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Re: building a coupler without using a coupler piece...
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Fri, 29 Jun 2001 01:09:38 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Jonathan Wilson writes:
> I am after a way to build a usable train magnetic coupler using this
> part (along with a magnet of course)
> http://img.lugnet.com/ld/2607.gif
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> Can it be done?
> It needs to be able to handle around curves & it should be such that it
> provides enough clearence off the ground. It will be used on a train car
> (or engine perhaps) that uses 2 sets of 4.5v train wheels as the wheels.
I am still working on the design, but check out my locomotive couplers:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=4608
It makes it around curves, is at the right level and looks pretty decent.
Jake
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Jake McKee
AFOL
LUGNET Member #211
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