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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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Thu, 31 Mar 2005 22:45:59 GMT
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In lugnet.announce.moc, 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
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> Of course shunting is useless without being able to uncouple and couple at will.
> The model therefore includes an in-built motorized device triggered by a
> trackside ramp anywhere on the layout. With pnuematically operated points the
> 'Hand of God' will hopefully become a rarer sight!
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> 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
<snipped loads of cool stuff>
Jonathan,
Holy smokes, this is cool!
The application, execution, function, and form...all meld together in a
beautiful working package. I am literally sitting here shaking my head in awe
and wonder. Most impressive!
later,
James Mathis
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