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Re: building a coupler without using a coupler piece...
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Fri, 29 Jun 2001 04:08:01 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 wanted a nose-mounted coupler for my Acela High Speed locomotive. I had to
work a height issue due to the fact that the nose opening was higher than the
standard LEGO designed buffer/magnet coupler. I used some technic elements and
the magnet holder you reference above to lower the height of the coupling
magnet.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1861
There are a couple of different designs here: one is more compact that the
other.
In these images, you can see how the nose is held on by a magnet. The stud-
connection of a magnet to the inside of the detatchable nose via the 1x1 brick
with 4 side-studs is a little weak :-( Here is shown a dual-magnet bar (in
yellow) that can connect two Acela loco's nose-to-nose.
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=1831
I like Jake's construction.
I encourage you to try out variations on either design! You never know when you
might come up with some origina...something better! :-)
I hope you coupler project comes out well.
later,
James Mathis
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