
Pair up the bolster with its subframe, as
designated by the presence or absence of
the etched triangular marks on the Bolster
Centre and the Subframe Mainframe.
Orientate the Bolster correctly with the
Subframe: the sloping ends of the Bolster
are towards the outer (coupling) end of the
Subframe (that's the 'two-dot' axle end).
Check the bolster for dimensions and
squareness:
it should sit with the lower edges of its four secondary seats in contact with a trued
block,
the traction ears should just fit over the lateral restraints on the subframe sides, with
a free sliding fit or just a slight resistance,
the traction ears should just fit between the longitudinal restraints on the subframe
sides, again with a free sliding fit.
A tight fit can be addressed in the first instance by light filing on the circular edges of the
traction ears or lateral restraints: half-etched guides are provided to help preserve the
correct shape. Other adjustments may be made by gentle tweaking of either the bolster
assembly or the longitudinal restraints. If you do need to tweak the bolster, try to end up
with the faces of the traction ears vertical.
Bachmann Class 66: Bolster
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