I'd consider doing a couple Stainz locos, and I have about 20 cars I'd like to convert to metal.How many locos and cars are we talking here? If the scope of the project is not huge, then the difference in price would be negligible overall
I'd consider doing a couple Stainz locos, and I have about 20 cars I'd like to convert to metal.How many locos and cars are we talking here? If the scope of the project is not huge, then the difference in price would be negligible overall
I note that no-one mentioned that USAT wheels are 1/29th scale and the LGB wheels are anything from 1/26th to 1/22.5. That's why they are smaller.When purchasing USA TRains wheels I go to Charles Ro and buy the 10 pairs for $85 at shows.
I changed all my LGB stock to Metal Wheels a few years ago for my outdoor layout. I soon discovered the variations in the Metal Wheels on offer, and finally found that the LGB Metal Wheels are utterly reliable, excellent for back-to-back and give the most trouble-free running (and they sound good too). The double-spoked wheels are particularly attractive, and the more so since converting to Battery/RC I can run at sensible low speeds and see the sunlight reflecting off the spokes as they turn!Bachman wheels are a perfect replacement for LGB wheels and as said should be easily obtained in your neck of the woods. As you have said that you are using LGB STOCK Bachman Wheels and if you can face the cost and shiny rims LGB metal are what you need. Other makes in my experience and I have bought other makes when in USA give a disappointing running experience and can be of smaller sizes.