Merlin Spares
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Merlin Spares
Hello,
I am new to G scale live steam modelling and have recently inherited my Grandfathers Merlin gas locomotive. I originally had to fix the servo control circuit and in doing so I snapped a bolt on the gas/ignition system.
Does anyone know where I can buy replacement parts fro Merlin locomotives.
To those more familiar with these systems it is hollow - I assume to allow gas to flow through it if that helps.
Thank you
I am new to G scale live steam modelling and have recently inherited my Grandfathers Merlin gas locomotive. I originally had to fix the servo control circuit and in doing so I snapped a bolt on the gas/ignition system.
Does anyone know where I can buy replacement parts fro Merlin locomotives.
To those more familiar with these systems it is hollow - I assume to allow gas to flow through it if that helps.
Thank you
Gareth
Re: Merlin Spares
Gareth,
Your description sounds like a "banjo" bolt.
Merlin are long defunct, so parts are unavailable.
A model tool/screw supplier may be able to help, but you would need to know the size & thread pitch etc.
Alternatively a Merlin owner may have some better suggestions.
Must say, there have been no replies yet!
A model engineer, such as Tony at Rhos Helyg may be able to make/adapt something to fit.
Good luck!
Your description sounds like a "banjo" bolt.
Merlin are long defunct, so parts are unavailable.
A model tool/screw supplier may be able to help, but you would need to know the size & thread pitch etc.
Alternatively a Merlin owner may have some better suggestions.
Must say, there have been no replies yet!
A model engineer, such as Tony at Rhos Helyg may be able to make/adapt something to fit.
Good luck!
Rob G
Madog & Mersey Railway (SM32)
In my Father's roundhouse are many loco sheds.
Madog & Mersey Railway (SM32)
In my Father's roundhouse are many loco sheds.
Re: Merlin Spares
Thanks for the recommendation Rob, but unfortunately I cannot help.
My suggestion would be to contact Simon Whenmouth at http://www.anythingnarrowgauge.co.uk/
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Re: Merlin Spares
Thank you for the advice. I will email Simon and will post the outcome at later date on the forum.
Gareth
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Gareth
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As Tony said try Simon.
However, banjo bolts are used on a lot of other things, fuel systems on cars for one. If you have a local Diesel injection specialist they may be able to help If you take along the parts.
Can you post a picture of the bits and where it screws in to?
However, banjo bolts are used on a lot of other things, fuel systems on cars for one. If you have a local Diesel injection specialist they may be able to help If you take along the parts.
Can you post a picture of the bits and where it screws in to?
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Here are three images depicting the broken part and the cab showing where it went.
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Hi Gareth
The Merlin banjo thread size is M5 x 0.8mm. They also used PTFE washers to seal the joint.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Ian
The Merlin banjo thread size is M5 x 0.8mm. They also used PTFE washers to seal the joint.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Ian
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Re: Merlin Spares
Thanks for the recommendation. I emailed Simon and we've sorted a new bolt out. Loco still doesn't run but we're getting thereTonyW wrote: ↑Wed Jan 16, 2019 11:28 amThanks for the recommendation Rob, but unfortunately I cannot help.
My suggestion would be to contact Simon Whenmouth at http://www.anythingnarrowgauge.co.uk/
Gareth
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Glad to hear things are moving on a bit.
It's all part of the fun of steam engines.
It's all part of the fun of steam engines.
If at first you don't succeed, use a bigger hammer!
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