2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

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With my own projects I am always excited to see frame on wheels of the first time!
Looking good.
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

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Thanks Russ, yes it is.
The spring kit [known to me] was not finished. I feel if spings are offered it's good for me I do not have a punch. I have used carbide still was a pain.
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

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These were cut off a 5/16 rod they are going to be spring rockers.
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

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Made a quick fixture to hold while milling
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

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20 of them
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

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Spring hangers
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

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Spring hangers
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

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Spring pedestals
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

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Rear equalizer links
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

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Spring clips
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

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Annealing
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Re: 2 1/2" scale 4-6-0 build

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Well after spending some time on lengths and heights with the springs lightly loaded I'm getting good travel.
In the first pic the pivot block above the rear spring currently only has spring pressure holding it in place. I'm not sure how this is supposed to be captured . Any Ideas?
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