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  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) Check. That sort of thing is often done by builders who are putting their trucks somewhat inboard of the car ends so that the magnet can swivel freely and can reach the car end to mate with the next car. Real cars body mount their couplers in (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: OK whats going on here then?
 
(...) I can't speak for anyone else but I certainly think an article that collected several different point motorization schemes would be very useful so if you are willing to translate it and post it, please do! (and let us know about it)... (...) (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) Agreed! This might be the way to do it. It is not strong, but you can add a 1/2 brick technic bush ((URL) ) there - that might do it. (...) Beam - technic beam. Eg: (URL) then attaching the magnet to it. BR S (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) Sorry didn't see the reply to ross when i wrote my other mail how about something along this line (URL) still does not give you the 2.5 stud distance but might be a good starting point to go from. a couple of questions, do you want to use the (...) (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)
 
  Re: Bogie design (coupler)
 
(...) You need to be a bit cunning to get the coupling the right height but is not very complicated, see (URL) transparent buffer beam is at standard height. Tim (21 years ago, 28-Nov-03, to lugnet.trains)


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