N Gauge Corridor Connectors

Barry M · November 19, 2015, 07:29:00 PM

A project a friend & I have been developing.
Just gauging interest and thoughts.

http://youtu.be/Ox5wK4GLmDc

Ben A · November 19, 2015, 07:45:24 PM

Hi Barry,

Looks good.

So what are they made from, and do they need to be self assembled? If so how tricky is that?

cheers

Ben A.

Barry M · November 19, 2015, 07:54:40 PM

They're made of black card. You would assemble yourself.
As everything in N Gauge, fiddly because it's small, but it's easy to do.
There would be instructions, but it's fairly obvious.

Newportnobby · November 19, 2015, 08:48:55 PM

Dependent on cost/fiddlyness(?) I'd be up for a shedload but would like to try one or two first

Zogbert Splod · November 19, 2015, 09:43:25 PM

Are these attached to both carriages or does it hold to the second one by it's springiness? Also, is there such a word as 'springiness'?

Mr Sprue · November 19, 2015, 09:45:26 PM

From what I can see in the video they look good. One question that springs to mind though would all the coupling have to be carried out by hand being that these corridors retain some tension?

Zogbert Splod · November 19, 2015, 09:47:07 PM

Quote from: Mr Sprue on November 19, 2015, 09:45:26 PM
From what I can see in the video they look good. One question that springs to mind though would all the coupling have to be carried out by hand being that these corridors retain some tension?

Yeah, I had that in mind when I asked my question above... Interesting.

Barry M · November 19, 2015, 10:03:06 PM

Quote from: Zogbert Splod on November 19, 2015, 09:43:25 PM
Are these attached to both carriages or does it hold to the second one by it's springiness? Also, is there such a word as 'springiness'?

One end is attached to the coach by tacky wax. The other coach end has a blank fitted. (Also with tacky wax) The bellows ride up against the blank end.
Tacky wax is easily separated and would not hinder auto coupling.
https://www.deluxematerials.co.uk/gb/miniatures/38-tacky-wax-5060243900258.html?search_query=Tacky+wax&results=1

MikeDunn · November 19, 2015, 10:13:10 PM

Do you have a higher def version ? 240dpi doesn't really let you see much , and full-screen looks ... well, not good is putting it mildly

Barry M · November 19, 2015, 10:34:13 PM

HD Version

http://youtu.be/ID1gLVMN7i4

silly moo · November 20, 2015, 05:21:02 AM

They look very good, I'm interested.

Dr Al · November 20, 2015, 04:36:52 PM

These look good for older coaches, though the modern Mk1s shown could overcome this by use of shorter couplers - one Farish short shank Rapido and one standard length will give corridor connections that just touch - I run all my Mk1s like this and have not run into any trouble so far.

HTH,
Alan

G_N_E_R · November 20, 2015, 04:53:19 PM

Looks interesting! I'd be interested in a bucket load if the price is right

Barry M · November 20, 2015, 05:26:50 PM

Quote from: Dr Al on November 20, 2015, 04:36:52 PM
These look good for older coaches, though the modern Mk1s shown could overcome this by use of shorter couplers - one Farish short shank Rapido and one standard length will give corridor connections that just touch - I run all my Mk1s like this and have not run into any trouble so far.

HTH,
Alan

Surprised you've had no derailments at pointwork.
It's a choice for sure.

Barry M · November 20, 2015, 05:29:08 PM

Quote from: G_N_E_R on November 20, 2015, 04:53:19 PM
Looks interesting! I'd be interested in a bucket load if the price is right

We are thinking at £4 for 10 plus postage (which won't be much)
We have some people who are going to test and review.
If all goes well, they should be available in around 2 weeks.