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Re: 520 or 621



dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage) wrote in aus.rail:

>< Tell > (telljb@ozemail.com.au) wrote:
>> Speaking of gauge convertible, I was not aware that the
>> 520 class were.
>
>IIRC, the 520s have dished wheels which can be reversed to change the
>gauge.

Great idea David, it should be ok as long as you're on a straight or
curved bit of track. But do you think the flanges might have an
argument with the rail, though, going through a point or a crossing,
being on the OUTSIDE of the wheel if they are reversed around?

Les Brown