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Versatile Brakeman's Riveters

There is an incredible range of uses of Brakeman's Riveters. Find out more below.


Uses for the Original Brakeman's Riveter

 Item   Lionel Part # Application Rivet Size Riveter Tip Backing
GP 7/9 622-72 E-Unit Brackets
Battery Brackets
.085" dia. BRT2-1 BR1-P2
F3 2342-65 F-3 Shell Brackets .085" dia. BRT2-1 BR1-P2
PA ALCO(S Gauge) Ladders .085" dia. BRT2-1 BR1-P2
Motorized Units 41-69 Handrails .085" dia. BRT2-1 BR1-P2
Steam Engines 700E-53
700E-54
221-11
Eccentric Cranks
Connecting Rods
CrossHead Rivets
.085" dia. BRT2-1 BR1-P2
Trucks TC-23
671-107

480-20
61-14
480-19
Knuckles (O&S Gauge)
Pick-up Rollers
Pivot Rivets
Sliding Shoes
Shoe Spring Eyelets
Armature Plates/Springs
.060" dia.
.085" dia.
.085" dia.
.085" dia.
.085" dia.
.085" dia.
BRT1-1
BRT2-1
BRT2-1
BRT2-1
BRT2-1
BRT2-1
BR1-P2
BR1-P2
BR1-P3
BR1-PE
BR1-P2
BR1-P2
Cars Operating Car Rivets .085" dia. BRT2-1 BR1-P2
Transformers Roller Rivets .060" dia. BRT1-1 BR-PB
Locomotives 100-52 E-unit Lever Eyelet .085" dia. BRT2-1 Butter Knife

Uses for the Brakeman's Super Riveter

 Item  Rivet Riveter Tip Rivet Size
GP 7/9 Battery Brackets BRT2-2 .125" dia.
F3 Batter Cover Rivets
Tightening and Installing Ladders
BRT4-2 .125" dia.
FM Trainmaster Batter Cover Rivets BRT-2 and BR2EXT-1/2 .125" dia.
ALCO Tightening and Installing Ladders BRT4-2
Trucks Couple Heads (Mounting to Truck Assembly) BRT2-2 .145" dia.
Cars 'O' Gauge Rivets for Plastic Trucks
'S' Gauge Truck Rivets
'S' Gauge 1/4" Eyelets (Am Flyer Pikemaster & Lionel Scout)
'S' Gauge Link Couplers
BRT1-2
BRT2-2
BRT3-2
BRT5-2
.145" dia.
.125" dia.
.250" dia.

Tracks 'O' and 'O-27' Remote Control and Manual Switch Tracks BRT2-2 .125" dia

But these are just a few ideas — we're sure you will find even more. If you do, let us know so we can pass them on!