markoles Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Hi guys, Any recommendations for stationary rollers? I have several engines that I'd like to be able to run for testing purposes on rollers. Has anyone used the Bachmann or Accucraft rollers? Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I have just two of the Aristo G scale rollers I found used. They work great but I wish I had more. I believe it would take at least four of them for a six axle diesel and maybe even more for the biggest steamers? I put the two under the trucks and the engine sits with the trucks balancing on them. I keep a hand on the engine incase it tries to rock it's way off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I have a set of the Aristocraft ones too so will have to let others chime in. At this point I would probably make them myself if I was to do it over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 There is the Märklin test stand with rollers. With 8 rollers catalog #59934, 4 rollers #59935, extra roller #59932. It used to be made by SMT. Sometimes you can find them on eBay. A bit pricey, bit very nice tools. There's a speedometer too, I believe, if you want to fine tune DCC decoder settings. Massoth has some also. Catalog #8101200 and 8101210. Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Thank you Jens for the info, do you have any more info on the speedometer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted February 2, 2015 Share Posted February 2, 2015 I haven't seen the speedometers with the Märklin brand on them. The SMT catalog numbers are #10301 and #10302. I'm not sure about the difference, but you most likely want the '301, since the '302 is called something vario-duplex whatever. There's some info and pictures of the 10301 at a German shop. Oh, by the way, Märklin bought SMT some years ago, so new SMT stuff is hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Train-li sells rollers. Smaller and roll real nice. www.trainli.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benshell Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hi guys, Any recommendations for stationary rollers? I have several engines that I'd like to be able to run for testing purposes on rollers. Has anyone used the Bachmann or Accucraft rollers? Thoughts? I have the Bachmann rollers. They work great! I use them for working on DCC locomotives, as well as a live steam engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todsmods Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I made my own went to engineering supply store bought some cheap roller bear ings and some alluminium L angle and some bolts and nuts made 4 for about 20 bucks AU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Train-li sells rollers. Smaller and roll real nice. www.trainli.com I looked thru Axel's listings and couldn't find them...Guess maybe he quit selling them or maybe ran out of stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseldude Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I've got the Bachmann rollers. They work well. -Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markoles Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Thanks guys!! I will keep an eye out for the bachmann rollers at the ECLSTS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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