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Tangent - 503 - Wheel, Rail - Undecorated - 100-pack

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Stock Number503
Original Retail Price$79.95
BrandTangent
ManufacturerTangent
Body StyleTangent Wheels
Image Provider's WebsiteLink
Prototype VehicleWheel, Rail (Details)
Road or Company NameUndecorated (Details)
Reporting Marks.537 inch
Road or Reporting Number100-pack
Wheel TypeChemically Blackened Metal
Wheel ProfileSmall Flange (Low Profile)
MultipackYes
Multipack Count100
Release Date2018-10-01
Item CategoryAccessories
Model TypeWheels
Model SubtypeMetal
Model Variety36 inch
Prototype RegionGlobal
Prototype EraAll Eras
Scale1/160



Specific Item Information: 100 Axles - enough for 25 cars.
Model Information: Tangent Scale Models is proud to offer our N Scale 36" fine tread CNC-machined brass wheelsets for those who want to replace their current "standard tread" wheels with wheels that are more narrow in appearance. These wheels operate well over normal track, so don't be afraid to upgrade the appearance of your equipment - especially those cars where the wheels are very visible, such as on modern covered hoppers and tank cars! Offered in a .537" axle length, they are the same wheelsets used under our N Scale Bethlehem 3600 cu ft Quad Hopper.
Prototype History:
A train wheel or rail wheel is a type of wheel specially designed for use on rail tracks. A rolling component is typically pressed onto an axle and mounted directly on a rail car or locomotive or indirectly on a bogie (UK), also called a truck (North America). Wheels are cast or forged and are heat-treated to have a specific hardness.
Railroad car wheels are affixed to a straight axle, such that both wheels rotate in unison. This is called a wheelset.

Wheels and wheelsets are found in various diameter and axle length. This variety is also reflected in model trains.
The most common axle lengths for N scale model trains vary from 0.538 inch (MTL) to beyond 0.576 inch (Arnold-Rapido). See this blog article for more details on N scale wheelsets.
Road Name History:
Although they may be molded in color, unpainted and unlettered, undecorated products are marketed to modelers who seek to custom decorate their models for private roads and/or road and/or company names that were not commercially produced by any of the major manufacturers.

Undecorated models are frequently also unassembled or only partially assembled and required modelers to be comfortable with glue, paint and sometimes solder in order to prepare their models for display. Materials for these models can vary but often include plastic, pewter and resin. Models may or may not come with decals or other decorations such as plastic signage, railings and ladders to enhance the appearance of the final product.

Brand/Importer Information:
Since 2007, we have created an innovative product line that provides the next generation of scale railroad freight car models, covering all eras from 1917 to the present. While other brands are good at producing locomotives – both steam and diesel – we believe “it’s time to pay attention to the train.” This means your freight cars! We believe freight cars are equally important to your locomotives, and anyone who already has our cars will tell you that our passion for cars shows with every car and paint scheme replica we produce.

Simply put, we offer a balanced and growing product line of high-quality, well-researched, and smartly-executed freight cars that you can always count on to fill needed gaps in your fleet, as well as replace outdated models. When we announce a car, it is for sale immediately. We do not pre-announce our products or have cutesy blogs. We are serious about producing unmatched models. Finally, our customer experience is second to none. We take care of you, our customers, and we won’t let you down.
Item created by: gdm on 2018-10-02 15:03:00. Last edited by baggedbird on 2024-02-11 18:18:28

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