{"title":"Overhead Line Equipment Accessories (OO)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"coasting-neutral-section-and-raise-lower-pantograph-signs-pack-of-10-oo-gauge","title":"Coasting, Neutral Section and Raise\/Lower Pantograph Signs - (Pack Of 10) - OO Gauge","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeutral Section, Coasting and Raise\/Lower Pantograph Signs - (Pack Of 10) - OO Gauge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSelf Adhesive Pre Cut Stickers Contain:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 x Warning Of Traction Change Over\u003cbr\u003e2 x Warning Of Neutral Section\u003cbr\u003e4 x Lower Pantograph\u003cbr\u003e4 x Raise Pantograph\u003cbr\u003e2 x Do No Raise Pantograph\u003cbr\u003e2 x Advance Lower Pantograph Warning\u003cbr\u003e2 x Start Of Neutral Section\u003cbr\u003e2 x End Of Neutral Section\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Plastic Boards \u0026amp; Posts Included in Pack That Simply Clip Together, Affix To Your Baseboard Using a 2mm Drill Hole Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo Painting Required.\u003cbr\u003eSigns Include Pre-cut Self Adhesive Stickers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeutral Section, Coasting and Raise\/Lower Pantograph Signs - (Pack Of 10) - OO Gauge\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSelf Adhesive Pre Cut Stickers Contain:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 x Warning Of Traction Change Over\u003cbr\u003e2 x Warning Of Neutral Section\u003cbr\u003e4 x Lower Pantograph\u003cbr\u003e4 x Raise Pantograph\u003cbr\u003e2 x Do No Raise Pantograph\u003cbr\u003e2 x Advance Lower Pantograph Warning\u003cbr\u003e2 x Start Of Neutral Section\u003cbr\u003e2 x End Of Neutral Section\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Plastic Boards \u0026amp; Posts Included in Pack That Simply Clip Together, Affix To Your Baseboard Using a 2mm Drill Hole Recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo Painting Required.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSigns Include Pre-cut Self Adhesive Stickers\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are Raise And Lowering Pantographs Signs Used For?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRailway pantograph raise lower signs are signs that are used to indicate to train operators when they should raise or lower the pantograph on their electric locomotive or train. The pantograph is an apparatus that collects electric power from overhead lines and transfers it to the train's electric motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese signs are typically used in areas where overhead lines are present, such as electrified railway tracks, and where there are sections of the track where the overhead lines are not energized. The signs indicate to the train operator when to raise or lower the pantograph so that it does not come into contact with the overhead lines that are not energized.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe signs can be in the form of a pictogram or text, and are usually placed at a sufficient distance before the section of track where the pantograph needs to be raised or lowered. Train operators must be vigilant in observing and obeying these signs to avoid damage to the pantograph and overhead lines, and to ensure the safety of the train and its passengers.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Are Railway Coasting Signs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRailway coasting signs are signs that are placed along railway tracks to inform train operators that they should coast, or reduce their speed and coast, without using the locomotive's power. These signs are typically used when approaching areas where it is important to reduce noise, such as near residential areas or wildlife habitats, or where it is necessary to conserve fuel or reduce wear on the locomotive.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIt is important for train operators to obey coasting signs as failing to do so can result in excessive noise, damage to the locomotive, and potential safety hazards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Hill Wagon Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55628914065783,"sku":"4WH0603701","price":5.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4175\/2439\/files\/1989.jpg?v=1755614795"},{"product_id":"long-welded-rail-lwr-expansion-joint-oo-gauge-for-code-75-rail-pack-of-2-set-e5-9a","title":"Long Welded Rail (LWR) Expansion Joint - OO Gauge for Code 75 rail (Pack of 2) SET E5-9a","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd some detail to your trackwork with these long welded rail expansion joints.  \u003cbr\u003ePack of 2.\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for Peco Streamline Code 75 rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the real railway these expansion joints are used between sections of continuously welded rail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese OO Gauge models are designed to suit Peco Streamline Code 75 rail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePack of 2 expansion joints\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied unpainted; a light coat of primer is recommended before painting \/ weathering to suit your lineside. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese parts are designed to fit to the Code 75 rail following removal of four Peco moulded sleepers; ensure there are no burrs on the rail ends, slide the rails into the expansion joints, then replace the sleepers on the other side to create a continuous rail across the track feature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Hill Wagon Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55628974883191,"sku":"4WH0604802","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4175\/2439\/files\/3286.jpg?v=1755615511"},{"product_id":"long-welded-rail-lwr-expansion-joint-oo-gauge-for-code-100-rail-pack-of-2-set-e5-9b","title":"Long Welded Rail (LWR) Expansion Joint - OO Gauge for Code 100 rail (Pack of 2) SET E5-9b","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd some detail to your trackwork with these long welded rail expansion joints.  \u003cbr\u003ePack of 2.\u003cbr\u003eSuitable for Peco Streamline Code 100 rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the real railway these expansion joints are used between sections of continuously welded rail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese OO Gauge models are designed to suit Peco Streamline Code 100 rail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePack of 2 expansion joints\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied unpainted; a light coat of primer is recommended before painting \/ weathering to suit your lineside. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThese parts are designed to fit to the Code 100 rail following removal of four Peco moulded sleepers; ensure there are no burrs on the rail ends, slide the rails into the expansion joints, then replace the sleepers on the other side to create a continuous rail across the track feature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Hill Wagon Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55628974981495,"sku":"4WH0604801","price":5.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4175\/2439\/files\/3284.jpg?v=1755615514"},{"product_id":"apc-auto-power-control-magnet-boxes-oo-gauge-pack-of-8-set-e5-7","title":"APC (Auto Power Control) Magnet Boxes - OO Gauge (Pack of 8) - SET E5-7","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd some detail to your OHLE fitted trackwork with these APC (Auto Power Control) magnet boxes.\u003cbr\u003eOO Gauge\u003cbr\u003ePack of 8 (unpainted) - SET E5-7.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pack includes 8 APC Magnet Boxes (unpainted) - SET E5-7\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOverhead Electrified lines are split into electrically separate sections (often up to 30 miles long) separated by Neutral Sections. APC (Auto Power Control) magnets are used to ensure the power draw from a train is switched off when passing through the Neutral Section to prevent overhead line damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAPC magnets are normally mounted to the sleeper ends on both sides of the running line 30 metres before and 10 metres after a Neutral Section as follows-\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEach overhead wire neutral section can be up to 45metres (approx. 2 x Mk3 Coach lengths) long and is split up into the following sections,\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efirstly there is a 30 metre run-in, this is from the first set of APC magnets to the insulated part of the Neutral Section, \u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esecondly there is a Dead Section (up to 5 metres long), which includes ceramic insulators then a dead section then more ceramic insulators, \u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"white-space: pre;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elastly there is a 10 metre run off, this is from the end of the insulated section to the second set of APC magnets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn optional extra to go with your APC magnets is our Neutral Section trackside signs which can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/westhillwagonworks.com\/lineside\/554-coasting-signs-raiselower-pantograph-pack-of-10-oo-gauge.html\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e (Product \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/westhillwagonworks.com\/lineside\/554-coasting-signs-raiselower-pantograph-pack-of-10-oo-gauge.html\"\u003e4WH0603701\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSET E5-7 - Supplied unpainted; a light coat of primer is recommended before painting \/ weathering to suit your lineside.  They are often yellow to make them easily distinguishable for track workers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNote that this product represents the APC magnet boxes, they are not actually magnetic!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Hill Wagon Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55628987466103,"sku":"4WH0900507","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4175\/2439\/files\/3253.jpg?v=1755615648"},{"product_id":"ohle-return-current-red-bond-anchors-oo-gauge-pack-of-6-set-e5-4","title":"OHLE Return Current Red Bond Anchors - OO Gauge (Pack of 6) - SET E5-4","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd some detail to your OHLE fitted trackwork with these Red Bonds\u003cbr\u003eOO Gauge\u003cbr\u003ePack of 6 Red Bonds (unpainted) - 4 x Connection Anchor Boxes and 2 x Post Termination Anchors (SET E5-4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAdd a small but realistic detail to your electrified layout with this set of six OHLE red bond anchors in OO gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere you’ll find them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed bonds appear all along Britain’s 25 kV AC overhead electrified main lines, such as the West Coast, East Coast and Great Western routes. Look along the cess side of the track near the overhead line masts and you’ll see red-sheathed cables running from the rail up to the return conductor wire on the mast. Each cable run is held in place by a cable anchor housing with a bright red cover like these.