rope runner Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Hi All, Can anyone advise me on the type of Oleo buffers carried on 10' wheelbase Iron ore Tipplers? Here is a link to a pic: http://www.ws.vintagecarriagestrust.org/ws/WagonInfo.asp?Ref=10060 I am looking to source these from Lanarkshire MS, am I correct in thinking these are of the longer 13'' head variety? http://www.lanarkshiremodels.com/lanarkshire%20models%20and%20supplies%20website_013.htm Many thanks for any assistance, Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Mornin' Paul, Dave Franks at Lanarkshire will ID them very quickly for you. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 These are the shorter version of the buffer - 1' 8.5" - the two parts of the casing are the same length as each other and roughly the same length as the shank. The 2' version is noticeably longer. Aside from this, a longer buffer on a tippler would be unusual. Adam Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks very much Adam, I thought you might know All the best Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Hi Paul, yes I think Adam is correct. Our BP01 would be the one you need. The instanta three link coupling is the give away although some wagons still had this but with the coupling hook extended further out and 2'0'' long buffers. All the best, Dave F. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rope runner Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 Thanks Dave, I've just placed an order Paul A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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