Rail-built buffer stops
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Rail-built buffer stops
Hello,
I am looking for a plan or jig for making rail-built buffer stops using bullhead rail, preferably of MR, LNWR, or LMS design.
Any assistance appreciated.
John
I am looking for a plan or jig for making rail-built buffer stops using bullhead rail, preferably of MR, LNWR, or LMS design.
Any assistance appreciated.
John
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Re: Rail-built buffer stops
Dave Franks - LMS Models - will sell you some cast ones. Much easier!
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Re: Rail-built buffer stops
These would be a good start:
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Lanarkshire Models sell them:
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http://www.lanarkshiremodels.com/
viewtopic.php?t=1058
viewtopic.php?t=815
viewtopic.php?t=4258
Lanarkshire Models sell them:
viewtopic.php?t=4214&start=25
http://www.lanarkshiremodels.com/
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Re: Rail-built buffer stops
I have a Studiolith bending tool from 1979, never used! Now I know what it's for...
Thanks for the replies everyone.
John
Thanks for the replies everyone.
John
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Re: Rail-built buffer stops
I actually produced a GWR buffer stop using my Studiolith wire bending tool, so I can vouch for the fact that it does work.
However, that was before cast buffer stop kits became available, and all my subsequent buffer stops have been assembled from these kits.
My original bent rail buffer stop is still in place on the layout, with a cast example right next to it. It is only if you look closely that you can spot the lack of bolt-head detail on the bent rail version.
However, that was before cast buffer stop kits became available, and all my subsequent buffer stops have been assembled from these kits.
My original bent rail buffer stop is still in place on the layout, with a cast example right next to it. It is only if you look closely that you can spot the lack of bolt-head detail on the bent rail version.
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Re: Rail-built buffer stops
LMS models (Dave Franks) would be the first stop. However there are Mikes Models from years ago which you might find on a swap meet stand or at an exhibition. Then as others have suggested you could bend up your own. Others may recall the MRJ edition but there was an article on making your own!
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This topic prompted me to have a rummage around and I turned up an original Studiolith bending tool, which is a bit of a mystery since I never dealt with that firm, coming to P4 after their demise. I guess it came secondhand, but is a useful bit of kit. I think about 20 or more years ago I purchased some ready made rail built stops, and then some more cast LSWR ones from Martin Finney, and finally after all that time am about to use them!
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Mainly Trains (wizard Models) do both whitemetal and cast brass for the GWR type. I believe Iain Rice did the masters:
https://www.wizardmodels.ltd/shop/buildings/mt244/
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No one has mentioned the PECO one?
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My intention here is actually do attempt do do something on the cheap, for once, as I am heading into retirement!
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Tim V wrote:No one has mentioned the PECO one?
The PECO buffer stop is based on an LNER pattern using only straight pieces of rail.
Regards
Tony.
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Tony Wilkins wrote:Tim V wrote:No one has mentioned the PECO one?
The PECO buffer stop is based on an LNER pattern using only straight pieces of rail.
Regards
Tony.
I don't think so, Peco SL40 has curved side rails. It is very easy to just replace the cross piece with short lengths of real rail to fit them to P4 track.
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Proton wrote:My intention here is actually do attempt do do something on the cheap, for once,
And no reason why not.
I have built LBSC pattern rail built buffer stops without the aid of any sort of bending tool, just by bending the wire with pliers. Very sharp bends will often snap but but some solder will usually fix that problem and when cleaned up and painted you cannot see the join.
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Nice diorama, Terry!
Thank you.
John
Thank you.
John
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Thanks John. However I cannot claim the brake van - it is the work of Alan Monk who is a regular operator on Elcot Road.
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Re: Rail-built buffer stops
barhamd wrote:Tony Wilkins wrote:Tim V wrote:No one has mentioned the PECO one?
The PECO buffer stop is based on an LNER pattern using only straight pieces of rail.
Regards
Tony.
I don't think so, Peco SL40 has curved side rails. It is very easy to just replace the cross piece with short lengths of real rail to fit them to P4 track.
David
There are several different types of buffer stop available from PECO, the one I had in mind was their recent one which comes with two buffer beams for 00 and EM gauge.
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Re: Rail-built buffer stops
Never seen that one before!
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Id say that is the new Bullhead rail buffer stop. Im actually quite impressed with Peco's new bull head range. the flexi track is nicely detailed.
Doug
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