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Post by mgwsy on Dec 25, 2013 17:15:59 GMT -5
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Post by backshophoss on Dec 25, 2013 17:40:40 GMT -5
This fix is useful on Bachmann Amfleet and Metroliner
trucks as well.
To not have to pull a wheel off the axle, use a piece of
brass "C" channel instead of the tube.
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Post by antoniofp45 on Jan 1, 2014 8:32:44 GMT -5
That is excellent!
This will work for the Horizon/Commuter cars since they have the same type of truck.
Please consider sharing this info on the other forums as well. Plenty of Amfleet car owners out there that will benefit from this.
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Post by backshophoss on Jan 8, 2014 17:43:56 GMT -5
If you're going to modify the truck,take the time to paint rust/rail brown on the wheel centers,unless you did that eariler. This is a Bachmann Amfleet I in phase I paint ,aftre "rusting" the wheel centers. Attachments:
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Post by gmpullman on Feb 16, 2014 21:52:23 GMT -5
Hi, everyone,
The latest Amfleet cars from Walthers has a slightly different bearing arrangement since it is designed for current pickup. They're using a little square bearing that looks like it is nickel plated.
These trucks roll even WORSE, like they have the handbrakes set!
I have not had time to mess around with them but I'll be watching for any hints anyone has to get these babies to free up and I'll let you know if I figure anything out...
Thanks, Ed
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Post by backshophoss on Feb 17, 2014 16:59:26 GMT -5
GMP,Can you post a pic of the truck? The only quick "fix" I can think of is to run a round
needle file to clean up the bearing hole. this could be a clone of the drive bearings used
on Athearn RTR and Proto 1000/2000 models. A little of oil after clean up.
you do not need a 3rd party site to load photos to this board,attach directly to the post
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Post by gmpullman on Feb 18, 2014 12:44:06 GMT -5
Hi, Backshop
I'll get a photo posted ASAP. Doing a few 12 hour stints on the graveyard shift ZZzz..
Stay Tuned... Ed
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