RMweb Gold ngtrains.com Posted March 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 15, 2014 Please send me details too. I can't be doing with chaining trucks together given my US models all have kadee's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Chris & David yes I do have his details but thought it wiser not to place them in public view without checking first but I see Alan has beaten me to it. I'll pm you both in case Alan hasn't already done it. Regards Any news yet on when his details will be available, as I would like to get some of these for my shunting plank. Although it does seem a little strange that someone who is trying to sell a product hasn't let anyone know how their prospective customers can contact them! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Any news yet on when his details will be available, as I would like to get some of these for my shunting plank. Although it does seem a little strange that someone who is trying to sell a product hasn't let anyone know how their prospective customers can contact them! Jeff I have emailed the proprietor and asked if it's OK to post his details on here but haven't heard back yet. His mail to me on Friday suggested he will be ready to start making them available in a couple of weeks time. Alan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Jeff Hello. I concur with Alan. Richard intends to go "PUBLIC" so to speak in about 2 weeks time until then I was priming the pump for those with an interest to keep watching the modelling press as they will soon to be available. Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Pleased to say that Richard Syms is happy with making his email address public for anyone interested in the Lincs couplings: richard_syms@btinternet.com Regards, Alan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) Received my first order of these little beauties yesterday. Suppose I'd better get making them up. Thanks Richard for making them available again. Best regards PS a useful source for the magnets are the S&W listed as 7mag 41mm long @ £4 for 2 obtainable from Model Signal Eng. http://www.modelsignals.com/couplings_frame.htm Edited April 1, 2014 by Barnaby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Received my first order of these little beauties yesterday. Suppose I'd better get making them up. Thanks Richard for making them available again. Best regards PS a useful source for the magnets are the S&W listed as 7mag 41mm long @ £4 for 2 obtainable from Model Signal Eng. http://www.modelsignals.com/couplings_frame.htm Hi, Glad to hear that after you initial concerns. When will we see them available to the general public? I get my RE magnets from a company in Chippenham. ATVB CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 (edited) See Alan T's e-mail link above my post CME, they're available NOW! Regards Lincs Auto-Couplers Price List March 2014 LC4 4mm kit (makes 5 pairs) £4.00 LC7 7mm kit (makes 5 pairs) £4.00 LCA Assembly Jig # £2.00 LCE Etch only (10 base brackets) £1.50 Postage £1.00 per order. Orders over £16.00 post-free I think he does PAYPAL now too Cheques and postal orders only, please, payable to R M Syms. Orders to: Richard Syms 47 Elizabeth Drive Padgate WARRINGTON Cheshire, WA1 4JQEmail: richard_syms@btinternet.com # Only 1 jig required as it is re-used for the assembly of each coupler Edited April 1, 2014 by Barnaby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 See Alan T's e-mail link above my post CME, they're available NOW! Regards Lincs Auto-Couplers Price List March 2014 LC4 4mm kit (makes 5 pairs) £4.00 LC7 7mm kit (makes 5 pairs) £4.00 LCA Assembly Jig # £2.00 LCE Etch only (10 base brackets) £1.50 Postage £1.00 per order. Orders over £16.00 post-free I think he does PAYPAL now too Cheques and postal orders only, please, payable to R M Syms. Orders to: Richard Syms 47 Elizabeth Drive Padgate WARRINGTON Cheshire, WA1 4JQ Email: richard_syms@btinternet.com # Only 1 jig required as it is re-used for the assembly of each coupler Hi Sorry I missed the Link for the Lincs ;-) Kind regards, CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted April 1, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 1, 2014 So, who's going to be first to post s photo of them installed, or a video of them working? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) Been doing some testing to prove the shirt button magnets i purchased. Twenty 10mm x 3mm magnets £13 including postage, came next day from http://www.first4magnets.com/?gclid=CKKPt7r1xL0CFZShtAodvEMAnA They seem to work ok see some photos. Photos in order of appearance. before magnet - over magnet - overhead - to the front - the bits Edited April 6, 2014 by Barnaby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Glad to see that these are available at last. However I have more or less settled for Bachmann OO tension lock couplings and so far they seem to work very well. A loco just needs a wire loop set at the right height for perfect coupling every time. railwayrod 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 I placed my order with Richard Syms yesterday. He can take payment via PayPal, which speeds up the process. