Perseverance Chassis Kits SUGGESTED WHEELS.

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Perseverance Chassis Kits
This is a range of locomotive and tender chassis, designed by Rod Neep, which will enable the Modeller to
build a chassis of scale appearance. All PERSEVERANCE chassis have the facility of being built as a rigid
chassis (BASIC) or as a fully compensated chassis based on Mike Sharman’s ``Flexichas’’ principle. The
chassis design is now of the ``slot and tab’’ type construction, which allows even the novice Modeller to build
a chassis with accurately, aligned frames. All kits are designed to be suitable for 00. EM. & 18, 83 gauge, and
contain in the packed kits frame spacers for 00 gauge, The 00 spacers can be exchanged for EM & 18.83
Spacers or supplied in the kit as required by Mail order The kits are quite easy to build, without un-necessary
complications and with a minimum of tools. All chassis components are ETCHED onto .018 Brass with the
valve gears and coupling rods and connecting rods etched onto Nickel Silver.
A PERSEVERANCE “FLEXICHAS “chassis will not only greatly improve the looks of your model, but if
built as a Flexichas unit will greatly improve the standard of running, by giving the model greater
controllability, smoother running and greatly improved traction for improved hauling power. All this is gained
by having a chassis design that enables the wheels to be on the track all of the time, no matter how UN-even
your trackwork is. Even track laid ``dead level’’ will have an un-evenness of a few thousandths of an inch. So
with a rigid chassis some of the wheels are not touching the track and doing their job to pick up current and
haul the train. With a `Flexichas’ the wheels are ALWAYS on the track, no matter how slight the track
variation is over joints, slopes, pointwork etc. A Flexichas can handle some quite spectacular trackwork also;
anyone who has seen Mike Sharman’s twisting, turning and test track can verify this!
Most of the chassis kits are designed to fit under the bodies of proprietary models by Hornby,
Mainline, and Bachman Lima Dapol etc. Some are designed specifically for other manufacturer’s kit
models. However, there is no reason why any chassis kit cannot be fitted into either a ready-to-run
model or a kit built model. Usually the only modification, which might be needed, is to perhaps shorten
the mainframes at either end to accommodate the thickness of the buffer beam on the body. (This is best
done before chassis assembly.) Compensated Kits include the following parts: - Etched brass mainframes,
frame spacers for 00, spring detail, brake gear, wheel balance weights, jointed coupling rods, special
`Machined Brass Square Horn blocks’ and etched brass horn guides, plain top hat bearings and the
compensating beam and pivot.
Where applicable, the kits also include a compensated bogie unit, cylinders and valve gear etc.
Tender chassis kits are not included with chassis kits but are available separately. Items that are required to
complete the chassis to personal choice are wheels, motor and gears. For your guidance the recommended
motors and wheels are given under each description of the kit.
CUSTOMERS THAT REQUIRE EM or P4 Frame spacers as an alternative to the 00 Gauge provided are
requested to request this when ordering, or for kits already supplied return the 00 spacers and the P4 or EM
spacers will be supplied by return F.O.C from Chris Parrish when requested.
SUGGESTED WHEELS.
Recommended wheel sizes are given under each chassis heading, but please note that in a few
cases, e.g. GWR Castle, the prototype wheel size cannot be fitted due to the clearances of the
flanges of adjacent wheels.
Wheel descriptions are given as follows:- (example)
Bogie wheels 3’2’’ 10 spoke (where applicable)
Driving 6’8’’ 20 spoke
Wheel stroke (26’’)-(i.e. stroke at crankpin)
Crankpin in line with spokes (IL) Crankpin between spokes (PB) These notations are those used by Mike
Sharman in his book :- ‘`Wheel Specifications for the Modeller’’
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ROMFORD and Markits wheel sizes are shown separately after the prototype information for those
modellers who wish to use them. With the growing range of wheels from Markits and Alan Gibson it is often
possible to obtain exactly the correct wheel for the model in terms of size, number of spokes, crank throw and
position of the crankpin, which is why we quote this information under each chassis heading.
Please bear in mind when choosing the wheels for your model that the real locomotive very often had wheels
as much as 2’’ diameter under size due to re-profiling after wear. This gives the Modeller a little licence in
choosing the wheel sizes.
MARKITS - ROMFORD: - THE MOST POPULAR KIT DRIVING WHEELS
These wheels have a cast metal centre, and are fitted with Nickel silver tyres, and available in insulated or tyre
(Non-insulated) versions. Markits now supply all Romford wheels in a NEW BLACK FINISH The Driving
wheels have a square axle hole to assist in quartering, a special screwdriver is available to secure the driving
wheels axles. A special. Romford crank pin is required.
ALAN GIBSON Wheels:Moulded plastics centre and fitted with bright steel tyres. Each wheel is closely scaled to a given prototype,
although some modellers will find them equally representative to cover other types. Alan Gibson special
Crank pins are required. All the above wheels use a standard 1/8’’ axle. Balance weights are not moulded the
wheels.
FITTING WHEELS
MARKITS -ROMFORD.
It is usual practice to fit insulated wheels to one side of the chassis and non-insulated to the other side. The
insulated wheels can be easily identified from the back of the wheel by looking for the fibre insulation
between the wheel tyre and the rim. Push the wheel onto the axle so that the square section on the end of the
axle engages fully in the wheel centre. The axle nut is then screwed into place from the outside. The crank
pins screw into the outside of the wheel, these and the wheel nuts can both be tightened using the special
Romford screwdriver. Wheels need to be ``quartered’’ in relation to each other, meaning in MOST cases,
when looking down from the top of the model, and looking forwards, the crankpins on the left hand wheels
point towards the top, and those on the right hand side point forwards. I.E. a quarter of a revolution apart. We
recommend a neat etched cover our ref. V013 to glue over the axle nut.
ALAN GIBSON Driving Wheels
These are all insulated wheels. Fit by pushing squarely onto the axle by pressing on the HUB part of the
wheel, and gently rotating the wheel onto the axle. Instructions that are required for fitting the crankpins are
given in each pack of crankpins supplied for each make of wheel. These wheels all need to be quartered by
trial and error. The end result is as described for Romford wheels. The method of quartering is as follows: Set the wheels on the driven axle (the one with the gear) to as near 90 degrees as possible by eye. (It doesn’t
matter if they are a degree or so out!) Now NEVER alter this pair again. Set the next pair of wheels along in
the same way, and then put the coupling rods on, in effect coupling up only the two sets to form a 0-4-0. Test
run on the track by pushing the chassis along. A tight spot will mean that the wheels are out of quarter. All you
need to do is adjust ONLY ONE WHEEL of the last pair fitted. Never touch the other three wheels and always
adjust the SAME wheel, until the chassis runs smoothly. NEVER touch any of these four wheels again.
