brian777999 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 What are the smallest electrical plugs available to connect wires between the tender and the loco ? Does anybody do anything smaller than the Tamiya micro mini plugs ? I am not quite sure how big these are. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mini-Micro-Tamiya-battery-connector-plug-socket-20AWG-/130386758909?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5ba80cfd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 15, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 15, 2013 These are the smallest I've come across, I use them for connecting chips and speakers in confined spaces. http://www.allcomponents.co.uk/product/miniature-plug-and-socket-sets-11706.html Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corax67 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 There are much smaller available - Layouts4u do these which I use regularly http://www.layouts4u.net/bulbs.html Look at the last item on the page. And DCC Supplies also do micro pin connectors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 "And DCC Supplies also do micro pin connectors" They certainly do! Have a look at... http://www.dccsupplies.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=23_60_387&products_id=469 I find these most useful as they are ready wired. They are available in 2, 3 & 4 way and have a polarity spot to avoid connecting them the wrong way round. Connection is firm and reliable. Hope that's helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 The smallest connector you can use is probably the 1mm pitch JST connectors from Farnell. The system consists of sockets that are designed for PCB mounting but can be glued down to the tender and soldered to, and housings that take crimp connectors. available in 2-9 ways so can be useful for non-analogue applications too. Those listed above will probably be easier to use though if you have the space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killybegs Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Or you could consider using the Hornby variety - available as spares. Part nos X6113 (plug) and X9958 (socket). Edited November 15, 2013 by Killybegs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6959 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 What are the smallest electrical plugs available to connect wires between the tender and the loco ? Does anybody do anything smaller than the Tamiya micro mini plugs ? I am not quite sure how big these are. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mini-Micro-Tamiya-battery-connector-plug-socket-20AWG-/130386758909?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e5ba80cfd I bought one on ebay similar to this and it is 27,5 mm long x 13,28 wide x 11,2 wide including the clip. I bought it for my car and it is too big for model railway use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6959 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Try this site http://www.expressmodels.co.uk/acatalog/Micro_Connectors.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 (edited) Railroom Electronics. Very nice little connectors. They do two, three and four way. Edited November 15, 2013 by two tone green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6959 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 This is the plug under the tender on new type Castle and other Hornby locos. The fly lead with mating socket is also available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6959 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 This is the plug under the tender on new type Castle and other Hornby locos. The fly lead with mating socket is also available. LOT138_Hornby_x9958.jpg The fly lead for this is Hornby x6113 available on ebay from Peterspares and others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldSutt Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Try this site http://www.expressmodels.co.uk/acatalog/Micro_Connectors.html I have used the smallest of these to utilise the tender wheels in my Hornby WC Bideford as additional pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard-g8jvm Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Have you considered using coaxial cable connectors , put a SSMCX socket on the loco and use something like a SSMCX cable plug on a short length of 1.3 mm dia coaxial cable back to the tender. They are about £2 ish each from Farnell. There are smaller series connectors but you will need very good eye sight and a steady hand to solder the coax on the connectors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Are the Bachmann ones available as spares? Ive several locos with replacement brass chassis and I discarded the loco plugs a long time ago but still want to use the tender socket and the tender for the decoder. So I need the loco plugs as a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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