Michael Whitchurch
Having now got a large roundy round layout I’m not convinced of the long term viability of a steel pinpoint axle running in the plastic sideframes on RTR coaches. Nowadays I now standardise on Comet etched subframes, Bachmann specific ones where applicable, or the standard version of the correct wheelbase for others, Hornby, Lima etc.
Unsurprisingly they do make a vast difference to running abilities of the coaches, and put less of a load on the locomotives, so a benefit all round.
Mike.
