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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: Dorsetmike on April 10, 2018, 11:01:07 AM

Title: Sheet rails for tarpaulin support
Post by: Dorsetmike on April 10, 2018, 11:01:07 AM
I don't recall seeing any open wagons with these in N gauge they were pivoted on the wagon ends. I believe they were less common after grouping  although the SR built some wagons to LSWR design up to 1926 the pics are of Cambrian 00 kits. Maybe a project for etched brass?

(http://www.cambrianmodels.co.uk/srimgs/lswropen.jpg)

(http://www.cambrianmodels.co.uk/srimgs/srsecr7.jpg)

Title: Re: Sheet rails for tarpaulin support
Post by: Shiney Sheff on April 14, 2018, 08:21:15 PM
Sorry but can't see what you are on about as the links don't work.

Bob
Title: Re: Sheet rails for tarpaulin support
Post by: Dorsetmike on April 14, 2018, 10:38:52 PM
Try this link and scroll down to the pics of LSWR open wagons

http://cambrianmodels.co.uk/lbseswkits.html (http://cambrianmodels.co.uk/lbseswkits.html)

Similar GWR type
http://www.hattons.co.uk/215077/Parkside_Models_PC81_10_ton_GWR_open_wagon_Dia_O11_plastic_kit/StockDetail.aspx (http://www.hattons.co.uk/215077/Parkside_Models_PC81_10_ton_GWR_open_wagon_Dia_O11_plastic_kit/StockDetail.aspx)

The actual rail could be modelled with wire, but working pivots at either end could be fiddly.
Title: Re: Sheet rails for tarpaulin support
Post by: Hailstone on April 15, 2018, 01:07:23 AM
there is an N gauge society kit NGSK0360 which contains an open shock wagon with sheet bar and a shock van

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Sheet rails for tarpaulin support
Post by: Dorsetmike on April 15, 2018, 12:48:46 PM
Had a look, those are BR not SR/ex LSWR, can't get the image large enough to see detail of the pivot at the end;  Further to that, £10.90 is a bit pricey for a sheet bar, I don't need the wagons just the sheet rails.
Title: Re: Sheet rails for tarpaulin support
Post by: Hailstone on April 15, 2018, 12:52:22 PM
I bent mine up from 0.33 brass rod supplied for handrails, they fitted into holes in the ends of the bodies

Regards,

Alex
Title: Re: Sheet rails for tarpaulin support
Post by: javlinfaw7 on April 22, 2018, 09:53:52 PM
Peco do one
https://images.railsofsheffield.com/product-images.axd/IMG_3398apr12.jpg?preset=large