Regulator handle for Accucraft 3 cyl Shay

[beavercreek]

I am looking for a regulator handle to replace the plastic knob on my Accucraft 3 cyl shay.
Is there one available to easily swap with the knob?

A bit like this:

 

[beavercreek]

Thanks for the info Ross
I want to be able to easily switch it back to stock if I need to, so that is why I am looking for a 'plug and play' solution

 

[maxi-model]

Accucraft do a drilled stainless steel lever on a brass boss for regulator and gas control. Later production models have them fitted as standard. May have some extras in stock in US ? Max

 

[beavercreek]

Accucraft do a drilled stainless steel lever on a brass boss for regulator and gas control. Later production models have them fitted as standard. May have some extras in stock in US ? Max

Cheers Max,
Will check their e-store web site

 

[maxi-model]

Cheers Max,
Will check their e-store web site

Regrettably it appears they are out of stock, drats, sorry. But these are they http://www.accucraftestore.com/index.php?productID=555 . Max

 

[PhilP]

Heck that Accucraft lever looks like a model aircraft servo lever (below... for steam RC control..........!
Think the required lever is described as a Johnson Bar

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Thought a "Johnson Bar" was Yankeee-speak for a reversing lever? - Or do 'we' call it 'cutoff'??

 

[PhilP]

You are quite right Phil. Its me......bit fazed this am running around looking for a packet of expensive Leds I put down in front of me and find they have vanished...

I think they are next to the magnet on a telescopic aerial, which I have not been able to find for about 5 months! ??? : :

 

[Dtsteam]

What about this one. He lists mainly the UK locos but there may be some crossover to the US ones. Worth an email at least.....

http://www.appc27.dsl.pipex.com/accucraft-parts-3.htm


Ok I'll shut up - I replied before it loaded the picture :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X

 

[Alleyer]

The brass pin from a normal 3 pin plug can be a good starting point for a lever especially if you have files or a grinder to do some shaping. The bore where the wires normally go is a fraction under the diameter of a Accucraft spindle and can easily be enlarged by running a metric drill (4mm?) through it. The screw to tighten down on the wires is typically metric.

 

[ian]

Have you tried calling Graham at Accucraft UK. I think they have these regulator handles for sale. When they converted the Countess to R/C the old regulator handle was replaced with the R/C lever.

Give them a call on 01981241380

Ian

 

[jimmytrains_0]

milton works - sm32.co.uk may have one does take a little while to arrive. no connection just very pleased customer. for the gas tap knob ebay short regulator handle about a tenner

 

[beavercreek]

Hi Jimmy.
The site 'sm32.co.uk' is not working as something major has happened to it. When reaching the site you are confronted with a request to contact technical support........
I have found what looks to be promising on ebay and will be contacting the seller as he only has 1 left and I need three.
Many thanks for the info.