Isolating rolling stock axles | Anglo French Railway Modellers

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Isolating rolling stock axles Dec 30, 2013 12:37:41 GMT 1

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Post by brian on Dec 30, 2013 12:37:41 GMT 1

Hi all,
Whist thinking of how to start building my first piece of rolling stock I came across a potential problem. I may be being incredibly stupid but surely if the chassis and wheels are metal, and therefore conductive, when the piece is put on the track a short circuit will occur. Could someone put me straight on this please?
Brian

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Isolating rolling stock axles Jan 1, 2014 11:36:30 GMT 1

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Post by Doug on Jan 1, 2014 11:36:30 GMT 1

Hi Brian...

Deffo not a silly question [in my book there is no such thing]. I presume that Scrapman has bought-in his wheel sets, if you double left click on the photos of the bogies you'll see a black [plastic?]insert between the wheel and the axle.

If he has done them himself I must say I stand even more in respect of his excellent work, which is my main reason for posting!

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Isolating rolling stock axles Jan 1, 2014 11:47:28 GMT 1

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Post by brian on Jan 1, 2014 11:47:28 GMT 1

Hi Doug,
Thanks for the reply. I was confused as the one old wagon I own showed a short between the wheels when tested with a multimeter. I will make nylon bushes for the wheels which will make for smoother running and insulation. Thanks again for your advice,
Brian