A steam train chime unit (with tool-free connector), or kit with a top quality quartz trigger movement for hour, minute and second hands.
Options are offered in this listing as follows:
- Trigger movement option - if chosen, select one with enough thread to fix to your dial
- Pendulum option - either standard or with a pendulum unit / frame, details given below
- Hanger option - either with or without a metal hanger for the movement
See below for details of the options.
Matching clock hands, and pendulum rods and bobs, are offered in many styles and sizes, see pictures below.
Trigger movement option
Dimensions
Movement housing: Standard size, W56 x H56 x D17mm.
Shaft details
If a trigger movement is selected, it will be one with a Chinese type shaft. Matching hands for it are shown below if needed.
If you need one with a Japanese type movement, see eBay item number 164649183234, or visit the shop.
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Chinese type shaft / spindle
This movement is for 'push-on' hands where the shaft is defined as follows;
- hour hand shaft diameter: 5.0mm
- minute hand shaft diameter: 3.1mm
- mounting thread diameter: 7.5mm (standard thread)
Matching clock hands are shown below.
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A choice in shaft length as follows;
The movements in this listing are offered according to their shaft length.
The shaft length is the overall length of the mounting screw thread and the spindles for the hands.
The shaft length is important when the hands are behind a glass front of a clock, to ensure contact is avoided.
Sufficient thread length is crucial for mounting the movement, which depends on dial thickness. The minimum length needed is the dial thickness plus 2-3mm for the fixings. Choose the one which has at least enough thread to attach to your dial at its fixing point allowing an extra 2-3mm for the fixings.
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8mm: No thread
For snap-in, push-fit, sticky pad, no fixing thread applications. A Pendulum type isn't available. |
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12mm: Thread length 4.5mm
Suitable for clock dial thicknesses up to 3mm (or 2mm if used in a pendulum unit). |
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14mm: Thread length 6mm
Suitable for clock dial thicknesses up to 4mm (or 3mm if used for a pendulum type of movement). |
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17mm: Thread length 9mm
Suitable for clock dial thicknesses up to 7mm (or 6mm if used as a pendulum type of movement). |
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20mm: Thread length 12mm
Suitable for clock dial thicknesses up to 10mm (or 9mm if used for a pendulum type of movement). |
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24mm: Thread length 16mm
Suitable for clock dial thicknesses up to 14mm (or 13mm if used for a pendulum type of movement). |
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28mm: Thread length 19mm
Suitable for clock dial thicknesses up to 18mm (using the round nut, or 17mm if used for a pendulum type of movement). |
The same movement, in a chiming clock kit, is available in a separate listing, eBay item number: 163610389063.
Regular movements, without trigger wires, are available in various shaft types and with various shaft lengths - see a list of our other movements.
Pendulum option
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1. Standard (without pendulum frame / unit)
- Young Town trigger movement for use with chime unit or music box
- standard size: W55mm x H55mm x D17mm (housing)
- Battery type: standard AA (not included)
- optional metal hanger - details below
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2. Pendulum (with a pendulum frame / unit)
The pendulum option is the same standard movement (shown left), plus a pendulum unit.
- Please note: The shaft length is reduced by 1mm when placed within a pendulum unit. For example, the 14mm movement is reduced to 13mm shaft length - see more details below
- The pendulum is powered by a separate AA battery (not included)
- Dimensions : W61mm x H141mm x D31mm (overall)
- Includes built-in hanger (so the 'with hanger' option isn't offered)
- Pendulum bob not included - see our separate pendulum rod and bob listing.
- 'One-piece' movements are available - see our Young Town pendulum trigger movement listing.
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Fixing nut type
Mounting thread diameter: 7.5mm (standard thread).
We offer a choice in the type of fixing nut. The price is the same. Let us know with a 'buyer's note' during checkout if you'd prefer the round one.
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Hex nut and washer
includes rubber washer, flat metal washer and brass fixing nut.
The rubber washer is intended to sit behind the clock dial.
The brass washer and nut are fitted at the front of the dial. |
Slotted round nut
includes rubber washer with round brass fixing nut.
The round nut doesn't need the metal washer and gives a smarter finish.
It uses 1mm less of the threaded shaft so can be used for thicker dials.
It needs a dial hole diameter of 10mm. |
Hanger
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A metal hanger is available (for the standard movement option) which is placed between the movement and its dial. |
Battery type
standard AA (not included).
Matching clock hands - Chinese type shaft
A wide range of matching hands are available - see the listing of our matching hands.
These are high quality hands with copper bushes for a precise fit and come with a protective film.
Clicking on a picture below will open the listing, or see a list of our matching hands.
23mm, black |
37mm, black |
56mm, black |
60mm, black |
68mm, black straight |
68mm, white straight |
70mm, black |
80mm, black |
86mm, black french spade |
95mm, black french spade |
96mm, black |
97mm, gold |
102mm, black |
105mm, black |
108mm, black point |
110mm, black french spade |
110mm, black |
117mm, black |
117mm No2, black |
118mm, black straight |
118mm, red straight |
118mm, white straight |
120mm, black straight |
134mm, black |
136mm, black |
160mm, black french spade |
207mm, black french spade |
222mm No2, black |
229mm, black |
230mm, black fleur-de-lis |
260mm, black These hands need a higher torque movement - see our JH listing or our Young Town listing. |
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Matching clock parts
Matching clock dials are offered in other listings, see a list of matching clock dials.
A range of clock parts are available in separate listings including movements, hands, dials, bezels, etc. See our other items.
Enquiries
To contact us, send a message using the Contact seller link at the top of the listing.