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BACHRUS Roller Test Stand for HO and S Gauge

Full kit includes 4 pair of rollers, plus support-stands for pilot and trailing trucks, and for tenders.
Diesels require only the roller stands.

Complete kit: $91.00

Roller stands only (4 pair): $65

FOR THE SERIOUS REPAIR-PERSON ONLY !

WHEEL PULLER #1  This is an exceptional quality reproduction of an original AC Gilbert Factory Wheel Puller !

Most people have never even seen an original factory tool, but we obtained one, and had it reproduced. It is a real joy to use! Easily closes up underneath the rim of a wheel, and self-centers the drive-post on the axle....no adjusting needed; no slipping off the axle.....Absolutely the smoothest, easiest, damage-free wheel-pulling operation you can imagine.

So why isn't it suitable for everyone??? Because of the cost. These are very expensive to produce----made one at a time---, using extremely hard aircraft steel, and virtually every part of the tool is custom-made.....almost nothing  is "off-the-shelf". 

We have tried this wheel puller on an O-gauge steam engine, and it works just fine for O-gauge wheels as well.

Tips are guaranteed.

 $299.00

  But you'll love it !!

WHEEL PULLER #2 

We had these made ourselves, in order to provide durable high-strength tips that won't bend or break!

Wheel-Puller for S or O gauge wheels, steam or diesel. 

Tips are made of hardened aircraft-grade steel !  Tips have adjustable width to match wheels of varying diameters.  Easy to use.  Supplied with one pair of tips that will fit underneath S or O gauge wheels.  This is a QUALITY tool.....not a cheap modified battery-terminal lifter ! Tips are guaranteed.

$39.95

WHEEL PULLER #3

These are also very durable, with high-strength tips, but this puller is not adjustable for width.

Supplied with two pair of tips---one for steam drivers,
and one for diesel wheels.

For S gauge wheels, steam and diesel. 

Tips are sturdy, but are not guaranteed if misused or forced..

  Easy to use.  

$35

3/16" -----for the PA7421 siderod screws on steam engine drive wheels.

1/4" ------for the PA5447 eccentric & connecting rod screws on steam engine drive wheels.

$4.00 each.

SMOKE-WICK INSTALLATION TOOL.
Simplifies the task of threading smoke wick tips through the holes in smoke-unit chambers.....only takes seconds!
$3.50

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CUT-OFF WHEEL AND MANDREL, for Dremel and similar.

Package of two 2" diameter hard fiberglass cutoff disks for steel, bronze, and steel alloys, with mounting washers. Perfect for cutting track, etc.  $5.75

Mandrel for above: 1/8" shank. Stainless steel. Fits Dremel tools.  $3.50

SPREADING-TOOL 

Allows you to spread diecast trucks by applying pressure to the stamped-steel frame rather than the sideframes (which weakens or breaks them). Also allows for easy removal of the e-unit drum without bending the stamped-steel frame out of shape, and for spreading aluminum passenger car sides for easier floor removal.  You'll find many other uses too! Supplied with two pair of tips....right-angle, and vertical....giving it a "spreading range" between 1/4" and 2-1/4" .
$12.50

FOAM REPAIR CRADLE

These are sturdy, lightweight cradles for use with S-scale locomotives and rolling stock. Available in 8" or 16" lengths.

8" : $6.00                  16": $12.95

BRIGHTBOY Track Cleaner, 

made of a rubber binder that contains an aluminum oxide abrasive.

$5.75

You'll love this solution ! Slip this apron over your head, and then attach the pocket end to the underside of your workbench with the Velcro tabs provided.  Now, dropped parts are trapped right in front of you, for quick and easy retrieval !

$15.00

QUARTERING TOOLS

Used to accurately press and quarter drive-wheels on American Flyer steam engines.

These are exact reproductions of the original AC Gilbert repair shop quartering tools.
Left: Hudson, K5, Pacific tool; $79
Center: Northern tool; $89
Right: 0-8-0 tool; $85

(NOTE: The 8-wheel tool cannot be used with 6-wheel engines; there is a spacing difference.)

MINI-PRY-BAR:  

Great for pulling chassis floor-pins, track spikes, or other very small objects.

$7.95

5-PRONG PICKUP:  

Easy way to hold onto small screws, brads, etc, during installation or removal.

$6.00

GENTLE GRIPS make placement of figures easy in hard-to-reach spots, with their gentle cushioned tips and long tines. $5.75 EACH.

EYELET TOOL

The economy version, "hit-it-with-a-hammer" model !

$9.50

The economy version, "hit-it-with-a-hammer" model !

$9.50

A 2-piece improved version of the original AC Gilbert "knock-out" tool to remove link couplers without damage to the truck or coupler.
Used with a hammer, atop a vise or other firm surface.

(Also see Combination Offer #4 below.)

$9.95

The economy version, "hit-it-with-a-hammer" model !

$9.50

The economy rivet tool (above), plus a backing post and workbench base ("E" below) to use with it.  $29

The economy eyelet tool (above), plus a backing post and workbench base ("F" below) to use with it.  $29

The economy link-coupler installation tool (above), plus a backing block ("G" below) to use with it.  $20

Our exclusive link-coupler pin-removal tool, plus the economy link-coupler installation tool (above), plus a backing block ("G" below) to use with it.  $30

Complete Brakeman's Super-Riveter Set for 
S-gauge repairs (19 items);   $235.00

($205 without wood storage box; [18 items] )

NOTE: This photo includes O-gauge posts & tips that are not included in our sets. The complete S-set (shown on right) includes 8 tips, and 5 backing posts, plus both tools, the base and wrench, the LC backing block, and the box.

Center bottom: Brakeman's Riveter with tips. 
     Above it is the rectangular backing block for link coupler removal and installation.

Top: Hand-crafted wood storage box and cover.