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Paul2727

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Hi all,
Does anyone know a UK supplier that carries a drive cog wheel that is compatible with the LGB rack system? Can't seem to find one anywhere.
Regards,
Paul.
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Paul2727 said:
Hi all,
Does anyone know a UK supplier that carries a drive cog wheel that is compatible with the LGB rack system? Can't seem to find one anywhere.
Regards,
Paul.
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Can't help with a supplier Paul, but might be able to come up with a cog wheel. Is it to replace one in a loco? (Probably can't do that.) If not, brass or plastic? What size/diameter/how many teeth? Centre hole size?
 
There is one here... Zahnstangenzahnrad E-Lok LGB 22460-E176

The webshop has not been updated to reflect delivery to the UK, although the Delivery Information does confirm that it is possible. The item in question is a discontinued part, going to be difficult to locate from other sources, best bet is to send an email to them to see if they will be able to assist you.
 
ebay mike said:
Can't help with a supplier Paul, but might be able to come up with a cog wheel. Is it to replace one in a loco? (Probably can't do that.) If not, brass or plastic? What size/diameter/how many teeth? Centre hole size?
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I'm only really want a cog with the correct pitch and tooth shape to connect effectively with the LGB plastic liniar rack. A hard wearing plastic would probably be easier to work with, but brass would be Ok. Any size upto 25 mm external diameter and with an centre hole no larger than a lgb wagon axle.
It's for a potential rack 'tug' which would run with the cog providing the drive and the rail wheels free running and collecting power.. Probably using a variable ratio gearbox to get the gearing right. It's not as a replacement part for a LGB loco.
 
Paul2727 said:
I'm only really want a cog with the correct pitch and tooth shape to connect effectively with the LGB plastic liniar rack. A hard wearing plastic would probably be easier to work with, but brass would be Ok. Any size upto 25 mm external diameter and with an centre hole no larger than a lgb wagon axle.
It's for a potential rack 'tug' which would run with the cog providing the drive and the rail wheels free running and collecting power.. Probably using a variable ratio gearbox to get the gearing right. It's not as a replacement part for a LGB loco.
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I'll have a look tomorrow and see if I can help.
 
Paul2727 said:
I'm only really want a cog with the correct pitch and tooth shape to connect effectively with the LGB plastic liniar rack. A hard wearing plastic would probably be easier to work with, but brass would be Ok. Any size upto 25 mm external diameter and with an centre hole no larger than a lgb wagon axle.
It's for a potential rack 'tug' which would run with the cog providing the drive and the rail wheels free running and collecting power.. Probably using a variable ratio gearbox to get the gearing right. It's not as a replacement part for a LGB loco.
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Good evening Paul. Not good news I'm afraid. Been through all my gear wheels and cogs and there is nothing that is an exact match/fit with the cog rail. I bought loads of stuff when Maplin went bust (gearbox sets etc), I've been through what Lego I have left and the box of bits saved from the cannibalisation of kids toys and old r/c cars projects. At the back of the garage I have a wooden boxed set of Meccano from the 1920's but it could take me a week to get to it - and there's no guarantee it would be of any use. Sorry.:confounded:
 
I did know a UK supplier (GRO - me) that had these :) but alas does not have any left.
 
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