Set the next pair of wheels approximately quartered, and fit only the section of coupling rods joining this pair
to the adjacent pair. Adjust ONE WHEEL ONLY of the LAST pair fitted until the chassis runs smoothly.
Much is talked about the problem of quartering wheels. Follow the above set of instructions and you will get
results easily. A tight spot may be caused by the holes in the coupling rods being too small. A sloppy fit of the
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rods always works best. If in doubt, open up the holes in the coupling rods, but NEVER MAKE THE HOLES
OVAL, keep them round.
For further information on Chassis construction ideas we recommend a Book written by Ian Rice, and
published by Wild Swan Locomotive Chassis Construction.
SUGGESTED PARTS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE CHASSIS.
A suggested motor type is given under each chassis heading. However the chassis kits are designed to enable
to accept any type of motor subject to space within the body. All chassis kits are supplied without motor,
wheels and gears to allow for personal choice.
Wheel arrangements: Quoted as for example 0-6-0, 0-4-2, 4-6-2.etc.
The first number is the number of the leading wheels
The second is the number of driving wheels.
The third is the number of trailing wheels.
AN 0-6-0 CHASSIS USING ROMFORD WHEELS WILL REQUIRE: 3 Insulated driving wheels.
3 non-Insulated driving wheels.
3 Driving wheel axles (only in 00 & EM. gauge.)
6 Crankpins and fixers
A 4-6-2 CHASSIS USING ALAN GIBSON WHEELS: 4 Bogie wheels and two axles
3 pair driving wheels
3 axles (gauge of your choice )
2 Trailing wheels and 2 axles.
6 crankpins and fixers.
MOTORS and MOTOR MOUNTS
A chassis being fitted with a Mashima or Tenshodo motor will require.
A motor with 2mm motor shaft ie. MH1620,MH1624 requires PERSEVERANCE VMM4 or VMM1 .
A motor with a 1.5mm shaft like the 1224 and Tenshodo mini motors require VMM5 mount
GEARS
ROMFORD 40-1 gear set 1.5mm bore worm for Mashima 1015,1020,1024
ROMFORD 40-1 gear set 2.0mm bore worm for Mashima 1620, 1624,1626,
RIGID CHASSIS PACKS “00” FRAME ETCHINGS & VALVE GEAR SETS & COUPLING RODS
Chris Parrish is now able offer the established range of Perseverance chassis kits in three different packs to
allow modeller to choose the number of components they require. Puffers have in the past only offered
chassis as described above that included the compensation units, we have found that many customers do not
require the horn guide etchings , square bearings and compensation beam and some customers only require the
basic frame etchings not our normal selection of instructions ,small castings , nuts bolts wire etc.
RIGID and Compensated KITS PRODUCED FROM OCTOBER 2013 onwards will now only
include “00” frame spacers. EM and P4 Spacers can be supplied if requested at no further charge
Each chassis type described below is now listed and priced as follows :
LCxxx for the Complete Kit in the original style with compensation parts.
LCxxxR for the complete chassis pack without compensation unit
LCxxxE for the basic frame etchings and frame spacers
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Perseverance LNER Loco Chassis Kits
LC01R LNER/BR J72 class 0-6-0 (Suits Bodies by Mainline , Bachman NUCAST )
Rigid chassis pack
Price £14.95
Suggested other Parts required to be purchased in addition to pack provided to complete a running chassis :
DRIVING WHEELS: Driving, 4’1’’ 12 spoke (22’’-IL) or Romford 16mm.
MOTOR: Mashima 1024 with VMM4 motor mount or 1224 and VMM5 mount with Romford Gears
LC01
LC01E
The compensated chassis pack for J72
The frame etchings and spacers for J72
Price £18.95
Price £5.95
LC02R LNER/BR N2 class 0-6-2T (Suits the Dapol/Airfix /Hornby Nu Cast Body Shells )
Price for a rigid chassis pack........................................ £16.95
Parts required to complete a working chassis
WHEELS: Driving, 5’8’’ 18 spoke (22’’-PB) or Romford 22mm
Trailing,3’8’’ 10 spoke or Romford 14mm
MOTOR: 1224 or 1024 Mashima Flat Can type and VMM5 Motor mount and Romford Gears
LC02
The compensated chassis pack for N2 Class
LC02E
The Frame Etchings and Spacers for N2 Class
Price £20.95
Price £ 8.95
LC04R LNER/BR A3 and A4 (earlier A1) class 4-6-2 (Suits Hornby,& Wills Body Shells )
Price for a rigid chassis pack £31.00
Illustrated above are the frame and cylinder etch for A3/A4 Chassis.
The kit includes etched brass cylinders and nickel silver valve gear and cylinder and valve covers made from
white metal castings
Other Parts required to complete a working chassis
WHEELS: Leading, Bogie 3’6’’ 12 spoke or Romford 12mm
Driving, 6’8’’ 20 spoke (26’’-PB) or Romford 26mm
Trailing,3’8’’ 10 spoke or Romford 14mm
MOTOR: Mashima 1624 with Romford Gears and VMM4 motor mount or Portescap RG4M
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NOTE that the pre-1983 Hornby model is an A3 and the LNER classes the later model as A1 The
chassis is the same for both as this was a change in the class number. This kit is supplied with cylinders nickel
silver valve gear and cross head etchings and cylinder castings etc.
LC04 .The compensated chassis pack for A3/A4 Class
Price £34.95
LC04E The frame Etchings and Spacers only
Price £8.95
Other parts in our range that are available to improve an A1/A3 include Our etched brass Tender Kit of the 8
wheel Tender our ref. T5 and the Steam Super Detailing Kits ref. DK 32 & DK33 We also supply the tender
chassis sub frame TC5
LC06R LNER/BR (Ex GCR) D11 class 4-4-0 (suits BEC Models and Bachmann )
Price for a rigid chassis pack........................................................... £17.95
WHEELS: Bogie 3’6’’ 10 spoke or Romford 14mm
Driving, 6’9’’ 20 spoke (26’’-PB0 or Romford 27mm
MOTOR: Portescap RG4C or Mashima 1024 with VMM4 motor mount,
Matching tender chassis is ref. TC 6R.
