Boxcar End Brake Rigging

[hegstad1]

Hey all,

I could use some brake detail for boxcar ends for some projects I'm doing.  I have a couple Intermountain parts left but I will need some more.  I contacted IM and they said they might have some and they'll get back to me but requests are really backed up.  I'm not aware of any other good source but maybe you all have some ideas.  What about 3D printing or etching?  I could make some out of wire but the parts from IM are so convenient. 

Thanks!

[chessie system fan]

Do you mean one of these?  I need a few end details too so I created this Ajax version.

[hegstad1]

Do you mean one of these?  I need a few end details too so I created this Ajax version.

That would be good.  I wouldn't mind the whole chain and piping stuff too but this is the hardest part.

[chessie system fan]

After thinking about this a bit, I see two challenges to including the chain and pipe. I predict you're better off using a wire.  The first issue is that the resin is much more fragile than plastic. Whatever I print will be so fragile it'll be useless.  The second is the best print orientation is from the bottom.  Like this:



I'll give this a try tonight to see if it prints correctly.

[hegstad1]

Thats great Aaron.  I wondered if the piping would be too brittle.  Makes sense.