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Title: HO Shay Wheel Size & Wheel Base
Post by: gardenville on June 14, 2014, 12:56:41 PM
Hi,
I am trying to find out the wheel size and wheel base for the HO 3-Truck Shay.

I am also looking for the same information about the On30 Shay.

Thanks you

gardenville
Title: Re: HO Shay Wheel Size & Wheel Base
Post by: electrical whiz kid on June 20, 2014, 11:34:15 AM
A book, called "The Shay" by (I believe) Kalmbach  productions.  Check their library, go t modelrailroader.com
Title: Re: HO Shay Wheel Size & Wheel Base
Post by: electrical whiz kid on June 20, 2014, 02:38:14 PM
Correction:   it was in conjunction with the Roundhouse (MDC) production of their shay locomotive.  This was introduced to the public around 1985, so I would assume it has been out of print for quite some time  It was as pretty informative book, but it was, I believe, put out by MDC.  You might be able to track it down via Horizon, as they presently own HDC/Roundhouse.
Title: Re: HO Shay Wheel Size & Wheel Base
Post by: Hunt on June 20, 2014, 05:00:15 PM
Bachmann HO 80 Ton Three -Truck Shay
Measurements made on a model.
    All wheels are scale 36" diameter as per prototype.
    Total wheelbase approximately 6.19"
Title: Re: HO Shay Wheel Size & Wheel Base
Post by: gardenville on June 29, 2014, 06:47:22 PM
Thanks Hunt,

Sorry for the delayed Thank You.  Been away for awhile.

Bill