Manual point wire

[Anglian]

Afternoon all.
I'm refurbishing some old LGB manual point switches. Does anyone know where I can source the right wire to replace the ones that have been broken please?
Many thanks,
Trevor

 

[playmofire]

Wow, those are old; I've got a couple like them still working OK.

 

[Anglian]

Yes, they are old, but have a very positive action, which is why I'd like to have them working again. T

 

[Software Tools]

Spring-brass (phosphor bronze) wire of an appropriate wire gauge would be your best bet.

Tichy Train Group has straight lengths of PB wire available in a range of gauges and can often be found in hobby stores.

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[maxi-model]

Piano wire ? Used this a lot in the past where a spring action/resistance to bending was required. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/38938960...915&gbraid=0AAAAACWZmZnvwx5crq10dNRGyoSjKh_5F

 

[Anglian]

Many thanks to both of you.
Trevor

 

[dunnyrail]

I found a couple of these, one with extremely rusty steel wire. Just cleaned out all the accumulated carp, bobbed some grease on it and was back in working order. I would think a steel wire of some sort around the same thickness should be fine as well.

 

[playmofire]

Yes, they are old, but have a very positive action, which is why I'd like to have them working again. T

Agreed, on both points.

 

[a98087]

Afternoon all.
I'm refurbishing some old LGB manual point switches. Does anyone know where I can source the right wire to replace the ones that have been broken please?
Many thanks,
Trevor
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Would you like any more complete units? I might have one or 2 tucked away

Dan

 

[Anglian]

Hi Dan.
Thanks for the very kind offer. I have enough, given that I get them fixed. I use electric point motors for most of the turnout, keeping the manual switches for those close to the controls.
Thanks again.
Trevor