couplers

I have a feeling there is a 3D print fix for this, sometime ago, my daughter bought me a tanker where the couplings didn’t match the LGB ones but I found a file, printed it and fixed the problem.
If you can give us some more details, possibly a photo, I will see if I can do something to fix it for you!
Cheers
Dave
 
the Lionel seems a bit high. Lionel on right lgb loco on left
 

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Tanker man said:
I have a feeling there is a 3D print fix for this, sometime ago, my daughter bought me a tanker where the couplings didn’t match the LGB ones but I found a file, printed it and fixed the problem.
If you can give us some more details, possibly a photo, I will see if I can do something to fix it for you!
Cheers
Dave
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are 3d printers hard to use
 
PatsRailway1 said:
are 3d printers hard to use
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It depends.... On the printer.

Harder, I would suggest, is mastering the CAD software to generate the 'image' of the thing you want to print..

Looking at your photos:
I think if you were to fit an LGB coupling, you would just need to fit a spacer between the coupling and the Lionel mounting? - Probably need a slightly longer screw?

You could then keep the Lionel couplings within the rake of stock, with possibly the same at the rear, for adding extra vehicles..

PhilP.
 
PhilP said:
It depends.... On the printer.

Harder, I would suggest, is mastering the CAD software to generate the 'image' of the thing you want to print..

Looking at your photos:
I think if you were to fit an LGB coupling, you would just need to fit a spacer between the coupling and the Lionel mounting? - Probably need a slightly longer screw?

You could then keep the Lionel couplings within the rake of stock, with possibly the same at the rear, for adding extra vehicles..

PhilP.
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what about downloading models from the net are they easy to print. would you have to use cad for that. im looking at ba bamboo lab printer
 
From the reports I have seen:
The Bambu is the nearest thing you can get to a 'plug and play' 3D printer..

Others will have to comment on downloaded STL-files, as I guess they can vary in quality, and suitability?

Please be aware, I don't have any first-hand experience of 3D printers, so my advice is anecdotal.

PhilP.
 
I have been searching ‘Thingiverse’ and ‘Yeggi.com’ but so far have not found a direct exchange coupling for Lionel in the form of an STI file. In this case, I think Phil’s idea of using washers to lower the coupling should work ok , I didn’t get a chance to look at my tanker today to see how I overcame my problem but will try to and get back to you, if I find a solution. I am happy to print a part for you if I can , if it makes life easier.
3D printers are a steep learning curve, you need a slicer program as well. Tinkercad seems to be the easiest cad program to learn, there are 6 very good instruction videos on YouTube which I watched several times. I find that the more I use it, the better I get. I have just drawn and printed replacement steps for the LGB continental express parcel van, that had been broken off and I’m pretty pleased with the results, it’s difficult to tell which are original which are the ones I have printed.
Hope this helps
Cheers
Dave
 
PatsRailway1 said:
what about downloading models from the net are they easy to print. would you have to use cad for that. im looking at ba bamboo lab printer
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I have the Ender3V3 it is really plug and play auto bed mapping and levelling.
Tinkercad is a good place to start as it is an educational app for teaching young students.
This tutorial is very good it explains how to use tinkercad step by step
riksrailway.blogspot.com

How I drew a Southwold open wagon with TinkerCAD

Narrow gauge large scale model garden railway. Battery powered, radio controlled locomotives, some Bluetooth. Set in Cheshire UK in 1930s
riksrailway.blogspot.com riksrailway.blogspot.com
 
Now we can see the issue, my suggestion would be a small block mounted to drop the coupling down. May nee a longer screw or nut and bolt. Much easier than faffing with a 3D printer that you have not got!
 
dunnyrail said:
Now we can see the issue, my suggestion would be a small block mounted to drop the coupling down. May nee a longer screw or nut and bolt. Much easier than faffing with a 3D printer that you have not got!
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That was my thinking as well. Either a few washers or a short length of plastic tubing with a longer screw should fix the problem quickly and cheaply.

Rik
 
Right! There is good news! And there is bad news! I have found my little tanker and, although there is no marking on the item, the couplings look the same as your photos, so yes I did find a file and print 2 blocks to drop the couplers, the block uses another small screw to fix it then the coupler screws into the new block…………the bad news is, I cannot find the file I printed it from!! ……and for the life of me, I cannot remember how I found it. As you can imagine, I have been 3D printing for nearly 4 years so have literally hundreds of files on lots of SSD cards so it takes quite a lot of searching………but I will continue!
If I find the file, I am more than willing to print you a few and post them to you.
Dave
 
OK ! So have found tge file and printed an example in grey because ( that what was on the printer and..) black does not show up well on photos , so……
If you would some, if you think they will fit, please message me your address and I will print and post some to you
Cheers
DaveIMG_2808.jpegIMG_2809.jpeg
 
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