{"title":"Intermountain 38\" Wheels","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Intermountain 38-inch wheels for model railroad rolling stock that requires larger diameter wheelsets, including select intermodal and heavy-duty freight car applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection brings together Intermountain 38-inch wheelsets so you can quickly find the right replacement or upgrade option for specialized HO Scale equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse related collections including \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-ho-scale-38-inch-wheels\"\u003eHO Scale 38-inch wheels\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-ho-scale-wheels\"\u003eIntermountain HO Scale wheels\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-wheels\"\u003eall Intermountain wheels\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"imr40048","title":"Intermountain HO Scale 38\" Metal Wheelsets - .110\" Tread, 12 Axles - 40048","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale Nickel Silver Plated Brass Insulated Wheelsets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThese wheels follow \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intermountain-railway.com\/ho\/RP-25-2009.07.pdf\"\u003eNMRA RP-25\u003c\/a\u003e Standards.\u003cbr\u003eOne wheel is insulated from the all-metal axle.\u003cbr\u003eThe entire wheelset is non-magnetic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cmark\u003eThe axle length is 1.006\" (+- .004\")\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWheel diameter can be measured with a caliper:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e28\" wheels measure (28\/87.1=.321\") in HO scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e33\" wheels measure (33\/87.1=.378\") in HO scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e36\" wheels measure (36\/87.1=.413\") in HO scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e38\" wheels measure (38\/87.1=.436\") in HO scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e(87.1 = HO scale to prototype ratio. HO scale is 87.1 times smaller than the prototype).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e28\" wheels are used on modern Tri-Level Autoracks, some Bi-Level Autoracks, and some older intermodal cars such as Impack spine cars, front runners \u0026amp; four runners - check your prototype.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e33\" wheels are used on 50 \u0026amp; 70 ton capacity cars (CAPY approximately 150,000 LBS or less).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e36\" wheels are used on 100 ton capacity cars (CAPY approximately 200,000 LBS), and on all passenger cars no matter the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e38\" wheels are used on 150 ton capacity cars, primarily the center connection trucks on modern intermodal cars with 33\" wheels at the coupler ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCabooses can use either 33\" or 36\" wheels depending on the prototype.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe CAPY information is typically printed on model freight cars and can be used as a guide. Some cars have the wheel size printed on the sides or ends of the car in the data. If you are ever unsure of which size to use, you can simply replace the wheels currently on the car with the same size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWheelset finish has been improved to have a dull blackened appearance to be more realistic without the immediate need for weathering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIt also provides a nice base starting point for weathering if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntermountain HO Scale 38\" Metal Wheelsets - .110\" Tread, 12 Axles - 40048\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of our Intermountain wheel lineup for model railroad freight and passenger cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop related collections:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-wheels\"\u003eall Intermountain wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-ho-scale-wheels\"\u003eIntermountain HO Scale wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-ho-scale-38-inch-wheels\"\u003eHO Scale 38\" wheelsets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-single-wheel-packs\"\u003eIntermountain single wheel packs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop related wheel collections:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-wheels\"\u003eall Intermountain Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-ho-scale-wheels\"\u003eIntermountain HO Scale Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-single-wheel-packs\"\u003eIntermountain Single Wheel Packs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-38-inch-wheels\"\u003eIntermountain 38\" Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-ho-scale-38-inch-wheels\"\u003eIntermountain HO Scale 38\" Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-semi-scale-wheels\"\u003eIntermountain Semi-Scale Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-ball-bearing-wheels\"\u003eIntermountain Ball Bearing Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Intermountain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46077638050048,"sku":"IMR40048","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/IRC-40048wl.jpg?v=1748908330"},{"product_id":"imr40049","title":"Intermountain HO Scale 38\" Semi-Scale Metal Wheelsets - .088\" Tread, 12 Axles - 40049","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: xx-large;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHO Scale Nickel Silver Plated Brass Insulated Wheelsets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThese wheels follow \u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.intermountain-railway.com\/ho\/RP-25-2009.07.pdf\"\u003eNMRA RP-25\u003c\/a\u003e Standards.\u003cbr\u003eOne wheel is insulated from the all-metal axle.\u003cbr\u003eThe entire wheelset is non-magnetic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003e\u003cmark\u003eThe axle length is 1.006\" (+- .004\")\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eWheel diameter can be measured with a caliper:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e28\" wheels measure (28\/87.1=.321\") in HO scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e33\" wheels measure (33\/87.1=.378\") in HO scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e36\" wheels measure (36\/87.1=.413\") in HO scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e38\" wheels measure (38\/87.1=.436\") in HO scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e(87.1 = HO scale to prototype ratio. HO scale is 87.1 times smaller than the prototype).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e28\" wheels are used on modern Tri-Level Autoracks, some Bi-Level Autoracks, and some older intermodal cars such as Impack spine cars, front runners \u0026amp; four runners - check your prototype.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e33\" wheels are used on 50 \u0026amp; 70 ton capacity cars (CAPY approximately 150,000 LBS or less).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e36\" wheels are used on 100 ton capacity cars (CAPY approximately 200,000 LBS), and on all passenger cars no matter the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e38\" wheels are used on 150 ton capacity cars, primarily the center connection trucks on modern intermodal cars with 33\" wheels at the coupler ends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCabooses can use either 33\" or 36\" wheels depending on the prototype.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe CAPY information is typically printed on model freight cars and can be used as a guide. Some cars have the wheel size printed on the sides or ends of the car in the data. If you are ever unsure of which size to use, you can simply replace the wheels currently on the car with the same size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"left\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWheelset finish has been improved to have a dull blackened appearance to be more realistic without the immediate need for weathering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIt also provides a nice base starting point for weathering if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntermountain HO Scale 38\" Semi-Scale Metal Wheelsets - .088\" Tread, 12 Axles - 40049\u003c\/strong\u003e is part of our Intermountain wheel lineup for model railroad freight and passenger cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop related collections:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-wheels\"\u003eall Intermountain wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-ho-scale-wheels\"\u003eIntermountain HO Scale wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-ho-scale-38-inch-wheels\"\u003eHO Scale 38\" wheelsets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-single-wheel-packs\"\u003eIntermountain single wheel packs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop related wheel collections:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-wheels\"\u003eall Intermountain Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-ho-scale-wheels\"\u003eIntermountain HO Scale Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-single-wheel-packs\"\u003eIntermountain Single Wheel Packs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-38-inch-wheels\"\u003eIntermountain 38\" Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-ho-scale-38-inch-wheels\"\u003eIntermountain HO Scale 38\" Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-semi-scale-wheels\"\u003eIntermountain Semi-Scale Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/intermountain-ball-bearing-wheels\"\u003eIntermountain Ball Bearing Wheels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Intermountain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46077641425152,"sku":"IMR40049","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/6453\/5552\/files\/IRC-40049wl.jpg?v=1748908329"}],"url":"https:\/\/fusionscalehobbies.com\/collections\/intermountain-38-inch-wheels.oembed","provider":"Fusion Scale Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}