Hi Dave, Nope, I'm searching for a way to decrease the likelihood of derailments, which will be far more likely given the much smaller flange sizes of P:64 wheels.
Also, another benefit that I see by using axle weights instead of model-body weights or truck weights is that weights on the model-body and trucks will INCREASE the friction between the truck and wheel-axle, effectively DECREASING the axle's ability to roll freely in the truck's bearing because of the additional weight bearing down on the axle. But with axle-weights, the weight would be on the axle (below the truck's bearing), therefore the weight, being part of the wheel and not the model or truck, causess no excess friction at the bearing. Weight = friction at bearings... unless the weight is BELOW the bearing, in which case you have a much better rolling model... and one that is less likely to derail. John Degnan [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: ctxmf74 To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 10:53 AM Subject: {S-Scale List} Re: AXLE Weights... Hi John, I think you are searching for a solution to a non problem. With track built to common standards and operated at scale speeds there is no derailment problem and in reality the flanges don't know if the weight is coming from the axels or from the car body.....dave . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
