Beginners Ask Trains How do I measure the model railroad car wheels?

How do I measure the model railroad car wheels?

By Steven Otte, Senior Associate Editor | November 1, 2023

Though the tread of a railcar wheel slopes, it’s not by much

A diagram showing the shape of the NMRA RP-25 wheel profile

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