Re: Flanger 015

Posted by Keith Hayes on Jun 03, 2024; 2:33am
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Flanger-015-tp19711p19764.html


Thanks to Mike providing Jerry's flanger drawings, we now have some good detail on the lift mechanism. I spent a few hours today noodling over the drawings and I think I have the upper and lower brackets figured out.

Previously I was missing a 6" x 8" lateral beam at the center of the car. The lower bracket mounts on the beam; the upper bracket is ahead of it about 3" and the lift rails for the flanger move between the two.

The photo of the idler car has what appear to be a couple of truss rods. Studying the drawings, there is indeed a truss rod that extends from coupler pocket to coupler pocket, and there are two more rods that extend from the front beam back to the lower bracket as a brace.

I already have a print coming my way of the first iteration of the frame without the brackets. I initially included holes for all the bolts in the side sills, but when I drew it the second time, I elected to eliminate them. But the Phase I coal frame turned out so nice, I will add them back to the model.

I continue to be impressed by everyone's interest in the project. Thanks to you all for all the plans and photos!