LCDR Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 The question of 'running in' new locomotives seems to have been raised again (in earlier thread). Hornby do not say in the instructions that it is necessary to 'run in', but every other manufacturer states that it is essential. To be on the 'safe-side' I always put a new loco, including Hornby, on the rolling road for an hour (30 minutes forward, 30 minutes reverse at medium speed). Some like the Heljan Metropolitan Bo-Bo, needed over an hour before it started to run smoothly. What do others do?
walkingthedog Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Exactly the same as you LC. Either round and round the layout or on the rolling road. Definitely makes a huge difference.
dynax Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 i always run my locos in, no matter wether new or bought second hand, i run them 30 mins each direction at 1/2 power, then do the same at 3/4 power,
2e0dtoeric Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Likewise, I leave it 'chasing it's tail' for a while, light engine, then add a bit of load for another while.I've still got one Hornby (I think!) 56 'dismal' that sounds like a coffee-grinder chewing rocks, though!
GeoFF03 Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 I usually run my new locos around the loop for 15 minutes, forward & reverse at medium power. I then turn the loco around and repeat the procedure.
LCDR Posted November 30, 2015 Author Posted November 30, 2015 I am glad I am not alone in this. I would be interested to find out what the Engine Shed crew think, could Admin perhaps ask the question.
walkingthedog Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 I have always been surprised that Hornby don't recommend it. Without doubt their locos get quieter and smoother as they are run in.
Howbi Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 A speck of oil on all pivot points then 20 mins in each direction at half-speed on a Hornby Rolling Road then adjust CV's as necessary. Well worth the effort, all Loco's run extremely well. HB.
walkingthedog Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 My locos don't have CVs. I employ them without them as long as they don't have a criminal record.
poliss Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 I run mine in on the layout and turn them round too as well as running them in reverse.Running in on a rolling road is fine, but it won't tell you if the motion etc. catches on something when it's going round curves. Check whether or not the gears need oil or grease or neither.
walkingthedog Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 No you're right. make a note to buy a curved rolling road.
2e0dtoeric Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 Somehow, I think that a 'split from a set' circle of track would be cheaper, WTD!
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