Analogous to the replacement of rubber tires on automobiles and over-the-road trucks, the metal wheels on railroad freight cars also need to be replaced when they become worn. Large and medium-sized railroads typically have car repair facilities dispersed throughout their system at railyards large and small to perform such wheel replacements. Old flatcars are often converted to transport stocks of replacement wheels to these remote repair facilities from their suppliers.  Replacement wheelsets are a highly visible feature at these “Repair-in-Place” (RIP) tracks.

Now available from Class One Model Works are pre painted fully finished wheel racks designed to fit atop either 50-foot or 60-foot long flatcars. Each wheel rack set includes an assortment of scale-sized wheelsets with wheel bearing details. Wheel racks for 50-foot flats include 16 assorted wheelsets, while wheel racks for 60-foot cars come with 18 assorted wheelsets.  Each wheelset features shiny scale-width metal treads, a rusty brown finish overall and simulated data decals.  Apply each wheelset in any combination to the wheel rack or directly next to your rip track. These injection-molded scale wheelsets are also available separately in 28-inch, 33-inch and 36-inch diameters, all of which are available with assorted bearing types including Timken, Brenco, and Brenco with blue bearing caps.  Additional wheelsets come in 30-count sets for $45.99 each. Wheel racks with wheel sets are $59.99 each. Available now while supplies last. Order direct.

ClassOneModelWorks.com, 8610 NW 107th Terrace, Kansas City, MO, 64153

All wheel racks and wheelsets come fully painted and prefinished, ready for immediate placement on your layout. Note the variety of different bearing styles, data markings and wheel sizes shown above.