HO Traction

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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Anyone know of a source of HO overhead wire for traction? I believe the size is

26 gauge/.032"? phosphor bronze wire, source?[

2

Here is one; all the way at the bottom:
http://www.aacm.org/shop/accessory.html

And another
http://www.fortepiano.com/wire.htm

http://www.tichytraingroup.com/index.php?page=view_category.php&category=Wire&offset=0

3

Try www.customtraxx.com for overhead wire as well as other traction needs. George absolutely knows his stuff!

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Years ago I decided to purchase Phos-bronze wire for my PRR catenary. Any local wire supply house will sell you the wire at a relatively low price and in a life time supply. I dealt with Chicago Steel and Wire and for $20.00 got about 6000’ ! $20.00 was their minimum order and I had to pay cash but that was ok with me. Twenty years later I have sold enough to get my $20.00 back and still have about 4000’ of the stuff. It is in a coil about 1’ in diameter and about 3" thick.