A GWR Pannier Tank in 3½ Inch Gauge PART 5 – MOTION BRACKETS

Continued from p.655 M.E.4755 November 1 The motion plate (bracket) assembly is made from two laser cut parts, silver soldered together, and some small pieces of angle (fig 9). The laser cut parts are the main motion plate and its flange and they are located for soldering using tabs and slots. It should be possible to pop 6BA bolts through the flange and frame without any need to ‘ease’ the holes, such is the accuracy of laser cutting. Both plates are marked for drilling all the small holes but the required holes are different each side; the right-hand side plate has extra ones for the vacuum pump which will be re-purposed to pump water into the boiler. After drilling the holes as appropriate, assemble with the flanges and check to…

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