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Re: New MOC - Class 08 Shunter with on-board uncoupling device
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lugnet.trains
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Date:
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Thu, 21 Apr 2005 21:29:53 GMT
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cjmasi@*nogarbagepleaseANTISPAM*rcn.com
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Jonathan Reynolds wrote:
> Here is my latest MOC, a class BR class 08 shunter (nickname = 'Gronk') in BR
> grey livery based on prototype 08 460.
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> http://www.brickish.org/members/files/jreynolds/GronkTQ1.jpg
[snip]
> Hidden within the six-wide body is a 9v battery box, 2 wires, a technic polarity
> switch, a technic motor, reduction gear, worm drive and reciprocating motion
> linked to the coupler at the cab end. The reciprocating motion pulls the magnet
> from the normal (coupled) position into the dark recesses of the cab where it
> shares it's space with thrashing gears and and a slightly nervous MF driver.
> Here is a pic of the coupler in the 'normal' position which also shows the lever
> which is operated by the loco passing a ramp & centre-offs with a rubber band
> spring
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> http://www.brickish.org/members/files/jreynolds/GronkOut.jpg
[snip]
Woa, that looks great. I didn't notice that the 9v motor was built into
the side at first. Well, done!
Chris
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