Hillman Lift-out Bridge Clamps

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Anyone got any of these spare please?

332-08 Hillman Lift-out Bridge Clamp Code 332

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mike
 
You could try Glendale Junction. They do mail order I have bought the Hillman standard ones from them in the past. Very good delivery service. You will have to tel to buy if you are not local to them.
 
Many Thanks.

But they haven't got any, hence my post. Neither has Andrew at GR Centres.
 
Mike I don't know if this will help or not. I made my own lift out's. I brazed brass angle stock to the ends of tracks that the bridge will sit in. Make sure that the angle is hard against the track flat bottom. Obviously the track on the bridge must match the track with the angle brazed to it. It works for me.
 
Rod Fearnley said:
Mike I don't know if this will help or not. I made my own lift out's. I brazed brass angle stock to the ends of tracks that the bridge will sit in. Make sure that the angle is hard against the track flat bottom. Obviously the track on the bridge must match the track with the angle brazed to it. It works for me.
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That sounds very interesting, do you think that we could have a picture please? Always helps when making some for myself.
JonD
 
I'd like a few ideas as I intend to extend my tramway across a 3 metre driveway so I can run along my side fence. Also if anyone has done this with overhead before how did you solve the problem of alignment of the overhead wire?
 
Rod Fearnley said:
Mike I don't know if this will help or not. I made my own lift out's. I brazed brass angle stock to the ends of tracks that the bridge will sit in. Make sure that the angle is hard against the track flat bottom. Obviously the track on the bridge must match the track with the angle brazed to it. It works for me.
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Sounds a clever idea. The only drawback I could see would be one of ensuring good long term electrical conductivity without the need for constant cleaning or "jumper" leads. I have done something similar to connect my indoor track to the outside through a cat flap, but the entire shebang is in the warm and dry.

With regards to obtaining Hillman's products have you thought of going to the land of their origin USA. Plenty of reliable retailers over there will ship a small product like that at minimal cost. There is also the Split Jaw range, they do a bridge "drop in", available direct or from RLD (used them for other products big and small) in the 'States.

Max
 
tramcar trev said:
I'd like a few ideas as I intend to extend my tramway across a 3 metre driveway so I can run along my side fence. Also if anyone has done this with overhead before how did you solve the problem of alignment of the overhead wire?
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I would look at a length of thin wire with a Hook and Spring to maintain tension. With a join via a raised pull off may just work. Would probably need to be a couple of feet long and maintained on the Lift Out section so that it is not in the way when the extension is not being used.
JonD (pie in The sky department!)
 
I just rework a couple of rail joiners (LGB type) to form a channel to allow the bridge rails to drop in. The weight of the bridge usually ensures electrical continuity. You could put a small jumper connection in - it only takes a second to plug together.

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trammayo said:
I just rework a couple of rail joiners (LGB type) to form a channel to allow the bridge rails to drop in. The weight of the bridge usually ensures electrical continuity. You could put a small jumper connection in - it only takes a second to plug together.
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I like the bridge - is it pivoted on the right-hand side? In my current garden I have a hinged LGB bridge with the Hillman clamps, but in my imaginary future line, I would need to have a much longer span like yours, and so I am very interested in what you have done.

I remember getting the hinges direct from the US manufacturer, but I can't remember if I got the clamps at the same time!
 
dunnyrail said:
I would look at a length of thin wire with a Hook and Spring to maintain tension. With a join via a raised pull off may just work. Would probably need to be a couple of feet long and maintained on the Lift Out section so that it is not in the way when the extension is not being used.
JonD (pie in The sky department!)
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It may work... I have had a look at how its done in full size practise. I may be able to use an inverted brass "V" section and the trolley wheel would run inside that. If say the V section on the lift out part was longer it would sit on the V section on the "land" sides... I don't know, its all up in the air ATM..... Alignment is going to be the problem.

http://www.semple.biz/glasgow/dalmuir%20bridge.shtml
 
Trev,
Yes I have seen that V thing used on the Large Scale Tram Layouts, but did not suggest it as it needs Tram Portals either side of the joint which can look a bit overbearing. Your line is so nice, scenic and well just believable I thought that method might detract a bit.
JonD
 
viaEstrecha said:
I like the bridge - is it pivoted on the right-hand side? In my current garden I have a hinged LGB bridge with the Hillman clamps, but in my imaginary future line, I would need to have a much longer span like yours, and so I am very interested in what you have done.

I remember getting the hinges direct from the US manufacturer, but I can't remember if I got the clamps at the same time!
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Yes it's pivoted on the R/H side - both vertically and horizontal. I used a pair of forks off a small electric scooter - the headstock bearing (sitting in a piece of tube) provides the inverted forks with the swivel. Where the wheel axle would go provides a hinge so that the bridge follows the contours of the drive as it rises. On the left hand side (next to the other bridge, is a drop-down leg (with a rubber tyred wheel) which supports the bridge as it swings open.
 
I'm in awe of your professionalism Mick. Could you knock me up one of these by Wednesday Please?
http://sydneyforeveryone.com.au/city/oatley/riverside-walks/como-railway-bridge/

Dosen't need hinging just put the columns on casters so it could be lifted to disengage then roll away.....
 
I'll put your request on the long finger (as they say over here) Trev as you didn't say which Wednesday. That original bridge has real character and I like the interlaced track!
 
Yes, I lived near it for years. I'm gunna build one when I get a round tuit. Lattice steel or maybe lattice aluminium.... But if you start first be sure to let me know so that I don't start.
 
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