Apple Tree Tram Mounting Brackets

JimmyB

JimmyB

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I have put this in "Product Review", though in reality it is to show what has just become available.

Tim Gleed-Owen of Apple Tree looked at the issue I have of being able to mount his motor/gearbox without outside hubs and this is what he has produced:

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  • Wheels/Axles: These are slaters from the G1 (10mm) range with 1/8” ends and 3/16” axles.
    • End of the axles can cut off flush with the wheels.
    • Any axles set from the wagon/coach range will fit.
  • Hangers: Axle centre height from the base is 21mm
    • The height can obviously be increased by packing under the bracket but is the minimum centre height.
  • Price: Each bracket with fittings is £8. As per photos that's the brass tube with axle stand and fasteners with gearbox stand (motor/gearbox not included)
Note: I have no connection with the business, just very happy with the supplier help and assistance.

For further information please contact Tim on appletreerailway@icloud.com

Moderators I hope this not fall outside the scope of permitted posting, just trying to assist anybody who has had similar issues to myself in tram building.
 
JimmyB said:
I have put this in "Product Review", though in reality it is to show what has just become available.

Tim Gleed-Owen of Apple Tree looked at the issue I have of being able to mount his motor/gearbox without outside hubs and this is what he has produced:

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  • Wheels/Axles: These are slaters from the G1 (10mm) range with 1/8” ends and 3/16” axles.
    • End of the axles can cut off flush with the wheels.
    • Any axles set from the wagon/coach range will fit.
  • Hangers: Axle centre height from the base is 21mm
    • The height can obviously be increased by packing under the bracket but is the minimum centre height.
  • Price: Each bracket with fittings is £8. As per photos that's the brass tube with axle stand and fasteners with gearbox stand (motor/gearbox not included)
Note: I have no connection with the business, just very happy with the supplier help and assistance.

For further information please contact Tim on appletreerailway@icloud.com

Moderators I hope this not fall outside the scope of permitted posting, just trying to assist anybody who has had similar issues to myself in tram building.
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That looks to be a great solution for a tram, I presume the bracket price is on top of the motor unit price. He does not appear to have a webb site so far as I can see just a presence on facebook.
 
I've fitted these motors to my trams and my Stephenson's Rocket. They run very smoothly, and this new bracket will make fitting them even simpler. The 12V motor runs very well from an 11.1V lithium battery pack, with even a very cheap ESC. The momentum from the overrun makes them a very smooth performer when starting up or slowing down and noise is very low.

An excellent solution for trams, locos and railcars.
 
dunnyrail said:
That looks to be a great solution for a tram, I presume the bracket price is on top of the motor unit price. He does not appear to have a webb site so far as I can see just a presence on facebook.
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I e-mailed him an enquiry and received a reply a couple of hours later with his suggestion for a suitable product and pdf catalogues attached. I have not yet ordered anything as I'm at the planning stage...
 
john said:
Apple Tree Railway now have a website.


John
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Thanks very useful, though they do not quote prices sadly. Perhaps those that have got things could tell us, accepting that prices change at least we would have a ballpark idea.
 
dunnyrail said:
Thanks very useful, though they do not quote prices sadly. Perhaps those that have got things could tell us, accepting that prices change at least we would have a ballpark idea.
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Drop-down menu, top-right..
There is a link to "Prices". :)
 
Brill guys, must look around a bit more! Prices do not appear excessive.
 
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