Cheap modification Coal bunker

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Cheap modification Coal bunker

Post by Sir Clothem Cap » Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:02 am

This mod wasn't done by me but I intend to do it to other engines in the fleet.

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to make one in balsa design the side panels and attatch using the handrail bolts the front of the bunker is a flat plate stuk to the back of the cab plate, build out to right width with two square blocks and large one at the bottom shape the bottom with sandpaper and glue a back plate on the back. Make a false coal load and attatch to the top of the hollow bit. easy :D

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Post by DolwyddelanLightRail » Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:44 am

I was doing the same to Britomart, but thats lost in the depths if time! :lol:

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Post by RSLR » Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:30 pm

So its made from wood? looks good 8)

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Post by Sir Clothem Cap » Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:18 am

As it is reasonably far from the hot bits there is no problem in using light wood.

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Post by Pendo Pilot » Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:24 am

Don't forget to add a good size (longer than the bunker) centre or twin buffer setup to the rear though. Traincrew will get narked at the banging noise everytime they brake otherwise.. :D :D

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Post by Sir Clothem Cap » Thu Oct 20, 2011 12:19 pm

providing you use mamod buffered stock on this oneits fine even on bends but a buffer extension would be advisable if you have any issues

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