"Simplyfing" LGB 4050 logging cars.

[Steen Rudberg]

I have been playing with the idea of making a set of LGB 4050 logging cars look more simple.
I made this set of mounts.that will replace the deck, and support the logging attachment.

 

[Madman]

Yes, an improvement. Looks more like the real deal.

 

[Steen Rudberg]

I just received 2nd. Edition

I had them printed at shapesway: http://shpws.me/M72x

 

[trammayo]

I just received 2nd. Edition

I had them printed at shapesway: http://shpws.me/M72x

Now I understand! I could not work out at first where your new components fitted Are you making them into Disconnects?

 

[Steen Rudberg]

Now I understand! I could not work out at first where your new components fitted Are you making them into Disconnects?

I'm not sure what you mean by "Disconnects"

The base of the log holders have 4 tabs that fit into the holes marked green and the tabs marked red fit into the wagon frame.
Picture : http://www.5inch.dk/images/LGB/Bridge.jpg

 

[trammayo]

I'm not sure what you mean by "Disconnects"

The base of the log holders have 4 tabs that fit into the holes marked green and the tabs marked red fit into the wagon frame.

Thank you for your reply Steen.

When I first saw the black components, I did not understand where they fitted. When you posted with the white 3D printed ones, it all became clear. I do not have any of the LGB ones that you show.

Here is a pic of the LGB Disconnects. Normally each truck or bolster is disconnected from its' twin and the log load is then the coupling between the two trucks.



I normally use Bachmann logging flats or, a cheap makeover like the one pictured below;

 

[Steen Rudberg]

Thanks trammayo.
Yes that was a part of the plan.
I'm changing all couplers to pin & ring.

 

[Steen Rudberg]

 

[Henri]

Oh boy, that looks superb!

 

[PhilP]

Steen,
Would you have any close-up pictures of the couplings please?
Many thanks,
PhilP.

 

[Steen Rudberg]

Steen,
Would you have any close-up pictures of the couplings please?
Many thanks,
PhilP.

PhilP - They are LGB ring & pin couplers
http://www.ebay.de/itm/LGB-Ersatzte...813482?hash=item2368b90daa:g:-hMAAOSwHnFVr5UG

 

[PhilP]

Thank you, and for the link..
looks like an excellent value kit of accessories.

 

[GAP]

Thank you, and for the link..
looks like an excellent value kit of accessories.

Philip
I use these link and pin couplers

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/G-Scale-...hash=item235d8c6324:m:m5x2ETkHTatGIqGVxO3Nn0A

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/G-Scale-...hash=item235d8c66d6:m:m_IJWezjOgdXiC8_3nag2mA

Very economical from this seller on eBay
http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/pasidump/m.html?ssPageName=STRK:MEFSXS:MESOI&_trksid=p2053788.m1543.l2654

 

[PhilP]

Thanks for the info..
Some other interesting products available, as well.

 

[GAP]

Thanks for the info..
Some other interesting products available, as well.

I have found him to be very good to deal with and his little flat cars make good starters for kitbashes.
I did find the wheels to be a bit light but I just glued a washer on the back to give extra weight down low and they run OK.