[modeleng] Re: Securing models

Hi All,

The system that I use is similar to others in that I have a large sheet of 
plywood fitted into the back of my Hatchback.
The Locos are then clamped down onto the rails on the board using angle iron 
across the buffers which is then tightened down using Wing Nuts on studding 
which goes down through the board with suitable load spreaders underneath.
The board itself is fastened to the car's body works, firstly by chains at 
the rear which are fed through various holes in the in the body below the 
hatch back lip (you have to remove some of the trim to see these) and 
secondly by another chain  across the front of the board which is fastened 
to the luggage holding lugs fitted by the manufacturer on either side of the 
boot area.
I have never fancied having a loco thump me in the back in the event of a 
panic stop.
As somebody else commented it can be a problem in the event of needing the 
spare wheel. My solution to this was to raise the  board on blocks so the 
the spare wheel could just be juggled sideways out in the event that it was 
needed. The other solution is to put the spare wheel at one side in a 
vertical position when carrying locos.

Regards

Clif 

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