MTL springs

n&wsteamfan Oct 3, 2014

  1. n&wsteamfan

    n&wsteamfan TrainBoard Member

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    I've been looking but I cannot find a source for the motor contact springs for the MTL gp9. I need 4 springs I anyone has a source could they please share?
     
  2. JamesTraction

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    They haven't been available for quite awhile. I'm now using magnetic wire soldered in it's place, as I've experienced the springs act like a fuse in an electrical short (derailed loco), so I wanted thin wire for the task. And I don't create a mechanical bond to the solder points in case of another short.

    My opinion, your mileage may vary,
    James
     
  3. Loren

    Loren TrainBoard Supporter

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    James,
    I am on a hunt for some springs for you. No promises, but maybe, just maybe.
    Loren
     
  4. Loren

    Loren TrainBoard Supporter

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    James, check your email.
    Loren
     
  5. emaley

    emaley TrainBoard Supporter

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    I was looking at the Rokuhan room lights and they use a set of springs for electrical contact to the light board. I wonder of they would work and maybe they could be sourced through Rokuhan.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8w6Jfig3Ow

    This video shows the springs used for installation.

    Trey
     
  6. Loren

    Loren TrainBoard Supporter

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    Ok, I found 4 springs for James, but he said to give them to you. PM me at ljsnyder@charter.net
    Loren
     
  7. n&wsteamfan

    n&wsteamfan TrainBoard Member

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    Hey Loren. I'll email you now. Thanks
     
  8. JamesTraction

    JamesTraction TrainBoard Supporter

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    Loren, you're a champ!
    James
     
  9. Loren

    Loren TrainBoard Supporter

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    Didn't you mean chump? :eek:) I imagine there are a few or many who feel chump is better than champ. I answer to both however.
    Loren
     
  10. n&wsteamfan

    n&wsteamfan TrainBoard Member

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    I got the springs today and have the engines back up and running. Thanks again Loren. I'm glad there are people like you in the hobby!
     
  11. Loren

    Loren TrainBoard Supporter

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    That is nice of you to say that, but let's be more accurate.......there are many wonderful helpful folks in this hobby. We are modeling a wonderful scale and we need to always try to assist each other whenever we can. Thank you.
    Loren
     

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