'Hot Coals' Monthly Newsletter from PNP Railways |
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As the chilly grip of winter loosens its hold and the promise of spring beckons, it's time to dust off your plans and prepare for the exciting season ahead! If you are thinking about building rolling stock as we all know the railways were built for freight, we have several products that can help bring your ideas to life. This month we have a Special Offer get 15% off the items showcased below: RCH Leaf Springs - Set of 4 Pedestal Bearings - Set of 4 Buffer & Stock - Course Scale - Set of 4 Buffer & Stock - Modern Image - Set of 4 Limited Time Offer - Use the Code FEB2915% Expires Midnight - Friday 15th March 2024 |
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The RCH (Railway Clearing House) standard leaf springs would have been used on various types of railway rolling stock, including freight wagons, passenger carriages, and locomotives. These leaf springs provide the necessary suspension and support to ensure smooth and stable movement of the trains along the tracks, contributing to both safety and comfort for passengers |
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Available in a pack of 4 -
The 10¼” gauge working standard scale leaf springs offer reliable performance for moderate loads and comfortable rides. Additionally, they may find suitability in specific narrow gauge applications within the 7¼” gauge range. | | |
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Available in a pack of 4 -
7¼” gauge working standard scale leaf springs are not suitable for carrying loads other than a scale vehicle, and are not suitable to ride on, they may be suitable for certain 5” narrow gauge applications. | | |
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PNP Railways 5" Gauge Pedestal Bearings These bearings play a crucial role in maintaining the stability and functionality of the rolling stock, ensuring efficient operation and smooth movement on the tracks. The PNP Pedestal Bearings are nicely detailed with square-headed bolts and an oil hole cover. They are moulded in acetal and incorporate a sliding top half to the main bearing which rests on two sturdy concealed springs giving a smooth-running sprung axle box. PLEASE NOTE: These items are not designed to be used for passenger carrying. Available in Black or Rust. |
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| | Pack of 4 - Pedestal Bearings - Rust | | |
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| | Pack of 4 - Pedestal Bearings - Black | | |
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Buffer & Stock Replicating their full-size counterparts, The PNP Railways buffer and stock range are for use on 7¼" gauge wagons and are available with an oval or round head. The oval head contributes greatly to alleviating buffer lock as it is prevented from turning by the square shank. |
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| | Pack of 2 - Oval or Round Head | | |
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Events, Exhibitions & Societies |
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The 7¼" Guage Society has a new website. If you have not seen it take a look by clicking the link below. Extract from their website The 7¼" Gauge Society Ltd is the international organisation for people interested in 7¼" and 7½" gauge miniature railways. The Society is a group of friends from all over the world. We send a magazine to members four times a year which is full of excellent items about railway topics that are not available elsewhere. It contains a wealth of news, exhibition dates and invitations to private railway open days. Full UK Membership costs £25 per year, Emembership is as little as £17.50 per year to get access to the private area of this website where you can see more information, enter your Sales and Wants, Event notices and receive our quarterly News magazine. |
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News from the PNP Railways Engine Shed |
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This month has seen the re-tyred wheels refitted to Beyer Garratt's “Mount Kilimanjaro” at Rugby. The iron wheels which were originally fitted in 1973 when the locomotive was built, were showing signs of wear and had already been reprofiled a few times. The existing wheels were turned down and the correct profile tyres were made from EN !4 steel shrunk on by Andrew Walton and his team at Denver Light Rail, see pictures. The wheels were removed and replaced by the engineering team at the Rugby Society of Model Engineers led by Edward Parrott. The side control springing was adjusted on the leading bogie trucks to guide the locomotive more positively. MK should be up and running again for the new season. and should be appearing at the 7¼” Gauge Society AGM at Rugby in September. |
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Finally as today is the 29th of February Happy Birthday to any "leaplings". Also, did you know that the town of Anthony in Texas, USA, is the self-proclaimed ‘Leap Year Capital of the World’? In 1988, resident Mary Ann Brown and her neighbour Birdie Lewis – born on 29th February – approached the Chamber of Commerce with the idea of hosting a celebration for everyone born on a leap day. The celebration would give the town local recognition and help to raise funds for the community. Now, each leap day, Anthony holds a four-day festival and birthday celebration for all leap-year babies. People travel from across America and abroad to take part in the parades, birthday dinners, and hot air balloon rides. If any of our readers are from Texas send us a message to say hello - hello@pnp-railways.co.uk |
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If you have recently finished a project using PNP Railways components we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to send us your story and any images of your project to hello@pnp-railways.co.uk |
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Until next time, all the best from the PNP Railways Team |
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