This is the chassis kit from our complete Kit L4002
LC06 The compensated chassis pack for the D11 class
Price £20.95
LC06E The frame etchings and spacers
Price £ 7.95
LC10R LNER J 94 AUSTERITY 0-6-0T (suits Dapol, Hornby & Airfix Kit body.) Price for a rigid
chassis pack.............................................. £14.95
WHEELS: Driving, 4’3’’ 14 spoke (24’’-PB) or Romford 16mm.
MOTOR; Mashima 1024 with VMM4 motor mount,
LC10 The compensated chassis pack for the J94 Class
LC10E The frame Etchings and Spacers
Price £17.95
Price £5.95
Perseverance GWR Loco Chassis Kits
C001R GWR/BR 1400/4800 class 0-4-2T Auto tank (Suits body shells made by Airfix, Hornby, K’s,
Nucast, Bachmann and Replica etc.)
Price for a rigid chassis pack ............. £15.45
WHEELS: Driving, 5’2’’ 16 spoke (20’’-PB) or Romford 20mm.
Trailing, 3’8’’ 10 spoke or Romford 14mm.
MOTOR: Mashima 1024 or 1224 with VMM4 or Vmm5 motor mount or Portescap RG1219
C001 the compensated chassis pack for the 14xx Class
Price £18.95
C001E The frame Etching and Spacers
Price £9.95
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The photograph shows a C001 14xx chassis fitted with a portescap RG41219 Motor and gearbox
LC201R GWR/BR 5700 class 0-6-0PT (Suits body shells made by Mainline, Replica Bachman, K’s,
Nucast and Hornby.) Price for a rigid chassis pack £14.95
Other Parts required to complete the pack to a working chassis
WHEELS: Driving 4’7’’ 14 spoke (20’’- PB) or Romford 18mm. 14spoke
MOTOR: Mashima 1024 or 1220 with VMM4 motor mount and Romford gears or Portescap RG1219
LC201
the Compensated chassis pack for the 57XX Class
Lc201E The frame etching and spacers
Price £18.95
Price £7.95
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LC203R GWR/BR 2251 class Collett Goods (Suits body shells made by Mainline Bachman, Wills etc.)
Price for a rigid chassis pack........ £14.95
WHEELS: Driving, 5’2’’ 16 spoke (20’’-PB) or Romford 20mm.with axles and crank pins
MOTOR: DS10 type with VMM4 motor mount and Romford Gears or a Portescap RG1219
If required the matching tender sub -chassis is ref. TC1R.
LC203 the compensated chassis pack for the 2251 Class
Price £18.95
LC203E The frame etchings and spacers
Price £5.95
LC204R GWR/BR 45/5500 class 2-6-2T small Prairie tank (Suits K’s, Lima body shells)
Price for a rigid chassis pack ....... £30.95
This kit is complete with 00 frame spacers ,etched nickel silver cylinders ,valve gear, pony truck an bogie
frames. Malcolm Mitchell designed the kit.
Other parts required to complete the chassis to a working model are :
WHEELS: Leading. 3’2’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm
Driving, 4’7’’ 14 spoke (24’’-PB) or Romford 18mm.
Trailing, 3’2’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm
MOTOR: D11 type with VMM3 motor mount and Romford Gears or Portescap RG4M
LC204E The frame etchings and spacers and bogie & pony truck etchings
LC204
the compensated chassis pack for the 45xx class
Price £8.95
Price £33.95
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LC206R GWR/BR `Dean Goods’ class 0-6-0 (Suits Airfix, Dapol, Hornby K’s body shells). Price for a
rigid chassis pack £14.95
Other parts that are required to complete the chassis pack to a working model is:
WHEELS: Driving, 5’2’’ 16 spoke (20’’- PB) or Romford.20mm.
MOTOR: M1024 type with VMM5 motor mount.
Matching Tender chassis ref;TC1R
NOTE: The Dapol and Hornby model, as purchased has a motorised tender. The Loco. Chassis may therefore be built with
or without a motor for `00’.
LC206E The frame etchings and 00 spacers
Price £5.95
LC206 the compensated chassis pack
Price £18.95
LC207R GWR/BR 4400 class 2-6-2 T small Prairie tank. (K’s, Nucast etc.)
Price for a rigid chassis pack £30.95
This kit is complete with nickel silver etched cylinders & valve gear, pony and bogie frames. The kit was designed by
Malcolm Mitchell. Other parts required to complete the chassis pack to a working model
WHEELS: Leading 3’2’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm.
Driving 4’1’’ 10 spoke (24’’ IL) or Romford 16mm
Trailing 3’2’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm.
MOTOR: Mashima 1224 with VMM5 motor mount with Romford Gears or Portescap RG4 M
LC207E The frame and pony truck/bogie etchings and 00 frame spacers
LC207
The compensated chassis pack
Price £8.95
Price £33.95
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LC208R GWR/BR `Castle’ class 4-6-0 (4073-92) (Suits body shells made by Hornby Airfix, Wills, Dapol
etc.) Price for a rigid chassis pack £32.95
This kit is complete with etched nickel cylinders & valve gear, gear bogie. frames and the compensated kit includes the
V011 bogie compensation unit
Other parts required to complete this chassis pack to a working model is:
WHEELS: Leading 3’2’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm.
Driving, 6’8)’’ 22 spoke (26’’-IL) or Romford 26mm
NOTE clearances are very tight for scale wheels, we suggest 6’6’’ wheels.
MOTOR: Mashima 1224 with VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4 N.
Matching tender ref. TC1R.
LC208
The compensated Chassis Pack with bogie compensation
LC208E
The frame pony truck and bogie etchings and 00 frame spacers
LC209R GWR/BR `Castle’ class 4-6-0(4093-7037) (Airfix Dapol Wills etc.)
pack .........................................................£32.95
£35.95
Price £9.95
Price for a rigid chassis
This kit and chassis specification and prices are as LC208 above.
NOTE: These later series locomotives had straight frames with a dished section behind the front bogie wheel.
The early series had joggled in narrow frames at the front.
LC 210R GWR/BR `Star’ class 4-6-0 (Wills, Gibson Hornby etc.)
Price for a rigid chassis pack........................................................... £32.95
This kit and chassis specification and prices are as LC208 above.
NOTE this chassis is suitable for the Gibson locomotive body, using the motorised tender chassis and body
from the Airfix/Dapol model, or the locomotive chassis can be motorised. Use Tender chassis ref.: TC1R and
the Airfix/Mainline body. The Wills locomotive kit should have the loco. Chassis motorised.
