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Are Bachmann New Oncard Wheels Insulated?

Started by Colormepearl, October 22, 2012, 12:07:45 AM

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Colormepearl

I was going to order online, but need to know first; Are the left and right wheel, on each axel, insulated from each other? Is there any continuity between the left and right wheel? I need metal wheels to use with track power brush power pick-up. No one selling knows the answer.
Thanks, Ron

Joe Zullo

The Bachmann metal wheels are insulated from each other by a plastic axle.  ;)

Joe Satnik

Dear All,

As JZ stated, the metal wheels are insulated from each other.

As near as I can tell, though, a smaller diameter metal axle runs down the middle of the black plastic (tube) axle,

which the metal wheels are pressed on to.

There seems to be a mid-axle split in the plastic tube. 

It may be that the plastic tube is in two pieces, left and right, which are pressed on over a single full width metal axle.

Item # 92421, G Scale 31.00mm Larger Metal Wheel Set, (4/Card)   

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Joe Satnik
If your loco is too heavy to lift, you'd better be able to ride in, on or behind it.

Barry BBT

Let me be more definitive for you.

Each wheel has a insulated center through which a standard Bachmann axle is pressed on (2.97 - 3.0 mm).

The spacers between the wheels (2) maintain a near perfect 1.575" back-to-back spacing.

Perfect for track pick up from the backs of the wheels.

Barry
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