Hi John and all who care, I saw a Gem on eBay with a large horizontal carriage and there is a Gem D in Australia with a large horizontal carriage and a model O (New Amberola Graphic article). My standard D with a new spring would not play a Diamond B, but according to Frow an order was put in to equip some D and E Gems with a Diamond B. What I want to find out is if the Fireside B carriage will fit the Gem or if there were some special large horizontal carriages made for the Gem that were horizontal, as opposed to the large 45 degree carriage with the Gem E. I have never owned a Gem or Fireside, so I was hoping someone would know. A 45 degree elbow would allow a Gem with a horizontal carriage to accept a straight horn, in the Edison Standard Diamond B upgrade kits Edison supplied an elbow, a white horn rubber, a reducer, a Diamond B, and the large carriage with no feedscrew, you used the old one.
I totally agree with what you said, but for years I have wanted to know if Edison made a special carriage, and finally remembered the Gem and Fireside cranes look similar. Steve I kind of think putting the Fireside B carriage on a Gem would be like putting cat's paws on a duck. ;-) >John
