In the September issue of RMC is an article by a gentleman who models in
N-scale and built himself a small "test-center" to verify the
performance of his engines and cars. Part of the test is to let the car
run from a small ramp (like an N-scale re-railer) and measure how far
the car rolls (he has a scale ruler next to the track).
I was wondering if there is a certain "standard" or guideline within
S-scale that determines whether a car is free-rolling enough, or it
needs some work?
I ask, because I have some cars that don't roll but a few inches when
given a push, and because lack for free-rolling induces drag which
drains the batteries in my engines needlessly. On the flip side, if the
car rolls too easily, the slightest non-level piece of track will not
keep the car sitting where you put it.
- Peter.
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Peter Vanvliet ([email protected])
Houston, Texas
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