LC211R GWR/BR `Saint’ class 4-6-0 (Suits body shells by Wills, Hornby, Westward)
Price for a rigid chassis pack .................................... £32.95
This kit is complete with cylinders valve gear .
The special cast bogie is not in stock Oct 2014
Other parts required to complete the kit are :
WHEELS: Bogie 3’2’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm.
Driving 6’8)’’ 22 spoke (30...’’-IL) or Romford 26mm.
MOTOR : M1224 type with VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4N
Matching tender chassis ref.TC1.R
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LC212R GWR/BR `Hall’ class 4-6-0 Suits body shells made by (Will’s, Nu-cast, Replica /Bachman
Hornby) Price for a rigid chassis pack £30.95
This kit is complete with cylinders valve gear and front bogie.
WHEELS: Bogie, 3’0’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm.
Driving, 6’0’’ 20 spoke (30’’-IL) or Romford 24mm.
MOTOR: M1224 with Romford gears a VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4M.
Matching tender chassis reef: TC1R
LC212 the kit for a compensated chassis pack
LC212E The frame etching ,pony truck and 00 frame spacer etchings
Price £33.95
Price £10.95
LC213R GWR/BR `County’ class 4-6-0 (Suits body shells made by M&L:Nu-Cast:Dapol)
Price for a rigid chassis pack £30.95
This kit is complete with cylinders, valve gear and front bogie frames.
WHEELS: Bogie 3’0’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm.
Driving, 6’3’’ 21 spoke or Romford 24mm.
Motor: M1224 type with Romford gears VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4N.
Matching tender chassis ref. TC1R
LC213
The kit for a compensated chassis pack
LC213E The frame bogie and frame spacer etching
Price £33.95
Price £8.95
LC214R GWR/BR `Manor’ class 4-6-0 (Suits Bachman, Mainline, Gnu-Cast, body shells etc.)
Price for a rigid chassis pack £ 30.95
This kit is supplied with 00 frame spacers cylinders, valve gear and front bogie.
Parts required to complete :
WHEELS: Bogie 3’0’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm
Driving 5’8’’ 18 spoke or Romford 22 or 23mm.
MOTOR 1224 type with Romford Gears and VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4C Motor and Gearbox
Matching tender chassis ref. TC1R.
NOTE; This chassis kit will also fit the Gibson Grange’ body,
Driving wheel size is still 5’8’’ but with IL cranks.
LC214 The chassis pack for a compensated kit
LC214E The frame ,bogies and frame spacer etchings
Price £33.95
Price £8.95
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LC215R GWR/BR 9400 class 0-6-0PT (Suits Wills, Lima body shells etc.)
Price for a rigid chassis pack £14.95
This kit is includes 00-frame spacers and brake gear
Parts required to complete
WHEELS: Driving 4’7’’ 14 spoke (20’’-PB) or Romford 18mm.
MOTOR: Mashima 1220 and Romford gears with VMM5 motor mount or a
Portescap RG4C Motor and gearbox.
LC215 The compensated chassis pack
Price £17.95
LC215E The frame and 00 frame spacers etching
Price £7.95
LC216R GWR/BR `City, Flower, Atbara’ classes 4-4-0 (Suits the body shell from the Dapol Plastic Kit, NuCast etc.)
Price for a rigid chassis pack. £16.95
This kit includes a non-compensated cast white metal bogie.
WHEELS: Bogie 3’8’’ 10 spoke or Romford 14mm.
Driving 6’8)’’ 22 spoke outside cranks or Romford 26mm.
MOTOR: Mashima 1024 with VMM4 motor mount or Portescap RG4C.
Matching tender ref. TC1.R
NOTE: We recommend also the use of V011, compensating unit to convert the tender to a ``free link bogie’’ version,
which vastly improves the adhesion and also the performance of a 4-4-0 locomotive. if you are making a compensated
chassis Details of the V011 are on page 18
LC216 the chassis pack with compensation unit
LC216E The frame and 00 frame spacer etching
Price £19.95
Price £7.95
LC217R GWR/BR. 56/6600 class 0-6-2T (Suits the body shells by Mainline, Gem).Price for a rigid
chassis pack ...................................£16.95
Parts required to complete the kit to a working model
WHEELS: Driving, 4’7’’ 14 spoke (20’’-PB) or Romford 18mm
Trailing,3’8’’ 10 spoke or Romford 14mm
MOTOR: Mashima 1224 with Romford gears and a VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4M.
LC217 the chassis pack with compensation unit
LC217E The frame and 00 frame spacer etching
Price
£19.95
Price
£7.95
LC218R GWR/BR. `Duke, Earl, Bulldog’ classes 4-4-0 (Suits the body made by K’s etc.) Price for a
rigid chassis pack................................£17.95
This kit includes a non-compensated cast metal bogie.
DUKE
WHEELS: Leading, 3’8’’ Mansell originally
Driving 5’7) 18 spoke outside crank or Romford 22mm.
BULLDOG
Leading 3’8’’ 10 spoke or Romford 14mm.
And EARL
Driving 5’8’’ 18 spoke outside cranks or Romford 22mm.
Matching tender chassis ref.TC1R
LC218 the chassis pack with a compensation unit
LC218E The frame and 00 spacer etchings
Price £20.95
Price £7.95
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LC219R GWR/BR 43/63/9300 class 2-6-0 Mogul. (Suits body shells by K’s., Bachmann, Dapol &
Mainline Price for a rigid chassis pack £30.45
This kit is complete with etched nickel silver cylinders, valve gear and front bogie.
WHEELS: Leading, 3’2’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm.
Driving 5’8’’ 18 spoke (30’’- IL) or Romford 22mm.
MOTOR : M1224 type with VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4C
Matching tender chassis ref. TC1.R.
LC219 The chassis pack with a compensation unit
Price £33.45
LC219E The frame and 00 spacer etching
Price £ 10.95
LC220R GWR/BR 51/6100 class large Prairie tank. (Suits the body shells by Wills, Airfix Dapol and the
Dapol plastic kit etc.) Price for a rigid chassis pack................. £30.45
This kit is complete with etched nickel silver cylinders valve gear and front and back bogie truck etches.
Parts required to complete kit as a working model :
WHEELS; Leading 3’2’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm.
Driving 5’8’’ 18 spoke (30’’- PB) or Romford 22mm
Trailing 3’7’’ 10 spoke or Romford 14mm.
MOTOR: Mashima 1224 with Romford gears and VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4C
LC220
The chassis pack with a compensation unit
LC220E The frame and 00 spacer etching
Price £33.45
Price £8.95
LC221R GWR/BR `Metro’ class 2-4-0T (Suits the Wills Body shell etc.)
