Nick Dunhill
Western Thunderer
Hi Peter.
The crankpin nuts are from Laurie Griffin. You have to run a 12 BA tap through them, but they finish the rods off nicely. The fastner on the knuckle joint is home made though and that also has a cotter pin.
As Mick says, the bosses on NER locos seem to have a drain plug, hence the confusing shape.
Happy Christmas
Nick
The crankpin nuts are from Laurie Griffin. You have to run a 12 BA tap through them, but they finish the rods off nicely. The fastner on the knuckle joint is home made though and that also has a cotter pin.
As Mick says, the bosses on NER locos seem to have a drain plug, hence the confusing shape.
Happy Christmas
Nick