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Title: Parts to build power pick up from track
Post by: chuff_n_puff on June 03, 2008, 06:07:27 AM
Does anyone know a site I can go to purchase the thin brass or copper material to make the leaf for picking up power from the track for lighting of the car? Is there a pre-fabbed piece for this and what is it called, so I can search for it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Parts to build power pick up from track
Post by: hminky on June 03, 2008, 09:57:14 AM
I use KD coupler centering springs:

http://www.pacificcoastairlinerr.com/1879/locomotives/wipers/

Thank you if you visit
Harold
Title: Re: Parts to build power pick up from track
Post by: richG on June 03, 2008, 11:11:50 AM
I use Harold's idea. Works very well.

Rich
Title: Re: Parts to build power pick up from track
Post by: chuff_n_puff on June 03, 2008, 01:32:06 PM
Thanks a lot guys! I checked the site out and got everyhting I need and will get started.
Title: Re: Parts to build power pick up from track
Post by: Yampa Bob on June 04, 2008, 01:23:02 AM
This works well also, a bit pricey but one package will do a lot of projects.

http://www.ares-server.com/Ares/Ares.asp?MerchantID=RET01229&Action=Catalog&Type=Product&ID=83100
Title: Re: Parts to build power pick up from track
Post by: Ozzie21 on June 05, 2008, 05:25:24 AM
I use 15thou nickel silver wire. I found it to better then copper or phospher bronze wire, more reisiliant, more springy. I get it from my local hobby shop.


Charles Emerson
Queensland
Australia


Quote from: chuff_n_puff on June 03, 2008, 06:07:27 AM
Does anyone know a site I can go to purchase the thin brass or copper material to make the leaf for picking up power from the track for lighting of the car? Is there a pre-fabbed piece for this and what is it called, so I can search for it? Any help would be greatly appreciated.