Chain sizes for detailing...

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Scordicus

Scordicus

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I was wondering if anyone knows what size chain (links per inch) is used for detailing in HO?

I know loco end safety chain is 40 LPI

But what about Brake chains?
Loco brake cylinder chain?
Box car (or any car for that matter) brake chain?

Any others I haven't thought of??
 
Chain comes in several different sizes for this. I have some 42 link, 50 link and IIRC 36 link. Just check the Walthers catalog.
 
From what I figure:
50 LPI = approx. 1.75" links
42 LPI = approx. 2.00" links
40 LPI = approx. 2.18" links
36 LPI = approx. 2.35" links

I don't know how big prototypical chain is, probably a bit smaller than scale chain is available in? I'm guessing prototype chain is closer to 1" (which roughly= 0.011" in HO), that's around 84 LPI?
 
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