Springs

[Phil H 1Participant @philh1]

[Phil H 1Participant @philh1]

Can anybody recommend a good supplier for ready made coiled springs suitable for the various different applications of a simple Northumbrian 3 1/2" gauge, beginners engine. I need a whole batch of different springs i.e., tender axlebox, main engine axleboxes and I have also decided to give the engine a slightly more contemporary feel by adding sprung buffers and sprung coupling hooks.

PhilH

[David LittlewoodParticipant @davidlittlewood51847]

Phil,

Try Lee Springs: **LINK**

David

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

I've used Associated Spring several times.

J

[Sub MandrelParticipant @submandrel]

I used Reeves smallest '3 1/2" gauge' springs for my shunter, which weighs 23lbs, about the same as northumbrian. I used them for buffers, coupling hooks and (shortened somewhat) the axleboxes.

Neil

[Robert DoddsParticipant @robertdodds43397]

PhilH,

You might get what you want from the assortment boxes at Screwfix and Maplin's have an assortment of compression and tension at £2.99 for 150 but the web detail is too small to make out sizes
RS Components have spring kits (in stainless as well) but you need a local counter or a trade account to get delivery from them. They are also a tad more expensive!

Bob D

[Phil H 1Participant @philh1]

OK, Thanks guys.

PhilH

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