4/2 EPB (Class 415/6)
| As many a SEmG member has discovered whilst constructing the DC Kits 2/4 EPB kits getting the underframe and bogie detail accurate is an absolute nightmare since there were many variations within the EPB build. Indeed knowing and understanding what was fitted to a particular batch is a major topic in itself which will not be covered here other than to advise that careful research is needed to get such details right. SEmG members are now fortunate that as a result of many a complex discussion over this topic they now have access to photo studies by SEmG member Mark Brinton illustrating the details under 1951 and 1957 EPB stock. For public consumption there follows a series of photographs illustrating various details. |
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Underframe detail on BR design 2 EPBs. Above is a 1951 stock MBSO. The equipment from left to right is - shoe fuse, main power switch, equipment fuse, reverser, line breakers (louvered cover) and weak field contactors, contactors and parallel group switch (PGS), train line fuse and DH25 compressor. Below illustrating the equipment on other side of the motor
coach on the MBSO S65348 of unit 5734 (also of 1951 stock). Equipment from left
to right is - motor generator set, compressor, contactor, battery box, no's
1 2 and 3 banks of resistor grids, reservoir (thought to be the auxiliary), J3
brake chest and shoe fuse. |
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| above: this is a mk3 motor bogie. |
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| above: a bogie from a DTS, thought to be a mk1 or mk3D due
to the oil axle boxes.
above photographs by David Smith, technical details from Glen Woods |
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This page was last updated 14 November 2003