Price for a rigid chassis pack................................................. £14.95
This kit includes 00-frame spaces and brake gear
Parts required to complete kit as working model :
WHEELS: Leading. 3’8’’ 10 spoke or Romford 14mm.
Driving 5’2’’ 16 spoke (22’’-PB) or Romford 20mm.
MOTOR: Mashima 1024 with Romford Gears and VMM4 motor mount or Portescap 1219
LC221 the chassis pack with compensation unit
LC221E The frame and 00 spacer etching
Price £17.95
Price
£7.95
Perseverance SR Loco Chassis Kits
LC302R LBSC/SR/BR A1/A1X `Terrier’ class 0-6-0T (Suits the K’s Dapol & Hornby body shells etc.)
Price for a rigid chassis pack............................................. £14.95
This kit includes 00-frame spacers and brake gear.
Parts required to complete the kit as a working model
WHEELS: Driving 3’11’’ 12 spoke (20’’-IL) or Romford 16mm
MOTOR M1024 type with Romford gears and a VMM5 motor mount or Portescap 1219
LC301 the chassis pack with compensation unit
LC301E The frame and 00 frame spacers
This chassis is the same as supplied in the WESTWARD `Terrier’ kit
Price £17.95
Price £ 7.95
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LC304R LSWR/SR/BR T9 class 4-4-0 (Suits the Wills body shell )
rigid chassis pack... £17.45
This kit includes a front bogie frame. and 00 frame spacers
Other parts required to complete kit to a working model :
WHEELS: Leading 3’7’’ 10 spoke or Romford 14mm
Driving, 6’7’’ 22spoke (26’’-IL) or Romford 26mm
MOTOR : H1024 type with Romford Gears and VMM4 motor mount or Portescap 1219
LC304
LC304E
The chassis pack with a compensation unit ............................................................£20.45
The frame etching and 00 frame spacers..................................................................£7.95
This chassis is the same as supplied in the WESTWARD T9 Loco kits.
LC305R LSWR/SR/BR 700 class `Black Motor’ 0-6-0 ( Hornby )rigid chassis pack ....£14.95
WHEELS: Driving 5’1’’ 16 spoke (18’’-IL) or Romford 20mm.
MOTOR : H1024 type with Romford Gears and a VMM4 motor mount or Portescap 1219
Matching tender chassis ref. TC2R
LC305 The chassis pack with compensation unit...................................................................£14.95
LC305E
The frame etching and 00 frame spacers......................................................................£7.95
This chassis is the same as supplied in the WESTWARD 700 Loco. Kits.
LC306R
LSWR/SR/BR M7 class 0-4-4T (Suits the body shell by Wills ,Hornby etc.)
Price for a rigid chassis pack ...................................£17.95
The kit includes rear bogie truck and 00 frame spacers
Parts required to complete kit to a working model :
WHEELS: Driving, 5’7’’ 18 spoke (18’’-IL) or Romford 22mm
Trailing 3’7’’ 10 spoke or Romford 14mm
MOTOR : H1024 type with Romford gears and a VMM4 motor mount or Portescap 1219
LC306 the chassis pack with compensation unit.................................................................£17.95
LC306E The frame etch and 00 frame spacers........................................................................£7.95
LC307R SR/BR `West Country Un-rebuilt class 4-6-2 Pacific (Dapol kit,Hornby,Wrenn)
Price for a rigid chassis pack .....................£31.95
WHEELS :Bogie 3’1’’ `Boxpok` (Alan Gibson or Markits)
Driving 6’2’’ `Boxpok`(From Alan Gibson or Markits)
Trailing 3’1’’ `Boxpok`(From Alan Gibson or Markits
MOTOR: M1224 type with VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4M
This kit includes with whitemetal cylinders, nickel silver valve gear and motion with an etched l bogie and whitemetal
trailing truck...
Matching tender chassis ref. TC2 R needs 3’7’’ Boxpok wheels.
NOTE: ROMFORD Spoke WHEELS can be used with the WESTWARD etched insert part no. S41
LC307 The chassis pack with compensation unit.....................................................................£33.95
LC307E The frame etching front bogie and 00 frame spacers
..........................................£10.95
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Perseverance LMS Loco Chassis Kits
C404R MR/LMS/BR Fowler 4F class 0-6-0 (Wills, Airfix/Mainline etc.)
Price for a rigid chassis pack......................................................£15.95
WHEELS: Driving 5’2’’ 16 spoke (22’’-IL) or Romford 20mm
MOTOR M1024 type with VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4C
Matching tender chassis ref. TC2R
C404 The chassis pack with a compensation unit ................................................................ £18.95
C404E The Frame etch and 00&EM &P4 spacer.....................................................................£8.95
C403R MR/LMS/BR `Jinty’ 3F class 0-6-0T (Hornby) rigid chassis pack .£15.95
WHEELS: Driving 4’7’’ 15 spoke (24’’-PB) or Romford 18mm
MOTOR : M1024 type with VMM5 motor mount or Portescap 1219
C403 The chassis pack with a compensation unit ...........................................................£18.95
C403E The frame etch and 00&EM & P4 Spacers.............................................................£8.95
LC403R LMS/BR `Jubilee’ class 4-6-0 (Mainline Bachmann etc.) rigid chassis pack ..... £23.95
WHEELS: Bogie 3’3’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm
Driving 6’9’’ 21 spoke (26’’-PB) or Romford 26mm.
NOTE: As the clearances are very tight for 6’9” wheels we recommend using 6’6’’ wheels unless P4Wheels with scale
flanges are to be fitted.
MOTOR: 1224 type with VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4M. Matching tender chassis ref. TC1R.
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LC403 The chassis pack with compensation unit ..............................................................£32.95
LC403E The frame etchings and front bogie with 00 frame spacers...................................£7.95.
LC404R LMS/BR Fowler 2-6-4T (Suits body shells by Hornby, Nu-Cast GEM etc.)
Price for a rigid chassis pack...............£32.95 ( Out of stock Oct 2014 )
This kit has been specifically designed for compensation and it is recommended that an Intended purchaser should
consider the complete compensated kit.
WHEELS: Bogie, 3’3’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm.
Driving, 5’9’’ 18 spoke (26’’-PB) or Romford 12mm
Trailing 3’3’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm.
MOTOR : M1224 type with VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4C
NOTE: This chassis is also suitable for the Stanier 2-6-4T except the few LTSR area 3 cylinder Locomotives.
