BR LIMA CLASS 33 DOUBLE POWERED BOGIE SIDE FRAME UPGRADE KIT (O Gauge 7mm scale)

This is a 3D printed item, using a fine ABS like resin.

The 1st photo is of the item parts as you will receive them (you receive parts to upgrade two power bogies). The next photos show the bogies fitted to a Lima Class 33 diesel locomotive (this is not included in the sale) and then how they fit to the Lima power units. The Lima power units are not included in the sale.

These parts were designed to upgrade the Lima Class 33 and replace the supplied bogies, which are completely the wrong design.

NOTE: This sale is for a Lima Class 33 that has been converted to run with two Lima power bogies. If you have an unconverted Class 33 with the standard single power unit, please see the separate listing for a standard conversion.

The upgrade uses the existing Lima power bogies and assumes you are using two power units (rather than one as originally supplied). This upgrade retains the incorrect (short) wheelbase, but achieves a significant and cost effective improvement in the look of the locomotive without the need to replace the motor units. A further improvement could be achieved by moving the pivot point for the bogies outwards to bring the bogies closer to the ends of the locomotive and lining up the cab door steps.

You will receive two sets of parts to complete the modification to two power bogies... enough to upgrade one Lima Class 33.

These are genuine photos and not digital representations.

You simply need to remove a small amount of flash from the top edge of the ends of the bogie frames, attach the brake pistons (holes are provided in the side frames and they slot straight in), attach the sand boxes and fit the steps (small alignment slots ensure that these fit into the correct place.

The base plate then needs some minor sanding to remove a small amount of flash from the outer edges and is glued into the sideframes.

the Lima power unit should to be removed from the original Lima side frames by removing the two securing screws. The power unit will then slot into the new bogie assembly and is held together by re-using the two fixing screws in the base. Be sure to align the drive gear with the slot in the base.

The two bogies can then be attached to the original chassis and the loco is ready to run again.

Bear in mind the size of these items when looking at the detail in the photos.

These parts were commissioned by a customer who had converted their locomotive to include 2 power units and wanted to give the Lima Class 33 a more accurate look, without incurring the additional cost of new power bogie units or wheels.