A-Frame*
This
product has been developed to fulfil the need for a
quick, safe and convenient means of holding gauge 1
locomotives - steam or electric - for the purpose of
servicing and adjusting.
In
use, the A-FRAME supports
the locomotive by the shanks of the buffers and, in
the case of tender locos, by the tender drawbar also.
All parts of the loco are constrained within the extremities
of the frame, such that nothing comes into contact with
the workbench, thus avoiding the possibility of damage
to paintwork.
For
added versatility, the drawbar support ends are removable,
to enable the user to customise these fittings in order
to accommodate different styles of loco-tender coupling.
*
Design & development by Alan Anderson, Northants
Group G1MRA member.
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A-FRAME loco maintenance
/ carrying cradle (gauge 1) |
£85.00
Note
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Format:
Initially, the A-FRAME
will be available in the style described
here. Consideration will be given to requests for the
manufacture of frames for use with locomotives built
to other scale and gauges, or with non-standard buffers/couplers.
Accessories:
A carrying handle is to be made
available.
Note
1: When supplied by mail order, the unit
is supplied without the longitudinal spacer
tubes, as these present problems with packaging. Accordingly,
the price is £82.50. This tubing is readily available
(10mm o.d. mild steel), but in the event of difficulty,
it can be supplied by ourselves. Please enquire re.
special packaging costs.
The
frame is fully adjustable to accommodate tender and
tank locos, and can also be used with certain diesel
locos and coaches.
It
provides a convenient and safe means of transportation
of steam locomotives when hot.
The
frame comprises a set of fully machined components which
can be assembles in a few minutes.
No
tools are required.
With
the locomotive and tender held in perfect alignment,
the frame may be laid in any of four positions for access
to wheels and valve gear, for example..
..or
inverted, for easy access to motors, inside motion,
burners etc.
All
types of work may be carried out without risk of damage
to delicate fittings.
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