The kit includes alternative parts for variations in coupling rod types, balance weights, and also included are
the bogie and the pony truck brakes for locomotives being modelled in the original condition and is complete
with cylinders, motion bogie and pony truck etc.
LC404
The chassis pack with compensation unit ........................£35.95 Out of Stock Oct 2014
LC404E The frame etching and front and back trailing truck with spacers for 00& EM & P4. £12.75
o/s
LC405R MR/LMS/BR 2P class 4-4-0 (Dapol etc.) Price for a rigid chassis ............................£ 17.45
Midland Driving, 7’0’’ 22 spoke (22’’-IL) or Romford 27mm
L.M.S. Driving, 6’9’’ 20 spoke (22’’-IL) or Romford 26mm
MOTOR: H1024 type with VMM4 motor mount or Portescap RG4C
Matching tender chassis ref. TC2R NOTE: This is the 2P with the raised centre section of the footplate.
LC405 The chassis pack with compensation unit...............................................................£20.45
LC405E The frame etching with front bogies and 00 frame spacers..................................£ 8.95
LC407R LMS/BR Class 5 (Black 5) 4-6-0 (Hornby,DJH, Nu Cast.Ks) rigid chassis pack ......£31.95
This kit includes etched brass cylinders, nickel silver valve gear cast nickel silver crossheads and slide bars, and white
metal cylinder covers front bogie frames brake gear and balance weights.
Wheels: Bogie, 3’3’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm Driving, 6’0’’ 19 spoke (28’’-PB) or Romford 24mm.
Motor: M1224 type with VMM5 Motor mount/gearbox or Portescap RG4C
Matching Tender chassis ref.TC1.R
LC407 The chassis pack with compensation unit ...............................................................£34.95
LC407E The frame etching with front bogies and 00 frame spacers......................................£.9.95
LC408R LMS/BR Class 8F 2-8-0 (K’s Wrenn Hornby etc.). rigid chassis pack ...£31.95
This kit is complete with etched brass cylinders, nickel silver valve gear and slide bars,
Cast nickel silver crossheads, front pony frames brake gear and balance weights.
Wheels: Bogie 3’3 10 spoke or Romford 12mm
Driving, 4’8) 15 spoke (28’’-PB) or Romford 18mm.
Motor: M1224 type with VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4C.
Matching Tender chassis ref. TC1R
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LC408
The chassis pack with compensation unit..............................................................£34.95
LC408E The frame etchings and front bogie with 00 Frame spacers...................................£9.95
LC409R LMS/BR `Royal Scot’ class 4-6-0 (Mainline, Bachmann ) rigid chassis.......... £29.95 NIL stock
Parts required to complete this chassis pack to a working model
Wheels: Leading 3’3’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm. Driving, 6’9’’ 21 spoke (26’’-IL) or Romford 27mm. NOTE: As the
clearances are very tight for 6’9’’ wheels, we suggest using a smaller size wheel, unless a P4 chassis and wheels is to be
constructed.ie 6’6” Motor: 1224 type with VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4C. Matching Tender chassis ref. TC1.R
This Kit includes brass etched cylinders, white metal covers and nickel silver valve gear, front bogie and 00
frame spacers etc.
LC409 The chassis pack with a compensation unit.........................................................£32.95 Nil Stock
LC409E The frame etching and 00 frame spacers...........................................................£9.95. Nil Stock
C401R
MR/LMS/BR Johnson Class 4-4-0 for Ratio kit model. rigid chassis .........£16.95 Nil Stock
This kit contains an etched bogie
Wheels: Bogie 3’6’’ 10 spoke or Romford 12mm Driving, 6’6’’ 20 spoke (24’’ IL)
Motor : DS10 with VMM4 motor mount or Portescap RG1219 Matching tender chassis ref. TC2R
C401 The chassis pack with compensation unit.............................................................£18.95 Nil Stock
C401E The frame etching and frame spacers....................................................................£6.95
LC402R MR/LMS/BR Johnson Class 2-4-0 for Ratio kit model rigid chassis pack......£15.95
Wheels: Leading 4’3’’ 10 spoke. Driving 6’’2 20 spoke (24’’ IL)
Motor : DS10 with VMM4 motor mount or Portescap RG1219 Matching tender chassis ref. TC2R
C402 The chassis pack with compensation unit .............................................................£18.95
C401E The frame etching and frame spacers..................................................................£6.95
Perseverance BR Loco Basic Chassis Kits
LC502 R BR Britannia Class 4.6.2 ( for Hornby or DJH Models ) Price for a rigid chassis pack £23.95
This kit includes valve gear, cylinders bogie frames etc.
Wheels Leading 3’0” 9 spoke
Driving 6’2” 20 spoke (28” PB)
Trailing 3’3” 10 spoke
Motor 1224 with VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG1628
Matching Tender Chassis TC3
This kit only includes the etchings for above , no instructions or cylinder casting etc. are included
LC502 E Frame Etchings and 00 frame spacers
Price £9.95
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LC501R BR 9F 2-10-0( for Dapol Plastic Kit or Hornby)
Rigid chassis
Price £25.95
The frame etch without the cylinders illustrated above is available at £9.95
The chassis kits include Valve gear etch cylinders and pony truck etc.
Parts required to complete this to a working model :
Wheels Leading 3’2” 9 spoke Driving 5’ 15 spoke (28” PB).
The new Romford RP 25 20mm Diameter Fine Scale Wheels can be used on this model or Gibson wheels,
But we must warn that the Standard Romford wheel flanges are too large and the wheels touch.
Motor 1224 with VMM5 motor mount or Portescap RG4 1624
Matching Tender Chassis TC3
LC501 E The frame Etchings and 00 frame spacers
Price £9.95
LC 601 BR class 03 Diesel (Suits body’s by Mainline/Replica Price for a rigid chassis pack £17.95
WHEELS: Alan Gibson produces prototypical type. also fly cranks & brakes
MOTOR: DS10 with VMM4 motor mount gearbox.
LC601 The chassis pack with a compensation unit
Price £20.95
LC601E The frame etching and 00 spacers
Price £6.95
Basic Loco Frame Kits
These include the following parts :- Instructions Etched Mainframes including rivet detail etc. General Frame
spacers (with tab & slot) enabling you to build in 00,and coupling rods and bearings to build a rigid chassis
Valve gear & connecting rods sand boxes or other small parts are not included.- These kits can be built as a
FLEXICHAS by purchasing a CG001 compensating kit.
