Any interest in me having these wheels cast?

Discuss park gauge trains and large scale miniature railways having track gauges from 8" to 24" gauge and designed at scales of 2" to the foot or greater - whether modeled for personal use, or purpose built for amusement park operation or private railroading.

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Any interest in me having these wheels cast?

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Hi folks. Would there be any interest from the group in having these wheels run in iron?

I'm putting together a large foundry order and could easily include these.

Blue wheel is approx. 7" across flange and 1 1/2" thick.

Black wheel is approx. 9" across flange and 2" thick.

I can easily scale up or down and increase thickness.

Talk to me... :)

Chris
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Re: Any interest in me having these wheels cast?

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Chris, I think it would be helpful if you could post a price estimate for the wheels... also, some idea of a delivery date is always helpful...

I might be in the market for some.

Thanks,
Glenn
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Re: Any interest in me having these wheels cast?

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I’m waiting to hear back from the foundry. Timeline is now. 😝

Thanks

Chris
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Re: Any interest in me having these wheels cast?

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Best, let us know.

BTW: Question- can the spokes be tapered or rounded on the edges? Iammimterested in modeling some WW1, 1915 era British Trench Railway equipment- also a very similar design to English quarry RR cars same era. Those wheels all have curved spokes, similar to your design, maybe with more rounded spokes.

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Re: Any interest in me having these wheels cast?

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Glenn Brooks wrote: Fri Jun 19, 2020 5:37 pm Best, let us know.

BTW: Question- can the spokes be tapered or rounded on the edges? I am interested in modeling some WW1, 1915 era British Trench Railway equipment- also a very similar design to English quarry RR cars same era. Those wheels all have curved spokes, similar to your design, maybe with more rounded spokes.

Hawks
Glenn
Anything you want Glenn, I can do it. I am quite familiar with the WDLR equipment, but please send me a picture or two to illustrate.

Thanks

Chris
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Re: Any interest in me having these wheels cast?

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Chris,

Any update on pricing for your 8” wheel pattern?

Thanks,
Glenn
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