You could make a silicon mould ( which I have done but 5% bigger for brass casting ) and cast it in Urethane. The rest of the mechanism can be fixed and made more robust on a small budget. We have discussed this previously, and not so long ago, I think a search for Atlas ( Roco ) F9 should find it. The suggestion to buy a couple for spares is a good one. Above is how I mount the truck side frames, and new pickups, the angle piece is brass, but it could be aluminum or plastic. I use brass edging from the Till suppliers. cTr...( Choose the right )
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