I have a 455 Oil Derrick that the string broke on and I'd like to get a good replacement string. I imagine that any of the crane cars would use about the same thickness. Regular thread seems too thin and doesn't look right. Any suggestions?
I have a similar problem with a 2305, Getty Oil Derrick. It has a chain attached to the plunger that goes into the well. However the chain is broken and the plunger is missing. I'd like to replace these pieces but don't know where to look. Any ideas.
Both of you should try these guys:
TRAIN PARTS
Jon
If you have some old (and I mean old) fishing line from a casting reel, that might work. Also, thread from a leather sewing awl. That's usually oiled, however, & might not work.
wyomingscout
Hey maybe you find a vertical blinds the string is the same size i have 2 oil derricks and matched up to my vertical blinds and it looks like that may work.
There are kits to repair vertical blinds that obviously have oodles of that line.
Rob
Good call on the vertical blind repair kits. I'll give it a try and report back. Just for comparison, I'll get pricing from a couple of train parts guys and report back on that as well.
Jeff
Check your local fabrics store. They have thread in thicker sizes for buttons and other applications.
Hielsie
Ted Nyerges580 Humiston DriveBay Village, OH 44140
Sells specialty fastners and correct string in the Orange Hall at York.
Regards,CJ Meyers - Member TCA
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