Heljan OAA and VAA stock - conversion for S7

Dog Star

Western Thunderer
How have S7 modellers converted these Heljan wagons from 0-FS to S7 track standards?

thank you, Graham
 

richard carr

Western Thunderer
Hi Graham

Just replace the Heljan wheels with those from Peartree, the Peartree bearing fits really well into the Heljan bearing, it's a 2 minute job.


Richard
 

daifly

Western Thunderer
Just replace the Heljan wheels with those from Peartree, the Peartree bearing fits really well into the Heljan bearing, it's a 2 minute job.
Richard
Did you mean the Peartree axle fits the Heljan bearings or are you doubling up with bearings?
Dave
 

Smith

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Yes, Peartree wheels work. Here are my S7 modified OAA and VAA.... VAA a little easier as the solebar became detached. You also might want to think about the brake disc inserts from Pete Harvey (if I recall correctly).
 

richard carr

Western Thunderer
Richard
Did you mean the Peartree axle fits the Heljan bearings or are you doubling up with bearings?
Dave

Dave

I'm doubling up the bearings, the Peartree bearing fits nicely into the Heljan bearing.

And do be careful that the Heljan wagon doesn't fall apart as some don't appear to have been glued together very well.

Richard
 
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