TrainMan2001 Posted August 30, 2019 Share Posted August 30, 2019 (edited) I have heard that the buffers on the Oxford Rail Wagons are removable, and I have a couple of ideas in mind with the buffers if that's true, but I do have a few questions. Are the buffer heads the only parts that are removable or do the buffer housings come off as well? How hard is it to remove the buffers? Are they removable on all wagon types or only a couple of them? Thanks in advance for answering. -TrainMan2001 Edited August 30, 2019 by TrainMan2001 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted August 30, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2019 On some models, it's necessary to remove the buffers if you want to separate the body and chassis. The procedure seems to be, pull out the heads first, followed by pushing the body out from behind the buffer beam. The first has been OK every time I've done it (so far) but the second occasionally not, because the body is such a tight fit (or possibly glued in) that the force required would/did cause damage. In my experience, (GWR toads, LNER 6-plank and Cattle) I've always managed to get the buffers off (eventually), but they haven't necessarily been in a re-useable condition. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP Posted August 30, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 30, 2019 (edited) The seven and five plank wagons use the same buffers and fitting method. I remove mine by pulling them with smooth faced pliers, and replace them with Lanarkshire buffers. Edited August 30, 2019 by PMP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted August 30, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 30, 2019 This is a photo of parts from their cattle wagon, all their wagons follow the same basic design. Where possible it's best to try and push them out from behind, there shouldn't be much resistance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrainMan2001 Posted August 30, 2019 Author Share Posted August 30, 2019 Thanks for letting me know, everyone. This should work for what I'm planning on using them for. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GW Jim Posted November 14, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2019 PMP. Do I note you have also removed the fitted coupler housing on the underside of the 7 plank? Very helpful topic. Thanks for sharing/asking Trainman2001 James. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP Posted November 23, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2019 On 14/11/2019 at 22:23, GW Jim said: PMP. Do I note you have also removed the fitted coupler housing on the underside of the 7 plank? Very helpful topic. Thanks for sharing/asking Trainman2001 James. James, yup I have, it’s a ‘terminal’ modification, they’re cut off with side cutters, so no going back! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wickham Green Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 On 23/11/2019 at 23:37, PMP said: James, yup I have, it’s a ‘terminal’ modification, they’re cut off with side cutters, so no going back! Have you tried miniature end cutters ? ..... I use an old pair for chomping bits of plastic off like this and keep a sharper pair for removing etched bits from their frets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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