Re: 520 or 621

[dbromage@fang.omni.com.au (David Bromage)]

Les Brown (pcc@ocean.com.au) wrote:
> 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?

You misunderstand. You reverse the tyres on the wheels as well.

Cheers
David