Bachmann Mk1 coach pipe wires

[40034_Nick]

Hi All, one of my Mk1coach end wires has gone AWOL. (The ones that come down from the roof). Does anyone know where to get sturdy replacement wire I can bend into shape. And what’s the thickness as I have no way of measuring it. Thanks

Nick

Edited July 28, 2023 by 40034_Nick

[Right Away]

I use 0.45mm nickel silver (or brass) wire.

 

Relatively easily bent to shape, I have used it to replace moulded water filler pipes as well as end hand rails with very good results.

My local source is Sussex Model Centre in Worthing.

Also required is 0.5mm drill bit and pin vice for holes. Fix wire with a minute dab of superglue gel applied to the hole with a spare piece of the same wire.

[The Johnster]

Paint matt black or dark brake block dust colour unless you are modelling an ex-works coach; these things stood proud of the main body of the coach and picked up a lot of crud, at the same time being out of reach of carriage washing plant.  They were actually the toilet filler pipes, the ends slightly tapered to accept rubber hoses for filling the header tanks, though the taper would be pretty much indistinguishable in 4mm.

[Right Away]

Follow up from my reply yesterday at 15.03 - here’s a photo of the wire/rod produced by Albion Alloys, for reference. (The piano wire is used for semaphore signal arms).

Also, a Hornby BSK with wire handrails and tank filler pipes in place of the moulded ones. Note also transverse roof ribs removed.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 29, 2023 by Right Away
correction

[Mallard60022]

23 hours ago, Right Away said:

Follow up from my reply yesterday at 15.03 - here’s a photo of the wire/rod produced by Albion Alloys, for reference. (The piano wire is used for semaphore signal arms).

Also, a Hornby BSK with wire handrails and tank filler pipes in place of the moulded ones. Note also transverse roof ribs removed.

 

 

 

There's inspiration for some Winter projects. Looks damn fine matey.

Phil