To OldTimer:
I know what you mean about shaving the Brakes. I have some 36" Intermountians that require the same modifications. Well I took your advice and ordered 12 of the Bachmann 36" wheelsets. Lets hope I get lucky and they fit.

I did ask this question already. I can't go to the local hobby shop. because there isn't one. I live Up North in the back woods of Michigan. The closest train shop is 72 miles away. I order all my trains and train parts online. That why I need to know exactly what I'm ordering, before I order it. Thanks for replying anyway you are the only one.

Can you tell me What the Axle length of the BACHMANN HO 36" FLAT BACK WHEEL SET 42903 is. I need to know from the tip of the point at one end of the axle, to the tip of the point of the other end of the axle. I'm considering putting these wheels on some Pocher Passenger Cars I have. Thanks... I'm re-posting this because I emailed Bachmann's Service online Department and they emailed me back with the wrong information. they told me the axle length was 15mm. Well I know for a fact that the length of all HO Scale axles are around 1" (inch) - 25.4mm . If I can't get the information from Bachmann, then you guys and gals that go on to forums like this are my only hope, thanks again

Can you tell me What the Axle length of the BACHMANN HO 36" FLAT BACK WHEEL SET 42903 is. I need to know from the tip of the point at one end of the axle, to the tip of the point of the other end of the axle. I'm considering putting these wheels on some Pocher Passenger Cars I have. Thanks