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Re: Flat wheel spots on the R46 |
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Posted by tracksionmotor on Sun Dec 10 17:00:02 2006, in response to Re: Flat wheel spots on the R46, posted by South Brooklyn Railway on Sat Dec 9 21:07:52 2006. Wheels do not need a flange....they are cut in such a shape as to center them in the track. The flange is a safety device...its height only grows as the tred is worn down. Under normal circumstances, flange NEVER contacts rail. Flange contacts rail on excessive curves and interlockings/switches/guide plates. An excessivly high flange might cause a derailment over a switch or swith guide 'over the house.' 1" spot is a pimple. RRCI Peter |
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