Improve Auscision Pantograph Operation

The pantographs used by Auscision Models on their electric locomotives and EMUs are secured in the lowered position by a pair of metal tabs, requiring a twisting motion to release and raise the pantograph. This is not a very good design, as it can be really fiddly to lower the pantograph, twisting it around to get both tabs latched. The tabs also become slightly bent, and in some cases it becomes almost impossible to lower the panto - especially if you want to do it quickly and easily as part of normal operation. I've come up with a simple fix for this problem, using some tiny magnets to hold the pantograph down, which allows very simple manual operation. In this video I show the modification done to the Victorian Railways Tait and L class models, but it should also work for Auscision's various NSW electric models. I used some 2x3mm magnets which I bought here: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/152684974...
The seller claims to be in Melbourne, and they certainly arrived fast enough to support that. The small bits of steel I used on the L class pantograph are from a broken up old razor blade. Please use eye protection if you're going to attempt that!

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