SquiddlyDiddly Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hello Has anybody got a solution? I am repairing some second-hand China chassis for A3/A4 and when looking at the Front Bogie, realise that I need a connector to connect the bogie to the chassis. The item is clearly shown on the service sheet - 275 284 315 358 - but does not have a part number. The front bogie part number is named "Front Bogie Assembly" but you only get a bogie and no assembly items if you purchase this. Any ideas? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Fisher Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Have a try with Modelspares who arre on ebay or East Kent Models dealt with both recently and both were very helpful and quick in their replies. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquiddlyDiddly Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Have a try with Modelspares who arre on ebay or East Kent Models dealt with both recently and both were very helpful and quick in their replies. Ian Thanks for your response. I have tried East Kent but they only have the bogies not the connector. I didn't know there was a Modelspares still operating since Barrie Marsh and then the "new" Modelspares that went out of business. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Try abbigails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquiddlyDiddly Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Reply quoting this post Tried him too but he is unaware of the part in question. Basically he has bogies from Hornby and they do not have the connector so he doesn't now anything about it. No one seems to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowanj Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hi Andy I've had this issue and failed to find a supplier who could help - as you say, there is no part no. However I found that making a link from scrap brass, in the "old fashioned way" bogies used to be fitted, works just as well. You need to fit the rear in the hole where the connector would fit with a self- tapping screw . I run on reasonably tight curves and have'nt had a problem with derailing. I think the earlier China tender drive bogies fit without modification, but can't quite remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Is this what you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DS239 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 The item is clearly shown on the service sheet - 275 284 315 358 - but does not have a part number. The bracket has no part no. because it is not available as a spare part. You will have to fabricate your own replacement part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquiddlyDiddly Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Is this what you need? No it is the bracket I need not the bogie itself. Incidentally Abigails (Hornbyspares) are usually cheaper than Peterspares. The bracket has no part no. because it is not available as a spare part. You will have to fabricate your own replacement part. OK I will fabricate one and see how it comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowanj Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Comet Models have a front bogie fixing part which looks as though will work. It's £2.50. Find it under loco parts on their website - there is a photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquiddlyDiddly Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 The Comet Models etched bogie plate can be easily adapted and at 2 for £2.50 a bargain too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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