Pick-ups - with rivet fixings; the way the manufacturers do it
A lasting and professional method of adding pick-ups to any type of rolling stock

Pack contains 1 set (4 pieces) to fit two bogies.
Full illustrated fitting instructions are included (English, German, French and Flemish)

The first step in interior lighting is taking up the power from the rails. That is done by means of contacts that are in contact with the wheels and then conduct the power inside.

Live axle pick-up types are great, but only if you have live axles! It is possible to use conductive paint and bridge the axle/wheel flange gap, but this is often tedious and time consuming to apply.
Constructing pick-ups from Phosphor bronze strip is also possible, but the difficulty with this is often a reliable method of fixing the pick-up to the bogie.

This new professional kit solves all these problems A permanent and reliable pick-up is now within your grasp.

Good power take-up is essential for flicker-free interior lighting. The ST281 adjustable-spring wire contact set runs against the back of the wheel flanges. This provides optimal contact to the wheels.
By taking up power at all available flanges (at least 4), the chance of a poor power take-up due to dirt on the rails is greatly reduced.

Specifications:
Minimum effective pick-up length: 21mm
Maximum effective pick-up length: 24mm

Fitting:
Each step is illustrated in the instructions supplied.
The kit is supplied with rivets, a 1.4mm hole should be drilled.
The hole should be at the appropriate distance to ensure correct pressure of the pick-up against the wheel flange.
The pick-up wire is soldered to the supplied contact, and the assembly is secured to the bogie with the rivet.