LF11....... LNER/ BR J50 class 0-6-0..........................................Price £11.95
LF11E The frame etch and 00 frame spacers... ............................................................Price £7.95
LF222...... GWR/BR. KING class 4-6-0.................................... Price £15.95
LF222E The frame etch and spacers only.......................................................................Price £8.95
LF309...... SR/BR. Q1 class 0-6-0............................................... Price £12.95
LF309E The frame etching and spacers only..................................................................Price £7.95
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LF411...... LMS/BR. Duchess class 4-6-2...................................Price £15.95
LF411E The frame etching and spacers only................................................................Price £ 8.95
Tender Chassis Kits
The PERSEVERANCE range of tender chassis kits (all parts etched or turned brass) includes sub-chassis
mainframes and bearings to accept stub-ended 2mm dia. standard axles. The tender chassis kits also include
full brake gear and rodding, spacers for 00, and full instructions. When using a compensated tender chassis in
conjunction with a four coupled locomotive (i.e.4-4-0) we recommend the fitting of a Bogie compensation unit
V011 as described on page 21
As in the locomotive chassis range we now supply all tender sub-frame chassis etches packed in kits as
“RIGID” these are marked with an “R”
TC1R Rigid Chassis for 7’6 “ Wheel base ......................Price £9.95
TC1 Compensated chassis for 7’6’’+7’6’’ GWR LOCOS & LMS. Stanier locos Price £12.95
TC1E The frame etch and 00 spacers..............................................................................Price £5.00
TC2R 6’6”+6’6” suits all tenders LMS, MR, SR, early GWR
Price. £9.95
TC2 Price for a compensated chassis with 00 frame spacers................................ Price.£12.95
TC2E The frame etching and 00 spacers only ...........................................
....Price£5.00
TC3R 7’0” + 7’0” BR Standard Rigid Chassis pack..........Price £9.95
TC3 7’0’’+7’0’’ BR. Standard compensated chassis............................. ....
Price £12.95
TC3E The frame etching and 00 spacers only ......................................................Price £5.00
TC4R 7’3” LNER Group Rigid Chassis Pack ..................Price £9.95
TC4
7’3’’+6’3’’ LNER Group compensated chassis..... .
Price £12.95
TC4E The frame etching and 00 spacers only .......................................................Price £5.00
TC5R
The Rigid chassis for LNER 8 Wheel Tender ............Price £11.95
TC5 5’3’’+5’6’+ 5’3’’ for LNER 5000 gall 8 wheeled Tenders (A4,A3,A2,A1,P2) chassis with 00 frame
spacers and 8 wheel compensation............................................................................ Price £13.95
TC6R
TC6
Rigid chassis pack for the GCR Price..........................Price £9.95
6’6’’+6’6’’ GCR Compensated chassis Price.................................................... Price £12.95
TC6E Frame etchings and 00 spacers only................................................................... Price £5.00
The standard compensated tender chassis has a layout identical to the 0-6-0 locomotive chassis. Shown in the
photograph is a chassis built to 18.83 gauge. The rear of the chassis is to the left hand side which has an axle
running in a fixed top hat bearing. The other two axles run in bearings with grooves around the outside so that
the bearings can ride up and down in the slot in the horn blocks. Frames.
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If the chassis is to be built `rigid’ (i.e. NO compensation) top hat bearings are used, soldered straight into the
frames, Midway between the centre and front axle (right hand in photograph) is a pivot, which is a length of
1/16’’ rod soldered to the frames with a piece of matching diameter bore tube over it so that the tube can rotate
on the rod. To the underside of the tube is soldered another length of rod, running down the centre line of the
chassis and resting on the centre of the two adjacent axles.
In addition to the complete chassis kits we also manufacture a series of components which can be used to
convert almost all other manufacturer’s chassis kits to the `Flexichas system. The components may also be
used as an aid to the scratch builder. The modifications needed to a kit chassis mainframes are cut-outs
approx. 6mm wide and extending to 4mm above the normal axle line. These are made around each axle hole,
cutting need not be too accurate. A 1/16’’ hole needs to be drilled in each frame to take the pivot. In the case
of a 0-6-0 this is usually midway between the centre and front axle position and about 4mm above the axle
centre line. On a bogie locomotive the pivot point lies between the bogie and the leading driving wheel axle.
Positioning is not critical, but it is worth noting that if the pivot point is closer to the driving wheel that the
bogie, then more locomotive weight will be taken by the driving wheels for better traction.
SPARE COMPONENTS FOR CHASSIS CONSTRUCTION
FLEXICHAS HORNBLOCKS CG001 /2
These horn blocks are suitable for all locomotives and tender chassis, all you need is a cut out in the frames
which is 6mm wide and extending to 4mm above the normal axle centre line. It doesn’t matter too much about
accuracy if you are cutting into the frames of a kit or scratch built chassis. Get reasonably close to the above
dimensions and all will be O.K. using the horn block alignment jigs, to set the centres with the coupling rods.
CG001 A pack containing 4off 1/8 Bore Square Bearings and two 1/8 th bearings , Horn guide Fret
And Rod and Tube to enable a 6 wheel locomotive chassis to be built................................... £6.95
CG002 A pack containing 4 off 2mm bore Square Bearings and two 2mm bearings, Horn guide Fret and Rod
and Tube to enable 1 Tender Chassis to be built. .............................................£6..95
Spare components for Chassis Construction
CG003 aly Axle Horn block Alignment Jigs
Price £3.95
The universal jigs are used for alignment of any type of hornblock using the coupling rods as part of the jig.
The springs are fitted onto the axles of the jig followed by the bearings/hornblocks, and spring the assembly
into position in the locomotive main frames - they are then held firmly in position. The coupling rods are now
fitted to the outer ends of the axle jigs, which will automatically set the wheelbase of the hornblocks to exactly
that of the coupling rods. The hornblocks are then soldered to the frames in the position they are held. This
method takes all of the guesswork out of hornblock fitting, no measuring required but it always works out
accurate. In addition, both hands are free to fix the hornblocks.
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The jigs are supplied as a set of three, made of turned aluminium together with springs and instructions. The
jigs can be used over and over again, one set should last a lifetime. They are suitable for OO, EM and 18.83
gauges and can be used with the crank pins supplied by Ultrascale, Kean-Maygib, Alan Gibson, and Romford
The photograph shows the alignment jigs in use (in this case on a MR 0-4-4T chassis using profile milled
mainframes). The right hand hornblocks have been soldered in place, but were held against the frames by the
spring, leaving both hands free. Note that the coupling rods are in position on the ends of the jigs to ensure that
the hornblocks are spaced exactly to the correct wheelbase - the same as the coupling rods. The photograph
also shows a V006 frame spacer in use. The one at the left hand end of the chassis has a hole which aligns
with the body mounting point. The other spacer is `upside-down ‘ready for attachment of a pickup plate - the
next operation will be to fit the pivot and compensated bogie.
