Brake Block Help !

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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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.

 

Hello Andy
If the above links cannot help you please do not hesitate to contact us, as we have a few patterns for brake blocks


http://www.procast-shop.com/page23.htm

Many thanks
Jim

 

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

Andy

 

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

 

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