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[electrical inspector]

a friend of mine told me they have a apperatus to suspend the engine and tender so you can run the engine and tender and hear the proto sounds that come with the unitwithout having to use the track. supposedly you don't need track. has anyone heard of this? if so does anyone know where i can get one?
thanks

 

[Alcomotive]

it is called roller track or something like that....Micro-Mark sells it....

http://www.micromark.com/O-GAUGE-LOCOMOTIVE-ROLLERS-ASSEMBLED-SET-OF-4,8530.html

they have different scales....

 

[electrical inspector]

it is called roller track or something like that....Micro-Mark sells it....

http://www.micromark.com/O-GAUGE-LOCOMOTIVE-ROLLERS-ASSEMBLED-SET-OF-4,8530.html

they have different scales....[/QU

thank you

 

[jayl1]

These are also nice to give an engine some run time if not on a layout - or for break-in time for a new locomotive.

 

[stationmaster]

Also good for troubleshooting if you are looking for bent drivers or trucks.

Bob

 

[flyboy2610]

So do you need one roller per drive wheel?
That could get pricey for big steam locomotives.

 

[stationmaster]

Mine came as a set. I did buy two because, as you noted, some BIG steam engines, especially compounds, need the support and some pick up power from the tender.

Bob