Guest Max Stafford Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I'd like to return my Bachmann BDAs to an earlier period. To this effect, I've purchased some Cambrian plate-frame bogies, but what other physical changes do I need to make. Naturally I'm aware that I will need to change the AB for VB gear, but how should I configure the VB gear by comparison and should I be aware of any other issues involved in the process. Any advice will be appreciated. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Max . This is B927530 parked opposite 'Torchwood HQ' in 2005, and whilst it's fitted with Davies & Lloyd bogies, the vac cylinder, hand brakes and buffers are visible. . I've got some others with BR (WR) 'plateback' bogies as well if you're interested. . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Thanks Brian. All information is useful information at this point. Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
br2975 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Max, . B927723 same location, but a few years earlier with BR (WR) 'plateback' bogies, vac brake cylinder, but different handbrake arrangements. As with the other wagon above, it also has large oval headed self-contained buffers. . Brian R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 I'd like to return my Bachmann BDAs to an earlier period. To this effect, I've purchased some Cambrian plate-frame bogies, but what other physical changes do I need to make. Naturally I'm aware that I will need to change the AB for VB gear, but how should I configure the VB gear by comparison and should I be aware of any other issues involved in the process. Any advice will be appreciated. Dave. Dave - although you can alter to VB you do not need to do this. The BDA came from earlier unfitted BDO wagons - the bodies are all very similar, but the BDO would be a simpler conversion. http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1489637.html which includes examples during conversion. The open web buffer http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/p49591231.html is typical for many of these. Paul York Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Dave - although you can alter to VB you do not need to do this. The BDA came from earlier unfitted BDO wagons - the bodies are all very similar, but the BDO would be a simpler conversion. http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/c1489637.html which includes examples during conversion. The open web buffer http://gallery6801.fotopic.net/p49591231.html is typical for many of these. Paul York The open web buffers are available from Wizard Models too as it happens http://www.wizardmodels.co.uk/FrameSetShop.php (look under whitemetal wagon components). Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waveydavey Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Aren't you going to have problems with the bolsters? AFAIK the unfitted and vac braked bogie bolster Ds have five bolsters and BDAs have six bolsters. Cheers David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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