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LRP #006
Ohio Brass Trolley Catcher
White Metal Kit: This is a white metal casting of a typical
later style Ohio Brass Company (or O.B.) trolley catcher. The
main function of the catcher is to stop the pole from raising
up, should it de-wire, by “catching” the rope as it
quickly comes off the inner spool. Inertia would throw a
“dog” or eccentric outward, stopping the motion of
the pole advancing upward. As the pole hit a span wire or any
other obstruction, the rope would become slack, the reel or
spool would coil the rope back up on the spool, and when the
pole tried to raise again, the “dogs” would spin
out and stop the upwards motion.
The model comes with a separate backing
plate. The model does not function as per the description
listed above. Interestingly enough, you can still buy this
catcher today (the real thing!) from a company in
Massachusetts. (Price slightly higher than the model cost).
$6.30 each
or 2 for $11.00
photo: Los Angeles Railway car in Los
Angeles.
Not actual size of item. Enlarged for
viewing. Actual size is 1:24 Scale to fit G scale models. Item
color may vary from monitor color.
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