Robin DL Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I need a few feet of that very thin insulated cable that is used in locos to wire up a tender-loco link; that which is on locos I have measures 0.4mm on the vernier, but I can't seem to find any of the usual suppliers selling it. Can anybody recommend anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sitham Yard Posted October 25, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Robin DL said: I need a few feet of that very thin insulated cable that is used in locos to wire up a tender-loco link; that which is on locos I have measures 0.4mm on the vernier, but I can't seem to find any of the usual suppliers selling it. Can anybody recommend anywhere? This seems to be known as decoder wire so if you search for this you should find sources. Probably have to buy more than you need, perhaps a decoder specialist will sell you a short length? Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin DL Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Sitham Yard said: This seems to be known as decoder wire so if you search for this you should find sources. Probably have to buy more than you need, perhaps a decoder specialist will sell you a short length? Andrew Thanks Andrew; found some decoder wire which 0.55mm which should do. Also referred to as 'Ultra Fine'. Thanks for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RAF96 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 (edited) I use this stuff - super flexible very thin. Various Amazon suppliers at various prices for essential the same 30 awg wire. Edited October 26, 2023 by RAF96 Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D7063 Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 22 hours ago, Robin DL said: I need a few feet of that very thin insulated cable that is used in locos to wire up a tender-loco link; that which is on locos I have measures 0.4mm on the vernier, but I can't seem to find any of the usual suppliers selling it. Can anybody recommend anywhere? Hi there, wire is often sold by 'gauge (swg)' or cross sectional area (csa) was the 0.4 measurement the diameter, or had you already calculated the cross sectional area? It's worth checking before placing an order :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Possibly an old monitor/ printer cable may do the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff park Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Old SCART leads have a range cables inside, usually a metre iong. You can often pick them up at car boot sales for next to nothing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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