3′ 2″ diam., 10 oval spokes, rectangular inner rim, 4″ apparent tread.
hub ¾″ out from the tyre.
Source: measured direct at Loughborough in 1995 and GWR works drawing.
Casting: 42.7 mm tread diam., 33.1 mm i/d., hub 0.8 mm out from the tyre.
Casting prices and stock . GWR loco sets, price list
Scans of a casting in a set for GWR 2-6-2T 45xx class.
Suitable for the Gauge 3 Society 2010 minimum tyre width of 6.8 mm, or the earlier standard of 8.0 mm.
27 Mar 2013