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apparatus
Model rail section
To make the model rail section you need
Straight section of OO/HO Peco rail track, about 15 cm long (model shop)
4 mm sockets (red) (2) (JPR 705-205)
4 mm sockets (black) (2) (JPR 705-206)
Terminal strip (2 sections of ) (JPR 710-448)
Resistor, 2.2 Ω, 7 W (Maplin L2R2)
Plywood or similar, 15 cm x 15 cm (DIY store)
Wood battening, 2 pieces approx 3.5 cm x 2 cm x 15 cm
Connecting wire
Panel pins
Nut and bolt
Construct model as shown in the diagram.
For a better quality PDF image of this diagram click here.
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Updated 27 May 2009