B/W film of W&LLR in 1960s

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Re: B/W film of W&LLR in 1960s

Post by gregh » Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:23 am

philipy wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:11 am
Andrew wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:01 am I don't remember the names of those bits, but I'm pretty sure they're for the drop sides of the wagon to rest against while they're in the open position...
Agreed, and as far as I know they are just called "Dropside wagon door springs". Not only do they act as a rest, but more importantly protect the hinges from being over stressed as the heavy door tries to swing past 180degrees when it drops.
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Post by ge_rik » Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:01 pm

Hi Greg
Glad the video arrived ok. Sorry we didn't get to the W & LLR when you were over. Sounds like a good reason for a return visit, Greg .... ;)

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Post by markoteal » Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:18 pm

Great video Rik - good to see the train running through the back streets of Welshpool - its amazing now walking those streets to think trains ran through!
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Post by Soar Valley Light » Wed May 01, 2019 9:26 pm

philipy wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:11 am
Andrew wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:01 am I don't remember the names of those bits, but I'm pretty sure they're for the drop sides of the wagon to rest against while they're in the open position...
Agreed, and as far as I know they are just called "Dropside wagon door springs". Not only do they act as a rest, but more importantly protect the hinges from being over stressed as the heavy door tries to swing past 180degrees when it drops.
Also agreed - I couldn't remembe the precise name but Philip has nailed it!

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Re: B/W film of W&LLR in 1960s

Post by Soar Valley Light » Wed May 01, 2019 9:27 pm

Soar Valley Light wrote: Wed May 01, 2019 9:26 pm
philipy wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:11 am
Andrew wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:01 am I don't remember the names of those bits, but I'm pretty sure they're for the drop sides of the wagon to rest against while they're in the open position...
Agreed, and as far as I know they are just called "Dropside wagon door springs". Not only do they act as a rest, but more importantly protect the hinges from being over stressed as the heavy door tries to swing past 180degrees when it drops.
Also agreed - I couldn't remember the precise name but Philip has nailed it!

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