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Is this what you're doing Rod Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted April 6, 2014 Author Share Posted April 6, 2014 Hello Barnaby. I have used the Bachmann mini couplings with the arms cut off and them mounted them on a plastic block made from Evergreen strip. So far I am using a "spade" to uncouple which works well. I like your idea of the staple for auto uncoupling and may give this a try in due course. Not sure if the coupling is too high to allow the staple to be attracted but we will see. Thanks for the good idea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Mike has done something similar on Reely Grate but Rod and I don't bother with magnetic uncoupling on Ramchester. We just wanted something that is quicker and easier to operate with than pratting around with screw and 3-link couplers. I am reposting some pics which were first posted on our Ramchester thread. Only a loop is needed on locos 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Is this what you're doing Rod Regards Hello Barnaby. I have used the Bachmann mini couplings with the arms cut off and them mounted them on a plastic block made from Evergreen strip. So far I am using a "spade" to uncouple which works well. I like your idea of the staple for auto uncoupling and may give this a try in due course. Not sure if the coupling is too high to allow the staple to be attracted but we will see. Thanks for the good idea Hi Fellas, Thanks for the updates. I have been experimenting with the Bachmann's too, and have, with a little work, added a dropper - to work with magnets. Barnaby - any chance of seeing some photos of the underside of the Lincs fitted wagons? ATVB CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orford Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Barnaby - That magnet web site is a minefield. Do you by any chance have the product number of the shirt button magnets you are using? - Don Mason Edited April 7, 2014 by orford Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orford Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 So, who's going to be first to post s photo of them installed, or a video of them working? No need really - I used the originals years ago and they work very well indeed and are also very simple to make up and install. They are also unobtrusive to my eyes, although personally I prefer to chemically blacken the wires/hooks, which renders them all but invisible unless you really look hard. Just ordered a batch for my new O Gauge layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) LOL Don yes it is a case of a magnet for every use thinkable hundreds there is. Digging out my invoice shows that they are coded F671 and named 10mm dia x 3mm thick N42 neodymium magnet - 1.8Kg pull. Here's the invoice page >>> http://www.first4magnets.com/circular-disc-rod-magnets-c34/10mm-dia-x-3mm-thick-n42-neodymium-magnet-1-8kg-pull-p3637#ps_1-2557 Not sure if that will show for you as I did register on the site but the F671 should ID it for you.. Best regards Mark aka Barnaby Edited April 8, 2014 by Barnaby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Hy CME way back when on page 3 post #70 I posted just what you asked then and again now -- must be an age thing You can see the same pieces I show above as separate bits which get stuck onto a plastic plate then stuck to the wagon bottom see post #70. Regards Edited April 8, 2014 by Barnaby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
orford Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 LOL Don yes it is a case of a magnet for every use thinkable hundreds there is. Digging out my invoice shows that they are coded F671 and named 10mm dia x 3mm thick N42 neodymium magnet - 1.8Kg pull. Here's the invoice page >>> http://www.first4magnets.com/circular-disc-rod-magnets-c34/10mm-dia-x-3mm-thick-n42-neodymium-magnet-1-8kg-pull-p3637#ps_1-2557 Not sure if that will show for you as I did register on the site but the F671 should ID it for you.. Best regards Mark aka Barnaby Thanks Mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hy CME way back when on page 3 post #70 I posted just what you asked then and again now -- must be an age thing You can see the same pieces I show above as separate bits which get stuck onto a plastic plate then stuck to the wagon bottom see post #70. Regards Indeed, thanks! Information overload, too many other things on my mind etc etc! LOL. Kindest, CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 My Lincs arrived today. First class service from Richard Syms. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Does anyone think that, with it's deep (in this case whitemetal) headstocks/bufferbeams, that it would be possible to fit Lincs couplings to an 03 (DJH)? I am guessing that a hole will have to be made in the headstocks - not sure of the space behind the headstocks at this time though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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