The Radiating Axle

[marc_reusser]

Paul,

I found this image of a discarded Klein-Linder axle on the web:




MR

[RoughboyModelworks]

That's great, thanks Marc. It appears to be a little worse for wear... I checked out the photographer's site hoping to find some additional shots, but no luck. I did find a couple of very nice shots showing a Klein-Lindner being rebuilt, but unfortunately they were only thumbnails, no large version available, so relatively useless as reference photos. It appeared though that the split bell-housing castings were either bronze or brass from their appearance in the photos...

Paul

[RoughboyModelworks]

Marc:

Here are those other pictures I was referring to.. full size! They came from the Sandstone Heritage Trust site. Some other excellent photos on the site if you have the patience to find them - site navigation is atrocious.

Paul

[marc_reusser]

Cool rebuild pics....too bad about the size though.

...interesting/diverse site...but yes a navigation PIA.

MR

[james_coldicott]

Hi Guys,

should anyone be interested in buying a loco with a similar (luttermoler) axle system there are several 2 foot gauge Orenstein and koppel loco's for sale here in the UK.

Link here:

http://www.prestonservices.co.uk/locomotives.htm

(scroll down to get to the loco's) there is some more info on the drive and axle system here:

http://www.dself.dsl.pipex.com/MUSEUM/LOCOLOCO/luttermoller/luttermoller.htm

I don't have any connection with the company selling this stuff but for those with big bucks who want some big toys...!

James

[RoughboyModelworks]

Thanks for the links James. Interesting stuff, but definitely way out of my financial league. I'm disappointed that the Krauss 0-4-0 is sold. Would have looked great in the driveway, though I don't think I'd have much luck getting right-of-way into downtown so I could commute to work on it. Just as well, the wheels would probably be stolen off it round here...

Paul