Jacobs Bogie Converter (Pair)
Converts any Plateway Models bogie into a Jacobs bogie capable of carrying two carriage or wagons ends on one bogie.
Converts any Plateway Models bogie into a Jacobs bogie capable of carrying two carriage or wagons ends on one bogie.
Converts any Plateway Models bogie into a Jacobs bogie capable of carrying two carriage or wagons ends on one bogie.
Adjustable centres for different vehicle spacing at 1 ft centres. Replaces central compensation rockers without increasing carriage or wagon ride height (28 mm). Capable of having compensation set for each vehicle. Can be glued in place or allowed to pivot around a central point. Suitable for 2ft, 3ft, 4ft & 5ft bogies. Pivot holes at 16 mm centres, overall length 84 mm, width 20 mm, thickness including rockers 5 mm.
Originally designed by mechanical railway engineer Wilhelm Jakobs (1858–1942). Further information can be found here Wikipedia Descriptive Link here