04-10-2015, 03:42 AM
Making new wheel rims out of plumber's stuff:
![[Image: dsc045387ejrf.jpg]](http://abload.de/img/dsc045387ejrf.jpg)
This is for a Lionel 0 Scale ALCO S-4 to get rid of the traction tires.
![[Image: dsc04541vikde.jpg]](http://abload.de/img/dsc04541vikde.jpg)
The grooved wheels were turned down and new rims were soldered onto.
Then the wheel contour was turned with the late to get as close to the NMRA RP-25/145.
![[Image: dsc04552o0jdt.jpg]](http://abload.de/img/dsc04552o0jdt.jpg)
Result: a 2-Rail Lionel Loco without traction tires.
Lutz
![[Image: dsc045387ejrf.jpg]](http://abload.de/img/dsc045387ejrf.jpg)
This is for a Lionel 0 Scale ALCO S-4 to get rid of the traction tires.
![[Image: dsc04541vikde.jpg]](http://abload.de/img/dsc04541vikde.jpg)
The grooved wheels were turned down and new rims were soldered onto.
Then the wheel contour was turned with the late to get as close to the NMRA RP-25/145.
![[Image: dsc04552o0jdt.jpg]](http://abload.de/img/dsc04552o0jdt.jpg)
Result: a 2-Rail Lionel Loco without traction tires.
Lutz
