I've purchased some DG couplings from Wizard models. The issue I have is sourcing electro magnets to operate them as Wizard doesn't now stock these.
Is there an alternative?
Thanks

I've never used it but Peco made an electromagnet for uncoupling, code PL-25. Might be what you need.

Will.

Quote from: Will_J on Today at 10:08:31 AMI've never used it but Peco made an electromagnet for uncoupling, code PL-25. Might be what you need.

If you don't feel like spending around £8.50 for each uncoupling location, you can make them yourself for rather a lot less and not a lot of time required.

1 sewing machine bobbin, around 25p each for metal ones, Plastic ones are often cheaper but do pong a bit after use due to the heat generated in the coil.

1 M6 bolt and nut, 80p each or less. Make sure it's plated steel, not stainless since not all stainless steels are magnetic.

0.2mm enamelled copper wire, around £5/100m which will do quite a lot of uncoupler windings.

I'll leave it at that rather than cluttering up the thread at this stage. If you want to know how to make/fit them, either ask here or drop me a PM and I can supply the details.

Quote from: Will_J on Today at 10:08:31 AMI've never used it but Peco made an electromagnet for uncoupling, code PL-25. Might be what you need.

Using B&Bs which operate on the same principle as DGs, I've found the PECO electromagnets to be weak. My preference was the same PK magnets from Wizard, with SEEP (now Gaugemaster) EM-1 as the next best.

I've got a load of electromagnets as used on James Street that I no longer need, so if you're interested we could come to a deal?

Dave

Dave @Southerngooner

I might need a few!

Martyn

Quote from: martyn on Today at 11:39:20 AMI might need a few!

I've got a few as well, that I got from Dave then changed my mind - ended up using servos to move magnets under the baseboard.

Neil

Quote from: Southerngooner on Today at 11:23:52 AMI've got a load of electromagnets as used on James Street that I no longer need, so if you're interested we could come to a deal?

Dave

I'm interested what make and how much please

I agree with PLD about the magnets; Peco too weak, PK very good (but remember, they need a switch, I think, which is not included), EM1 very good and come complete with switch.

Martyn

if you dont want electro magnets try making the loop out of the steel wire supplied and get a small strong magnet on a coffee stirrer and with a bit of practice this works. you can read about it on RMWeb 2mm section in on of the projects by izzy, I think they are priory road , Tendring or Circle sidings possibly