Driving Trolley

[Speedy Builder5Participant @speedybuilder5]

 

Now that my 5" Speedy is nearing completion, it was time to make rail track and a Driving Trolley, here are my notes on its construction.

It started with raw materials, 6 x 1" thick steel discs sawn from a scrapped print roll. We have a metal reclaim yard not too distant from here who cut / sold the discs for about 7€ each, at the same time I bought some 10mm Al alloy chassis plates and bearing housing material for another 12€.

First job was welding the discs to the axle.

then turning and profiling the wheels and brake disc.

 

The profile of the bogie chassis plate milled on the Warco Economy mill

Bike brakes were modified and mounted onto the chassis, bearing housings machined and axles fitted.

The chassis plates were connected to the tubular chassis with "silent block" anti vibration pillars. This hopefully allows for track deflection curves etc.

And another view of the finished trolley made from 12 and 15mm ply and just waiting for a foam rubber seat. Oh and buffers!

Edited By Speedy Builder5 on 25/01/2021 20:39:29

 

Edited By SillyOldDuffer on 25/01/2021 20:46:45

[Speedy Builder5Participant @speedybuilder5]

Scratch built Loco trolley

[Jon LawesParticipant @jonlawes51698]

I do like your adapted bicycle V-brake, very nice design.

[Grizzly bearParticipant @grizzlybear]

Impressive, I like it!

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