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    Pacer BSI Emergency coupling

    We managed to borrow one for initial movement but interested in purchase. Please e mail me nbrason@yahoo.co.uk if you are wishing to sell it....
    Post by: namron, Apr 2, 2021 in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    Pacer BSI Emergency coupling

    Would anyone know where to purchase ( or borrow in the short term) an emergency coupling for Pacers ? We have need of one as we have 2 sets...
    Thread by: namron, Nov 15, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Diesel & Electric Traction
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    BR Mk 1 Bogie swap

    No experience with your problem but might be interested in obtaining a couple of BR 1 bogies if you have spare
    Post by: namron, Apr 14, 2019 in forum: Carriage & Wagon M.I.C.
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    Water in vacuum brake pipes.

    Thanks guys. I have water everywhere in the system, two cylinders not working properly with water draining from release valve. Stripped a DA...
    Post by: namron, Mar 25, 2019 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Water in vacuum brake pipes.

    Hi Andy. Thanks for the reply. It's an ex industrial Hudswell Clark loco. You can probably guess where I am . If you know of anywhere we can get...
    Post by: namron, Mar 17, 2019 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Water in vacuum brake pipes.

    Hi folks Does anyone have problems with water in vacuum brakes. This is frequently noted and loco staff put it down to condensation. I am...
    Thread by: namron, Mar 17, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Mk1 coach bogie pivot casting

    Thanks Ken. I am about to put it back using bolts and will put some gasket material underneath. Another large railway I spoke to just bolt them up...
    Post by: namron, Feb 15, 2019 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Mk1 coach bogie pivot casting

    The stuff I took out was in poor condition but hair felt could describe it quite well I think .
    Post by: namron, Feb 11, 2019 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Mk1 coach bogie pivot casting

    Hi Ken. I wonder why it would even need mastic ? Might keep water out I suppose if it was around the outside. Maybe it is just as simple as that....
    Post by: namron, Feb 11, 2019 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Mk1 coach bogie pivot casting

    Hi Garry . Great photos . Thanks Norman
    Post by: namron, Feb 11, 2019 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Mk1 coach bogie pivot casting

    Hi Garry. Great photos . Cheers Norman
    Post by: namron, Feb 11, 2019 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Mk1 coach bogie pivot casting

    Hi . No it doesn't look the same, The gasket I am refering to is underneath the bottom casting to issolate it from the bolster. In the SRPS you...
    Post by: namron, Feb 11, 2019 in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock
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    Mk1 coach bogie pivot casting

    Can anyone explain the purpose of the gasket between the underneath of the pivot casting and the top of the bolster on a BR1 bogie? I wouldn't...
    Thread by: namron, Feb 11, 2019, 13 replies, in forum: Heritage Rolling Stock