Re: HO Power pickup question

Jay1028 wrote:
> Wow, you guys were a big help.  The wheels are some ****ny metal and
> the axels are plastic..  it looks like the contact wipers are what I
> really need and I can configure them to rub on the inside of the
> smooth metal wheel like is done on our GP40 diesel locomotives.
> 
> I couldn't find any photos of what the wipers look like or how big
> they are.   I will also look into Kadee for axels for other cars that
> I want to light up.  Trains look so dull until you see a layout that
> has done a lot of lighting for buildings and cars.
> 
> Thanks to all very much and for your timely responses.  I have a nine
> year old son that I am getting into the hobby.
> 
> Jay


Kadee doesn't make N scale - it's Micro Trains Line (MTL). MTL split off 
from Kadee about 20 years ago. They have a website.

The only metal N scale wheel I know of are made by Atlas.

The wipers on N scale wheels would probably be made of wire a lot easier 
than cutting sheet metal into itsy bitsy wipers, anyhow. ;-) If you can 
find it, phosphor bronze is best. it solders easily, and is springy.

HTH

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wolf k.