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* [http://www.greenloco.com/wheelstandards.htm Green Loco]
* [http://www.greenloco.com/wheelstandards.htm Green Loco]
* [http://www.coloradolivesteamers.com/about-cls/ibls-wheel-standards.html Colorado Live Steamers]
* [http://www.coloradolivesteamers.com/about-cls/ibls-wheel-standards.html Colorado Live Steamers]
* [http://www.mr-motion.net/OPTION/OPTION.htm Mr Motion]
* [http://bscfabricators.com/ BSC Fabricators Inc]
* [http://www.calvertcentral.com/CC_Standards.html Calvert Central Railroad]
* [http://www.lawntracks.com/trucks.htm Lawn Tracks]
* [http://www.plumcovestudios.com/special_axles_01.html Plumb Cove Studios]
* [http://hesston.org/convention/ Hesston Steam Museum]
* [http://www.midsouthlivesteamers.org/Facilities/index.html Mid-South Live Steamers]
* [http://locomotivechassis.com/powertrucks.html Locomotive Chassis]
* [http://www.greatamericantrain.com/locomotives.html The Great American Train Company]

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Background

In 1978-1979 there was a "Blue-Ribbon" committee formed of SIX (6) individuals who were asked to meet and put together a defined list of "BLS WHEEL STANDARDS". These individuals, known to many in our Fraternity, were as follows:

The efforts of this group resulted in the BLS Standards, They were presented with the "10th Annual Live Steam Magazine Award" on December 1, 1979 by the late William C. Fitt, then-Editor of Live Steam Magazine.

These "Interim IBLS Standards" have been widely adopted and have become the accepted wheel standards for the hobby.

Endorsements

The following organizations use or endorse the IBLS Wheel Standard.