A Light Recovery Trailer from Downunder

[Sam Scholz]

Lionel, PM sent.

Hi all,

As I am missing some brake parts, the hunt is on for some replacements. By posting some pictures, someone may recognize the parts or know of similar sized easy-to-find replacements.

So, the backing plate uses eight 5/8" mounting bolts and has adjustable anchor pins. One needed.

LRT Brake backing plate 10 2023.JPG


The brakes are 16" diameter and 3 1/8" wide. Here are the shoes with the hand brake mechanism attached. Two pair needed.

LRT Brake shoes with hand brake mechanism 10 2023.JPG


This brass bracket bolts into the backing plate to carry the handbrake cable. I don't need any of these, but they may help someone recognize the brakes.

LRT Hand brake bracket for backing plate 10 2023.JPG


And the wheel cylinder is 1 1/2" diameter and 97mm long. The mounting bolts are 3/8"UNC at 2 1/8" centers and the mounting hole in the backing plate is 1 3/4" dia. Fluid fitting is a banjo bolt with a 1/2" thread.
Anyone recognize these cylinders?

LRT Wheel cylinder a 10 2023.JPG

LRT Wheel cylinder 10 2023.JPG


Any info on these trailers is scarce, so to find a parts listing, let alone parts available is laughable!
Anyone got any suggestions to help me here?

Regards.
Sam.