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Brake Block Help !

Discussion in 'Heritage Rolling Stock' started by e bay, Apr 1, 2011.

  1. e bay

    e bay New Member

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    Hi,

    I own SR 25t Pill Box Brake Van 55170, which is now close to being operational.
    I am one brake block missing, but ideally would like to obtain at least three more, as two are quite thin.
    I have enclosed a picture of the said block that I need.
    The large hole, where the A frame ends go through is 2 inch in diameter.
    The question I have is, does anybody know what ID these blocks have ie is it a BR XXXX or a SR XXXX, and also, does anyone have any that I may purchase?
    Any help gratefully appreciated.
    Many thanks,

    Andy.

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  2. markb846

    markb846 New Member

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    It may be worth your while talking to RVEL. They do sell odd bits, and there is no minimum order. Talk to a guy called Andy Houghton. I think his contact details on the RVEL web site. If you cannot find them please send me a pm, and I will email them to you.
    Another line of thought is, you may want to look at the composite brake block route. There is a company called Peter Briddon. They do spares for industrial rolling stock, so may be able to help you. Again there is no minimum order.
    http://www.petebriddon.co.uk/rail/p...ake-blocks/59-rolling-stock-applications.html
    Otherwise it may be worth talking to one of the Southern preserverd railways [Bluebell Mid Hants etc] Hope you find what you need.
     
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  4. e bay

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    Many thanks for everybodies help.
    I now have a full set of shoes !!

    Andy
     
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  5. GuyMannering

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    As it happens, the Dartmoor Railway Supporters' Association also owns a an SR 25 ton Pillbox brakevan, 55625, and it also has a brakeblock missing. May I ask where you obtained yours?

    many thanks

    Jon
     
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  6. olly5764

    olly5764 Well-Known Member

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    I would recommend changing the lot, it will make setting the brakes up easier.
     
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