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I have decided to fit some tender pickups to my new Ivatt class 2 2-6-0. I have chosen this locomotive for three reasons:-
1) The six coupled wheels have a short wheelbase which is quite rigid so any discrepancies in my track laying can lead to one wheel being lifted in mid air.
2) The wired connection to the DCC plug in the tender means that is one connection I don't have to make
3) I plan to put an SWD sound chip in, so major surgery is inevitable to fit the speaker.
The plan I have in mind is to solder some phosphor bronze spring strip to some copper coated board. The phosphor bronze spring strip will rub against the inside rims of the wheels. The copper coated board will be attached to the underside of the tender chassis by UHU or similar adhesive.
Before I go any further, I have two questions:-
1) Is this a good plan or are there significantly better ways of doing this?
2) What type and size of phosphor bronze should I buy? Mainly Trains do such a wide range, I am confused by the choice available.
David
1) The six coupled wheels have a short wheelbase which is quite rigid so any discrepancies in my track laying can lead to one wheel being lifted in mid air.
2) The wired connection to the DCC plug in the tender means that is one connection I don't have to make
3) I plan to put an SWD sound chip in, so major surgery is inevitable to fit the speaker.
The plan I have in mind is to solder some phosphor bronze spring strip to some copper coated board. The phosphor bronze spring strip will rub against the inside rims of the wheels. The copper coated board will be attached to the underside of the tender chassis by UHU or similar adhesive.
Before I go any further, I have two questions:-
1) Is this a good plan or are there significantly better ways of doing this?
2) What type and size of phosphor bronze should I buy? Mainly Trains do such a wide range, I am confused by the choice available.
David