07-20-2010, 12:50 PM
Last week while at my LHS picking up some utility poles,I got to talking to a couple of the employees about metal sets.After some discussion one of the showed me some metal wheel sets by Branchline.He told me that he used them and liked them. They are all black including the treads and have smooth backs. I asked about installing them and he said they would drop right into my Athearn trucks.
Also the price was right-24 axles for $9.00. I got 2 bags to start with and when I got them home I put a light rust wash on them. They are really free rolling. I did find one issue with them-the axles are made of a soft plastic like material and noticed that a couple of them had a bow in them which caused the wheels to wobble.I went and got another bag because I didn't have enough to go all my freight cars and also to replace any that wobbled. This is only a minor thing,but all in all I glad I made the switch.They work good and have had not problems.
Just thought I would share this with everyone.
Bob
Also the price was right-24 axles for $9.00. I got 2 bags to start with and when I got them home I put a light rust wash on them. They are really free rolling. I did find one issue with them-the axles are made of a soft plastic like material and noticed that a couple of them had a bow in them which caused the wheels to wobble.I went and got another bag because I didn't have enough to go all my freight cars and also to replace any that wobbled. This is only a minor thing,but all in all I glad I made the switch.They work good and have had not problems.
Just thought I would share this with everyone.
Bob