx 3ft. Thanks, Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveb860 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Yes, I used EMA plasticweld*. They run very nicely, and coupling is so much easier. *I think thats the correct name. Other brands are available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted December 1, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2012 I have glued the axle guard moulding in position at one end (think I put a shim of plasticard between the top of the moulding and underside of the floor) with MEK. At the other end of the vehicle I've drilled through the moulding and the floor then fitted a couple of brass pins. This allows it to rock but not swivel giving a form of compensation. More recently I've switched to replacing them altogether with Bill Bedford spring units, but that is probably off topic..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted December 1, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 1, 2012 A tiny blob of silicone sealer between the floating unit and chassis will still allow a slight rock, but stop it swivelling. Cheers, Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted December 2, 2012 Author Share Posted December 2, 2012 Thanks guys, that's very helpful. I'll try your methods. Mal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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