Rcik Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hi. Just wondering if anyone knows whether it is possible to get replacement tanks for the detailed class 08/09s ( the two tanks that sit underneath the chassis at the front - sorry I don't know there proper name )? I have tried finding a part number on the service sheet but can't see them listed and even purchased a replacement detailing set but that didn't have them in. I also can't find them on any of the normal part replacement websites but that maybe because I don't know their proper name. One of my locos is now missing both and another, just one of them. Any part reference or help would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 If they're now missing they must have fallen off so there is a good chance they'll be somewhere. I wouldn't think they're available as spares from Hornby but you might be able to get some white metal replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Are you talking about this bit in the centre of the picture /media/tinymce_upload/53039c9c55cea38216f9610078454941.PNG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I posted a picture (held for Admin's OK) of the Bachmann ones, which may be of use - if they are the things in question that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliss Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Looked at some photos and it appears they air air tanks. Some 08s had them and others didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcik Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hi and thanks for the replies. Following on from poliss comment, I have checked photos on web and I think one of my shunters (09012) may never of had them (it looks to have them on the picture on the front of the box it came in, but none of the photos of the actual hornby loco on the web look to have them). As walking the dog says, the other missing one (from a class 08 green livered shunter) must have dropped off somewhere but I can't find it anywhere on the layout. Nevermind, and thank you again for replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I bet you manage to find some replacements and then find the originals. That's what happens to me. 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 ... Some 08s had them and others didn't So Rcik's models are very realistic then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcik Posted May 3, 2016 Author Share Posted May 3, 2016 Yes, that's the part (100 - 110). I couldn't find a diagram with that level of detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 @rcikthat diagram is for a Bachmann model but the part may be of use. i always use the B'mann site to look for the equivalent service sheets as invariably they list body parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrE Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 HiI suffer from the same loss of these tanks on my collection of Class 08 locos - most of which were purchased second hand. Very frustrating that Hornby can't supply them as they're still current on new detail models. Could be time for someone with a 3D printer to make a few pennies (he says not knowing the complexity involved).I know I could do with 20+ of the critters.... maybe I will speak to Bachmann spares dept who are always very helpful (good idea raf96)Anyone with other ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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