Front view long springs.
Cut-off guard irons on the pony truck if modelling a locomotive in early condition (see prototype notes).
If using the guard irons on the pony truck press out the rivets at the knuckle joint fold back at the half
etch line between the rivets and form the guard iron, reference can be made from original photographs
supplied.
Fold up rear pony truck bar and fold to shape, fit and fix “H” section plates (7) outside (8) inside and (9)
bracing arms. Washers have been supplied and will be used later to adjust and pack out the fixing on
the chassis.
H section
The pony truck is fixed back to the plastic keeper plate using the supplied washers or, having fitted new
pickups, the front of the keeper plate is cut-off and glued to the chassis.