andy brad Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Just thinking about making my own rolling road any one made one and is prepared to share ideas. Yes i now i could buy one but i have a lathe milling machine so i have the kit and it's a major fun part of my hobby to make it if i can andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy brad Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 I have started to make my r/road well the MK1 anyway i have used what is spare in my w/shop the only thing i have to buy in is the bearings which post should bring tomorrow. I have used a lump of nylon for the insulated base and some aluminium angle for the bearing supports to make it adjustable i have milled slots in the base so one piece of aluminium can be adjusted for different gauge locos. i will also slot the bearing fixing so i can adjust to each loco or tender whichever has the pickup for the motor. if you can think up some ideas please feel free to pop them below. more when i get the bearings andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy brad Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 I finished it and it runs fine but i have ordered bearings with a bigger diameter as the ones i bought are a little small but they only cost £3 for ten so a cheep rolling road and works well Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted January 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2016 Any chance of some photos from a higher angle so we can see the bearings please? (Before or after the new bearings are fitted.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy brad Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Any chance of some photos from a higher angle so we can see the bearings please? (Before or after the new bearings are fitted.) Here you go my problem was with this continental loco the chassis hit the side rail (small wheels) and caused a short. so i spaced the bearings out with 2BA nuts. the bearings are only 10mm dia the new ones i have ordered are 20mm dia so it will raise the chassis above the side rails. one photo shows the bearing size against a 2 BA nut. i connected it to my gauge master controller as i have recently purchased it second hand and wanted to test it.i have ordered 20 new larger bearings as i will put 4 bearings per wheel to aid with pick up and stabilise the loco when running up. when they arrive i will post pictures then again they only cost £4 with postage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted January 28, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2016 Thanks that clarifies things perfectly and answers my next question too regarding stability. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 The ones I've seen use bearings in pairs, so as to seat the wheel between them: more contact, more stable and less chance of it moving off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy brad Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 The ones I've seen use bearings in pairs, so as to seat the wheel between them: more contact, more stable and less chance of it moving off. Jeffp have a look at post 5 i came to the same conclusion on the first test. New larger bearings came yesterday haven't had time to fit yet but it will work well i am sure surprising really it's usually the MK3 that works Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Cook Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Jeffp have a look at post 5 i came to the same conclusion on the first test. New larger bearings came yesterday haven't had time to fit yet but it will work well i am sure surprising really it's usually the MK3 that works If you are going to be running 4mm stock on the rolling road you need to use the 10mm bearings in pairs not the 20mm bearings using the 10mm bearing you will have 20mm centres between each pair of bearings giving you a 20mm minimum wheelbase, which will suit the majority of 4mm stock. Using the 20mm bearings the minimum wheelbase would be 40mm, way to big for 4mm stock, plus the smaller wheels of 4mm stock would be sitting lower down between the bearings such that the chassis parts would be catching on the bearings Geoff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy brad Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Thanks for the interest Geoff I will be able to sort it i only had 10 small bearings which was not enough for some of my loco's so when i ordered more i got the bigger ones for larger gauge and they will prob support bogies on the tri-ang loco's i have. at £4 per ten i may get some more smaller ones should i need them. andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ROSSPOP Posted February 7, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2016 I have made a `heath Robinson` rolling road using the paired bearings available on ebay for my 7mm kitbuilding and will make another for my 4mm stuff. 5 bearings are enough for most steam and diesel wheel formations and simply clip on a length of powered track from which the current is transferred to the bearings. Cost about £50. Simples !! John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler Fan Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 + There is a good selection of smaller bearings on eBayThe MR63ZZ look suitable at 3 x 6 x 2.5mm.. Giving only 12mm between centres, which is less than a wagon wheel for 4mm. Noel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted February 24, 2016 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I hadn't thought about making my own before but like the OP I have a milling machine available... guess what I'll be making on my week off! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiptonian Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Is it really worth the bother when these are available at these prices? http://www.directtrainspares-burnley.co.uk/page4.html http://www.directtrainspares-burnley.co.uk/page8.html http://www.directtrainspares-burnley.co.uk/page7.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy brad Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 Sorry been preoccupied with a hip replacement operation recovering well now. half the fun with the railway is to use the gray matter and see if that will work its a hobby not a race its not even about saving money it's just to put in some effort and get the satisfaction out so well done to you all who have had a go i say. andy b Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted July 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 8, 2016 Not made completely by me, but this is what I ended up cobbling together inspired by the contributions above. I don't have a milling machine so I took the simpler route. Rollers are by Direct Train Spares of Burnley via Craven Models of Skipton (they were cheaper but appear to be out of stock now). The rest is just a couple of pieces of old Hornby track, some banana connectors, scraps of MDF and leftover emulsion. The short length of track sits on a piece of MDF with slots in the underside that allow it to slide backwards and forwards. Both longer lengths of track are connected to the power supply to accomodate locomotives with tender pick ups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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