tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126719016780700592.post2033571254151394165..comments2019-05-13T04:37:56.769-07:00Comments on Trainsinshed: 18 class finished for nowBobhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08363119035630037974noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126719016780700592.post-37195510681929519062012-10-11T01:59:39.511-07:002012-10-11T01:59:39.511-07:00Hi Martin.
I normally pick up off the treads of t...Hi Martin. <br />I normally pick up off the treads of the wheel with just a straight piece of wire. This is something I have applied with success to models in various scales for some decades. I came across an idea from a UK manufacturer (of some standing) suggesting the pickup be a small solder filled loop.<br />Whether it is the solder helping to contaminate the tread or the larger surface area better able to collect rubbish I have not bothered to investigate. Pickup was dodgy from day one. I gave it a fair trail but then went back to the straight piece of wire and now have a reliable loco as usual.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363119035630037974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9126719016780700592.post-2603915972710128122012-10-09T04:02:10.141-07:002012-10-09T04:02:10.141-07:00I take it that your "normal method" is t...I take it that your "normal method" is to have them picking up from the treads of the wheels and not behind the flanges?~Mad Marty~https://www.blogger.com/profile/11177399718292541570noreply@blogger.com