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Discussion Boards => HO => Topic started by: ASIANLIFE on July 07, 2007, 02:39:13 AM

Title: eight-coupled dimensions
Post by: ASIANLIFE on July 07, 2007, 02:39:13 AM
Hi Bach Man. Can I get the actual wheel diameters and wheel base dimensions for the eight coupled HO locos to see how suitable as a base for a On30 project. ? Tks
Title: Re: eight-coupled dimensions
Post by: rogertra on July 07, 2007, 01:45:15 PM
The reviews in all the magazines will give you the HO sale dimensions of the wheels.  If you have them in HO scale, it's easy to convert them into 'O' scale.  Try going through your back issues and look them up.
Title: Re: eight-coupled dimensions
Post by: ASIANLIFE on July 07, 2007, 10:49:38 PM
Hi Roger- good call but I'm now based in Hong Kong, and my magazines couldn't come out with me. There are two model shops here, but any kind of discussion with the staff is difficult. The internet is key for me, and I only recently found this discussion forum.
I was hoping there might be a central resource with the specifications that I could just tap-into.
Title: Re: eight-coupled dimensions
Post by: the Bach-man on July 07, 2007, 11:27:07 PM
Dear AL,
I'll try to measure one tomorrow.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Title: Re: eight-coupled dimensions
Post by: ASIANLIFE on July 12, 2007, 07:37:01 PM
Hi Bach Man. Guess you are busy with NMRA show coming up, and ALL THOSE ANNOUNCEMENTS. But if you do have chance re information it will be appreciated.

AL
Title: Re: eight-coupled dimensions
Post by: the Bach-man on July 13, 2007, 12:10:26 AM
Dear AL,
The wheelbase of the 4-8-4 is 2.839", and the driver diameter is .858".
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Title: Re: eight-coupled dimensions
Post by: ASIANLIFE on July 14, 2007, 09:10:51 PM
Thanks Bach Man- much appreciated
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