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Hi all,
to draw a model, which I own for over 5 years, I have now done CAD files for the
60ies hook coupling and the 60ies 4.5 train waggon wheel with riffles.
Now at last I was able to render the "Esso promotional set 121".
The result can be seen here:
http://www.brickshelf.com/gallery/Ben/train-engines/train121_v3.jpg
The dats I designed for the model are uploaded here and will hopefully be added
to parts tracker soon:
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=105523
Interestingly I found three totally different shapes of hook couplings (I was
only aware of 2) and have learned in the meantime that even 2 more cross
combinations exist in rare quantities, so there are 5 different couplings in
total!
A)
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=999418
this hook design was basically used in combination with the part 3176.dat
Plate 3 x 2 with Hole (better to be named "Plate 2 x 3 with Coupling,
Female") and used in sets like 111 153 113 in first release 1966
B)
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=999419
this hook design was basically used in combination with the
Plate 2 x 4 with Coupling, Female
in sets in upgraded version 111 153 113 and others in 1967
C)
http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=999420
this hook design was used only in combination with the
modified Plate 2 x 4 with Coupling, Female
It has been used in the last sets which came with hook couplings as probably set
116 (1968++)
As written there exist obviously cross mixes of 737 and 3176 parts, but those
odd combinations seem to be quite rare. Among nearly 30 couplings with the 737
plate I have none with the hook in year 1966 shape. Same with 3176 plates and
hooks in 1967 design. A friend of mine found both in his bigger collection.
Kind Regards,
Ben
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