Parts & Materials

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Parts & Materials

The Harp Switch Stand

Available complete and painted or as a rough iron casting- 5" scale- based on a narrow gauge prototype. Great as a lawn ornament. House number may be displayed on target. A real attention grabber! Approx. 36" tall.

Lettering cast in for our own Hillcrest & Wahtoke Railroad.

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Fuel Oil Burner

A dependable and proven design.
Various sizes available.
Resistant to "flame outs".

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Hydraulic Rail Bender for 12 Pound Rail

Fabricated from steel.
Sturdy but light delta wing design.
Handle is placed at the balance point for easy lifting.
A "must have" for any tracklaying operation.
Available for larger rail sizes.

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Automatic Air Brake System

Featuring full emergency application- voluntary (initiated by the engineer) or involuntary (such as cars parting). Brake is applied by a reduction in brake pipe pressure, just like in the real world. Air may be bled off manually to facilitate moving cars that are set up. A simple yet fail-safe arrangement.

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5"Scale Air Hose "Gladhands"

Cast in Ductile Iron

Couplings pull apart automatically just like the big ones!

Gladhands mounted on hose using compression fittings.
Compare with a full-scale prototype.
Photo showing installation example.
Rough castings show hose mounts.
Comparison to human hands illustrates true scale of fittings.

Mounted on 5/8" hose with a 1/4" NPT fitting on opposite end. Both ends secured with compressed hydraulic hose ferrules. Replaceable rubber ring seal.

Link & Pin Coupler - iron casting.

Brakeshoes and heads await installation on your equipment!

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updated 11/24/05