side rods

[controller]

Hi , all . I have attached a photo (I hope) of a loco, I got from a work mate, many years ago. I has no working parts inside, so I have it propelled by a motorized tender. I have fitted it with a headlight and I hope to fit it with a firebox light. The only thing I need now are drive rods to finish the job. I have looked on a lot of sites, but I am afraid I will buy the wrong size. I would be grateful if some of you real modellers could offer some advice.

 

Regards, Controller.

[Dhu Varren]

If you were to accurately measure from the centre of the rear wheel to the centre of the middle wheel to the centre of the front wheel, then maybe someone could come up with something to fit.

[UP6936]

If you are a skilled metalworker, or have a mate who is, you could have a set made bespoke, with nicely machined little bearings etc.

Might be more bother than it's worth though

[burnthebox]

Hi controller, for what it's worth, you may have to look for something advertised for spares / repairs, I have often seen items advertised as such, might be worth a try,

[controller]

Hi, I have measured the distance from the rear wheel to the centre of the middle wheel and also from centre wheel to the front wheel and both are 22mm apart.

 

Regards, Controller.

[Broithe]

You could try Alan Gibson - http://www.alangibsonworkshop.com/Catalogue.pdf - see page 17 part no. 4M123 and just use the 22 + 22 pieces - there is a risk the hole size may not suit, though.

[GSR 800]

You could use a tiny drill bit to open it up a bit,but be very careful as you could crack the rod

[murrayec]

You could use a tiny drill bit to open it up a bit,but be very careful as you could crack the rod

 

Sorry GSR800;-

 

Do not use a drill bit on your brand new Alan Gibson links, no matter how careful one is the drill bit will not go in centred and will mess up the links with loads of slop. There is a tool for this work called a 'Broach' - sets can be got from Expo Tools

 

also

 

looking at the model I think the screws are pretty big and the Gibson links may not allow for that size hole! a remedy for this is to solder on large washers centred over the rod holes and then open up the holes to size.

 

Eoin

[controller]

Thanks Eoin, I have been on to Alan Gibson and the smallest links they have are 24+24mm. I am thinking of changing the distance between the wheels to 24+24 to suit the links. It might be possible. Thanks for the idea about the washers and the ' Broach'.

 

Joe.