V005 Box frame spacers for OO and 18.83 gauge. Price £1.50
A set of six etched brass spacers which fold up into an open box shape, which gives a flat surface to fix to the
mainframes, and a horizontal and vertical surface for rigidity. The spacers allow adjustment of the frames to
ensure that they are `square’ to each other before final fixing. Each spacer has holes
For body fixings, pickup plates, bogie mountings etc. Infinitely variable in use in any position in the chassis,
upside down, inside out, vertical, horizontal, or even at any angle.
The spacer is for OO one way round, and 18.83 gauge the other way round.
18.83 gauge spacing is for 14.6mm or 15mm nominal.
OO gauge spacing is for 10.4mm or 10.7mm nominal.
V006 Box frame spacers for EM and OO. Price £1.50
Specification as above (V005) except EM Gauge spacing is 13.5mm or 14.1mm nominal. OO Gauge spacing
is 10.4mm or 11.00mm nominal
SPARE COMPONENTS FOR CHASSIS CONSTRUCTION
V008 Universal L type frame spacers. 11mm nominal spacing at Price £1.50 per pack
A set of eight etched brass frame spacers, each of which folds to a simple `L’ shape for soldering between the
frames in any position. The `L’ shape not only gives good rigidity to either an etched or milled brass chassis,
but also ensures that the frames are automatically parallel and square to each other. Each spacer has screw
holes for mounting to the body or for other fitments. These spacers are considered by many to be an
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improvement over the original box spacer types (V005 & 6) although the original will remain available until
further notice.
SPECIAL NOTE :If these spacers are to use with thick brass frames such as those supplied in kits by DJH,
ProScale etc., we recommend that EM modellers use the OO type spacers and that 18.83 modellers use EM
type spacers, otherwise wheel to frame clearances become prototypical - about ½’’ which can cause problems
on a model!!
V009 for EM gauge - nominal 13.6mm spacing. At new lower price of £1.50 per pack
specification as V008
V010 for 18.83 gauge - nominal 14.8mm spacing .At new lower price of £1.50 per pack
specification as V008
V015 Tab’ frame spacers 00-EM-P4 Price £2.75
A sheet of OO, EM and 18.83 gauge frame spacers with `tabs’ on most spacers. The spacers fold up into an
`L’ shape. These spacers are not now included in Perseverance Chassis kits, but have been replaced by the
00 only version our ref no V016.see below
V016
Tab Frame spacers 00 only Price £1.50 per fret
A strip of tab spacers now supplied with all standard chassis packs, these are the same as V015 but are 00
spacing only.
V015EM Tab Frame Spacers EM only Price £1.50 per fret
V015P4
Tab Frame spacers
P4 only Price £1.50 per fret
Gearbox conversion for Portescap gearboxes.
A range of conversion packs allowing the user alternative gearboxes for use with Portescap motors and gears.
The packs consist of a pair of gearbox side frames, two top hat axle bearings and screws for final assembly.
Full instructions included.
GB 1 for use with RG1219 motor & gears (axle position further forward) Price £.3.00
GB 2 for use with RG4C and RG4M motor & gears (axle position further forward) .Price £3.00
PLEASE NOTE: The use of this conversion may invalidate the Portescap guarantee. We accept no liability.
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Locomotive Bogie Compensation
V011 Locomotive bogie compensation unit
Delivery )
Not in stock until Easter 2015 ( orders taken for April
This locomotive bogie compensating unit has a variable wheelbase and is suitable for OO, EM and 18.83
gauges. It links in with the locomotive compensation, where the bogie takes part of the weight (as in the
prototype). This unit is suitable for all locomotives, and is the absolute answer for problems usually associated
with 4-4-0 and 0-4-4 models where lack of correct balance causes the locomotive to end heavy, tilt and suffer
from lack of traction. Modellers can now be confident in building locomotives with this wheel arrangement,
knowing that they will haul good loads with no problems. Models with a 4-6-0, 4-6-2 and 2-6-4 wheel
arrangement (i.e. all six coupled models) will also require a `link beam’ as described later. Cosmetic bogie
side frames are required (as usually supplied with the kit.
The diagram shows the construction of the locomotive bogie compensating unit. All parts shown are included,
plus varying lengths of the outrigger to suit the various gauges, bogie frame thickness and one for outside
frame bogies. Two lengths of swing arm are included, both of which are adjustable in length.
For 4-4-0 and 0-4-4 locomotives the rear end of the main beam rests on the adjacent driving wheel axle. On 46-0’s etc., the beam rests in a Link beam, as described later
Illustrated in side view is a completed bogie-compensating unit, which also has a link beam fitted to the main
beam, and is ready for assembly into a 4-6-0 locomotive. The pivot rod and tube fit to the mainframes in the
usual way, which fits the entire unit to the locomotive.
In the case of a 4-4-0 or a 0-4-4 locomotive, the main beam rests on the centre of the adjacent axle. A
locomotive having six driving wheels, a Link beam is fitted loosely to the main beam, and then the front and
centre driving axles pass through the axle holes in the Link beam. In effect, the result is one compensated unit,
(the bogie), linked and compensated to a second compensated unit, (the leading and centre driving wheels).
The rear driving wheels run in fixed bearings in the frames and are driven by the motor via the gears. The
whole bogie unit is like a totally flexible joint!!
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An alternative use for this bogie unit is as a ``free link’’ tender bogie, where it is sited to carry the front and
centre wheels of a tender. The main beam and support bracket is not required in this case, as the swing arm is
screwed directly to a frame spacer. The bogie in a tender carries no body weight, all of the weight of the tender
is carried by the fixed rear wheels, and, more importantly, by the drawbar attaching the tender to the
locomotive. Add weight to the front of the tender and all of this weight is transferred to the locomotive driving
wheels for better traction. This system is best used on locomotives with any of the following wheel
arrangements: 4-4-0, 4-2-2, 4-4-2, 2-2-2, and 2-4-0. The difference in running using this method is very
considerable, and can also be used even if the locomotive is not compensated.
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be backordered but refunded or your cheque returned
Any request for Items not available a date for further supply will be notified made when demand for 2014 for that item is
assessed.
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Postage
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over £100.00 in value are sent registered. If you require URGENT 1st Class Next day Delivery please ask for a quotation. Post
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