Hello, dropped my Pale Blue Deltic off layout, managed to catch it but broke coupling, I know it seems a daft question but what couplings does it take? the coupling snapped and there seems to be 2 bits left in bogie, as I bought it in a set there is no paper work, so how do I get bogie out, I know I must seem really stupid - but would really appreciate some help, on these 2 questions
Thanks
Fred :-[
It's a while since I messed with my Blue Deltic, but I'm pretty sure the bogies just pull out, but be careful, in case my (very old ) memory is failing me. It takes the standard Farish couplings.
Ian
If it's the Deltic prototype DP1 then it takes NEM standard shank rapidos:
http://www.ehattons.com/23575/Graham_Farish_379_401_NEM_standard_couplings_Pack_of_20/StockDetail.aspx (http://www.ehattons.com/23575/Graham_Farish_379_401_NEM_standard_couplings_Pack_of_20/StockDetail.aspx)
These just push into the NEM socket on the bogie.
If it's an older style production deltic then you'll need the older style sprung rapido:
http://www.ehattons.com/23577/Graham_Farish_379_405_Farish_N_Gauge_couplings_and_springs_Pack_of_10/StockDetail.aspx (http://www.ehattons.com/23577/Graham_Farish_379_405_Farish_N_Gauge_couplings_and_springs_Pack_of_10/StockDetail.aspx)
The bogie frame will need to be unclipped, and be careful for the coupling spring which is in there - it may make a bid for freedom!
Cheers,
Alan
Hello Dr. Al, it is the pale blue Deltic that came in a set, I'll try to get bogie out, but while it is in I can't see a spring :thankyousign:
Fred
Sounds like the newer style model (if it has working lights it is), so won't have spring couplers.
Cheers,
Alan