Axle diameter for a 16mm tram loco on 45mm track.

Dick · Post by **Dick** » Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:10 am

Due to a non paying buyer, I have decided to use the whitemetal parts from an I P engineering kit and make a similar model

It will be 16mm scale running on 45mm track.

So first attempt at a scratch build and would appreciate some advice on what diameter axles ?

I have turned up the four wheels and now need to bore them, hence the question.

Thank you

dick

Post by **-steves-** » Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:18 am

Depending on the size, generally 3mm or 1/8th, if you have either size axle the choice is yours

Some including me go for 4mm or 5/32 on loco's so thats another option.

Post by **-steves-** » Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:26 am

i fixed the typos now, lol

Dick · Post by **Dick** » Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:32 am

Many thanks for prompt reply

I have 3mm and 4mm silver steel in stock so will go with 4.

dick

Post by **-steves-** » Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:35 am

Dick wrote: Sat Nov 28, 2020 11:32 am Many thanks for prompt reply

I have 3mm and 4mm silver steel in stock so will go with 4.

dick

Good choice

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