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Offline PMPeter  
#1 Posted : 10 May 2015 04:51:52(UTC)
PMPeter

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I have a Fleischmann 5121 K bi-level HO passenger car that suddenly started derailing. Upon closer inspection I noticed that the coupler was not returning to centre and that the fine wire centering spring had gone missing. The centering spring at the other coupler is a small wire about the thickness of a human hair. Since I cannot seem to locate parts lists for these bi-level cars and can't find anything on eBay that resembles these springs, does anyone here happen to know what part number I am looking for?

Any help would be appreciated since that car is now out of service in the "bad order" yard.

Cheers
Peter

Offline PMPeter  
#2 Posted : 10 May 2015 16:54:41(UTC)
PMPeter

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Here is a listing that shows the spring that I am looking for. Unfortunately the seller will only sell to Germany.

ebay link

Cheers
Peter
Offline H0  
#3 Posted : 10 May 2015 18:43:02(UTC)
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Hi, Peter!
Originally Posted by: PMPeter Go to Quoted Post
Here is a listing that shows the spring that I am looking for.
Are you sure? Description says it's for N gauge. H0 version could be longer.

Regards
Tom
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Offline PMPeter  
#4 Posted : 10 May 2015 18:53:37(UTC)
PMPeter

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Originally Posted by: H0 Go to Quoted Post
Hi, Peter!
Originally Posted by: PMPeter Go to Quoted Post
Here is a listing that shows the spring that I am looking for.
Are you sure? Description says it's for N gauge. H0 version could be longer.



Thank you. You are correct, I did not notice that since I had the HO filter set and am not sure why this listing came up. However, the picture is still representative of the spring that I am looking for, obviously longer for HO scale.
Offline 3rail4life  
#5 Posted : 12 May 2015 21:28:17(UTC)
3rail4life

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Location: Northern California
Hi Peter ,

It appears as though Fleischmann is just as bad as Märklin when it comes to posting parts for rolling stock on their website. I found nothing there...

But I do have some early Märklin close coupler spring wire that may fit (Richtfeder 313930), it would need to be cut to the appropriate length. I was thinking maybe if you would like to give it a try , I could just put one in a 1st class letter envelope for you.

Let me know,
Gordon
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