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Re: Slaters 2 ton slate wagon
Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2020 5:59 pm
by TonyW
Sorry for the late reply, I missed this...
Paul_in_Ricky wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2020 12:24 pmWhat do you use to apply the iron fillings ?
An old tea spoon.
Re: Slaters 2 ton slate wagon
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2020 2:49 am
by LNR
A quick check of our local electronics store (Jaycar) reveals rare earth and Ferite magnets of various sizes, some with mounting holes.
Grant.
Re: Slaters 2 ton slate wagon
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2020 8:02 am
by ge_rik
Magnetic jewellery clasps on eBay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181568440017
These are £2.49 for 10 or £7.99 for 50 - UK supplier
There are different styles available so might be worthwhile doing some more digging
Rik
Re: Slaters 2 ton slate wagon
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2020 8:09 am
by River Lin
Thanks guys.
I have been doing some digging around and have found a few that may be possible.
D.
Re: Slaters 2 ton slate wagon
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2020 3:31 pm
by River Lin
Hi guys.
My Baldwin and train so far with magnetic couplings.
https://youtu.be/qvaU1HbW6eM
It was tested on my local model engineers outdoor track earlier today. The couplings are strong enough to stop the whole train if I hold back the last wagon. I am definitely going to get more to add to the three new wooden slate wagons that I have just cut the materials for. I wonder how many wagons I could pull in total before the train gets too heavy. The 1st truck is a scratchbuilt FR coal wagon in which i am going to house the batteries, receiver, sound card and speaker under a false coal load. The blue box in the second truck holds the batteries at present and a manual speed controller.
David.
Re: Slaters 2 ton slate wagon
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2020 9:49 pm
by LNR
"It's not easy being green"
Very nice David.
Grant.
Re: Slaters 2 ton slate wagon
Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2020 7:08 pm
by sjrixon
Did you find a source of magnets for couplings?
Slate trucks look amazing, really must build a couple myself.
Re: Slaters 2 ton slate wagon
Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 12:43 pm
by cragrat
I've been reading your description of building a slaters slate wagon. I have recently got hold of one of these kits which I am slowly assembling. Can you please elaborate on your method of bolting on the axle boxes. I hate permanently fixing these items, but cannot see any method of using bolts without an undue amount of fiddling with very small nuts in a very constricted space between the wheels and the back of the axle box.
Thanks
John