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat they’re used for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen an electric train draws power through its pantograph, the current goes back through its wheels into the running rail. Red bonds carry that return current from the rail up to the mast-mounted return conductor, which takes it back to the feeder station. They’re painted red because if one is disconnected, the bond or the equipment it’s connected to could rise to a dangerously high voltage. That’s why many of them carry a “RED BOND” warning triangle, which is reproduced on these models. You may also see them called structure bonds, the term now used in the Rule Book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s in the pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 red bond anchors in a mix of styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-profile anchors to sit beside the rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaller versions to stand against an OHLE mast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlain covers and “RED BOND” warning-triangle covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModelling tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePut them on the outside (cess) side of the track next to your OHLE masts. On the real railway the return rail is normally the cess rail, which keeps the bond cables short. Spacing a few along a stretch of electrified line adds a convincing bit of lineside detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey Bond Cables from the running rail and the Connection Anchors are always painted \u003cspan style=\"color: #d0121a;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/span\u003e to make them easily distinguishable for track workers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Hill Wagon Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55628987629943,"sku":"4WH0900504","price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4175\/2439\/files\/3299.jpg?v=1755615649"},{"product_id":"pantograph-inspection-equipment-3-versions-2-of-each-oo-gauge-set-e5-5","title":"Pantograph Inspection Equipment (3 versions, 2 of each) - OO Gauge (SET E5-5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd some detail to your OHLE Structures with this Pantograph Inspection Equipment.\u003cbr\u003eOO Gauge\u003cbr\u003ePack of 2 of each of 3 different versions of equipment (unpainted).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pack includes 2 of each of 3 different versions of Pantograph Inspection Equipment (unpainted)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2 x inspection equipment to mount on an OHLE structure\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e2 x inspection equipment to mount on a trackside retaining wall\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e2 x inspection equipment to mount to a dedicated equipment mast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe safe operation of electric trains relies on the good condition of the pantograph; modern optical inspection equipment is used to monitor any wear to the pantograph carbon strips and can pick early signs of pantograph damage that may later cause problems. The data from such equipment is used to inform train maintenance schedules.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe equipment is normally mounted on both sides of the line pointing towards the overhead wire above each running line.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied unpainted; a light coat of primer is recommended before painting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Hill Wagon Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55628988055927,"sku":"4WH0900505","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4175\/2439\/files\/3301.jpg?v=1755615658"},{"product_id":"insulators-for-ohle-equipment-oo-gauge-assorted-pack-of-20","title":"Insulators for OHLE Equipment - OO Gauge (Assorted Pack of 20)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd some detail to your OHLE equipment with these Insulators.\u003cbr\u003eOO Gauge\u003cbr\u003eThese have slots to allow fitting to OHLE wires.\u003cbr\u003ePack of 20 (assorted, unpainted).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003cp\u003eOverhead Line Equipment Insulators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePack of 20 (assorted, unpainted)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOO Gauge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese have slots to allow fitting to OHLE wires.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSupplied unpainted; a light coat of primer is recommended before painting \/ weathering to suit your layout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Hill Wagon Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55628988252535,"sku":"4WH0900508","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4175\/2439\/files\/3304.jpg?v=1755615662"},{"product_id":"overhead-line-catenary-mast-spacers-for-magnetic-registration-arms-for-use-with-series-1-2-masts","title":"Overhead Line Catenary Mast Spacers For Magnetic Registration Arms (For Use With Series 1 \u0026 2 Masts)","description":"\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of Spacing Tools For Our Catenary Masts With Magnetic Registration Arms, To Ensure Accurate Fitment Of Mast Spacing For Use With Peco Overhead Wires\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack Contains 4 Spacers For\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e200mm Catenary Wire\u003cbr\u003e260mm Catenary Wire\u003cbr\u003e340mm Catenary Wire\u003cbr\u003e380mm Catenary Wire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet E5-10\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Hill Wagon Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55628998279543,"sku":"4WH0900510","price":3.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4175\/2439\/files\/3705.jpg?v=1755615866"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4175\/2439\/collections\/53.jpg?v=1755617595","url":"https:\/\/www.whww.co.uk\/collections\/overhead-line-equipment-accessories.oembed","provider":"West Hill Wagon Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}