tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810478746663531557.post2177338958658161697..comments2024-03-24T11:33:56.203-05:00Comments on Hicks Car Works: It's a StretchUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810478746663531557.post-48961908361165183152014-09-14T13:15:10.214-05:002014-09-14T13:15:10.214-05:00To add to what "anonymous" at 4:02pm sai...To add to what "anonymous" at 4:02pm said, years ago I spoke to the late Julie Johnson about the 972's issues with picking switches. She said that a large part of the problem was that certain switches around the property had been built to extra-large gauge tolerances to allow movement of steam locomotives (with rigid wheelbases), and that since the tracks in question were no longer used for steam service, "tightening" of those switches would eliminate the problem. <br /><br />And yes, TMER&L used the "A 3-1/2" compromise wheel profile on its equipment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810478746663531557.post-75664093880483617942014-09-12T19:39:06.226-05:002014-09-12T19:39:06.226-05:00What I noticed was on the left side space between ...What I noticed was on the left side space between the axle shoulder and the wheel. <br /><br />-HudsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810478746663531557.post-70925366076548241512014-09-12T16:02:08.124-05:002014-09-12T16:02:08.124-05:00The truth is that the standard gauge on the 972, a...The truth is that the standard gauge on the 972, and most other TM equipment, was 54", this is what cause it to "pick" most switches! When putting new tires on, the gauge was narrowed to 53-3/8, by increasing each tire width 5/16" and pressing each tire on an additional 5/16"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810478746663531557.post-57012519820163708532014-09-12T15:17:08.258-05:002014-09-12T15:17:08.258-05:00Hudson: No, certainly not. The TM was always stan...Hudson: No, certainly not. The TM was always standard gauge, although I believe the original wheels had smaller flanges and narrower treads (a "compromise" profile) for use on city lines.Randall Hickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16246581917018679919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810478746663531557.post-39881400570011771272014-09-12T12:37:33.811-05:002014-09-12T12:37:33.811-05:00Has the 972 been re-gauged?
-HudsonHas the 972 been re-gauged?<br /><br />-HudsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810478746663531557.post-32124407261515408162014-09-11T20:51:38.999-05:002014-09-11T20:51:38.999-05:00Glad to see the 972 project is making progress aga...Glad to see the 972 project is making progress again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1810478746663531557.post-46830451142005665912014-09-11T20:09:22.283-05:002014-09-11T20:09:22.283-05:00I've been meaning to get through the barns and...I've been meaning to get through the barns and clean the windows. I just haven't had the time yet with everything that's been happening.Joel Ahrendthttp://www.irm.orgnoreply@blogger.com