3 1/2 G Brit.....another question !

[glenalmond4]

Hi all ,
could anyone advise me where I can get some loco coil springs as Ive just discovered that the ones supplied by Reeves dont fit my studs on the axleboxes.......as they have been tapped 4 BA ! and of course the Reeves springs only fit 5BA.......all the joys of taking on a part built !.
Cheers Tony.

[baggo]

Hi Tony,

I found this firm on the net some time ago which sells springs of all shapes and sizes in small quantities. Might be worth having a browse.

www.cisdirect.co.uk/default.asp

Also GLR sell a small range. I presume Blackgates etc. will also sell them. If all else fails you can always wind your own. Not too difficult and a lot cheaper!

John

[jackrae]

I've a mate who's building a Britannia in 5"
On the basis that drawings are never perfect, does anyone know if there's a website listing possible drawing errors
many thanks
jack

[Laurie_B]

jackrae said:

I've a mate who's building a Britannia in 5"
On the basis that drawings are never perfect, does anyone know if there's a website listing possible drawing errors
many thanks
jack

You could try Doug Hewson,who (according to his latest catalogue) is redrawing the Britannia design for 5" gauge.He already provides parts for a much more realistic cab assembly than the Perrier or Winson versions.He also provides a number of scale castings and other parts for the range of B.R. Standard locos.
There is also an interesting website about a 7-1/4" Brit under construction that might be of interest.
Details of the Winson Britannia model saga can be seen here
Hope this is of assistance.

[JohnP]

Hi Tony,

Don't forget our own Alan Stepney, who lists a number of drawing errors on his website

www.alanstepney.info/

JohnP

[Nigel Bennett]

Hi, Tony - you could try Lee springs. They have an enormous range of them in music wire and stainless; their website will give you all the information you need. We use them from work here. They take plastic money, too.

Usual disclaimer.

www.leespring.co.uk