Jim,
>Can you go into a little detail about the cold-casting iron process? I'm
interested in some wheels for freight cars.
You can't make them without a "tire" of actual metal and a metal sleeve
bore.. The flange will chip off and a press fit on an axle may cause a
crack.. Also, to make the w
Harley:
Can you go into a little detail about the cold-casting iron process? I'm
interested in some wheels for freight cars.
Jim
Hi Vance,
Found a detail dwg in Slim Gauge Cars of a DRGW archbar with inside brakes.
Now to find on with outside brakes. I also expect to make a visit to the
prototypes next year with my digital camera and measuring tape, so I will be
able to build up some data.
>hen it came to tender trucks, t
> Name is Harley, like the Motorcycle.
I have no idea where I got "Hank". I don't think I had my contact
lenses in, which is perhaps an explanation but not an excuse. Sorry.
The following is may be a too-detailed reply to your comments, but
there are some things which intrigue and/or puzzle
> Looking for detailed plans of an arch bar truck NG 36" with 26" wheels.
> Anyone have or can advise me where?
Hank,
The Car Builder's Dictionary has many arch-bar designs. This is
out of print, but commonly available through used book dealers.
Vance,
Name is Harley, like the Motorcycle.
> Looking for detailed plans of an arch bar truck NG 36" with 26" wheels.
> Anyone have or can advise me where?
Hank,
The Car Builder's Dictionary has many arch-bar designs. This is
out of print, but commonly available through used book dealers.
For magazine articles, there are a couple of
