@Muddy
Was an idea of mine too but the way I see it, because of the center line of the front axle being lower than the rear, if you put the same diameter wheel on the front it will lift the engine higher in the front than the rear (opposite effect than what it is originally) at least that is what my mind is telling me. I must note that after looking at all, non-Thomas, Plarail trains (most all) both past and present, the front axles are all lower than the rears.
Putting rear traction wheels on the front may work if you remove the rubbers but may I suggest my original idea that I didn't have to do first. All the older style chassis had a larger wheel on the fronts and if you have some junkers around you could try them first. They measure in at 23.51mm compared to the ones that are on the Tram now at 21.92mm These larger front wheels are a closer match to that original drive wheel with rubber which measures in at 23.92mm. I am not for sure certain but it may be a perfect fit.
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@Finno &Mr-No
I hear ya, yes I have been procrastinating for the last several months about getting to a new video. I like to use Themes for my videos and I have had the Theme for this one for quite a long time. Seems like I am always wanting to add or re-do something on the layout before doing a video but the fact is, as most of you know, a layout is never done so I should just make this one video now and show off any updates as future videos are made. Good news is...2 days ago I made the Thumbnail for the next video...I know...but at least its a start.
Was an idea of mine too but the way I see it, because of the center line of the front axle being lower than the rear, if you put the same diameter wheel on the front it will lift the engine higher in the front than the rear (opposite effect than what it is originally) at least that is what my mind is telling me. I must note that after looking at all, non-Thomas, Plarail trains (most all) both past and present, the front axles are all lower than the rears.
Putting rear traction wheels on the front may work if you remove the rubbers but may I suggest my original idea that I didn't have to do first. All the older style chassis had a larger wheel on the fronts and if you have some junkers around you could try them first. They measure in at 23.51mm compared to the ones that are on the Tram now at 21.92mm These larger front wheels are a closer match to that original drive wheel with rubber which measures in at 23.92mm. I am not for sure certain but it may be a perfect fit.
@Finno &Mr-No
I hear ya, yes I have been procrastinating for the last several months about getting to a new video. I like to use Themes for my videos and I have had the Theme for this one for quite a long time. Seems like I am always wanting to add or re-do something on the layout before doing a video but the fact is, as most of you know, a layout is never done so I should just make this one video now and show off any updates as future videos are made. Good news is...2 days ago I made the Thumbnail for the next video...I know...but at least its a start.
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