I have had a pair of Athearn PA-1's converted to DCC with the sound unit in the A Dummy. However, that engine has the normal plastic wheels which run okay, but I'd like to convert them to steel ones. What are the sizes of these wheels? Does anyone make a replacement? Can I rob wheels from some other derelict engine?

I know they are not standard 33 (freight) or 36 (passenger) wheels, but have no way of measuring them against any list in the various catalogs. Am I stuck with these or can they be replaced with steel ones? Thanks, in advance, for your input.

Hey Gang,

So, I think I understand that container sizes are based on Twenty Foot Equivalent Units (TEU). Apparently most container ship holds are based on these TEUs and so 45', 48' and 53' containers are used for North American transport only. I have seen where 45' containers are used in trans oceanic shipping but I do not have a source for that info.

I still see 48' well cars being used to haul 1 or 2 TEU units in the lower stack and anything as big as 53' on the double stack.

Due in Jan, finally delivered today.  Hm,  only 4 months late?

Renumbering decals already in, replacement wheelsets in the same box from the same order.  Kadee #5s on hand - oops, have to order alternative weights....

At least something good.  The replacement wheelsets also cover the ones needed for my caboose superdetailing.

I will say the detail looks good though.

Have to wait on the weights to start construction though, argghhh

I jump around all over the place, but this at least relates to multiple projects that I already have on the bench.  With the purchase of the new TCS sound decoder, I need a tender in which to install it.  I already have the loco(s), but the tenders are all wrong, so...