Replacement engine wheels

[BR63]

I need to replace a broken wheel on my 1978 Britannia Class 7P6F loco (the large ones - 24mm dia).  Can anyone help me in finding out what Hornby code I need to order (assuming Hornby has them) or if you have any other suggestions of where I could get such a thing. Your help would be gratefully appreciated.

[walkingthedog]

Is this any good?

 

 

This is from this web site.

 

Hope you don't mind me asking but how on earth did you manage to break a wheel?

 

https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/britannia_class_locomotive_wheel_axle_set.html

[geordi_q]

Service sheet 88 and 88A shows the part numbers for the Britannia  R552 and R063 as

X782 driving wheel - bushed

X783 driving wheel - cranked (centre wheel)

[walkingthedog]

Think I missed the bit about 1978.  Peters Spares may have what you want. Worth giving them a ring. Details available on Google or similar. 

[BobHughes60]

the only place I know that can supply the wheels you want i.e. when production was at margate is East Kent spares ring tues to fri 07854 094640 or ekmodels@hotmail.com.

Be quick they are closing down. the gentleman who answers the phone is very knowledgeable and helpful

There are insulated  plastic bush, non insulated (no plastic bush) and semi flanged wheels with a long crankpin.So besides the wheel you made need to get a new plastic bush if the wheel is insulated. The plastic bush holds the wheel on the splined axle or with  non-insulated they go on the axle spline straight off.

You will need to quarter the new wheel up. Very difficult to do by eye. I always use a quartering tool.

Bob Hughes

[BR63]

Thanks all for your help. Peter' Spares lists the insulating bushes (out of stock) but doesnt list the wheels (drive wheels for bushing).  Doesn't look hopeful!

ps: I broke it pushing too hard refitting it onto the axle! Don't know my own strength (or how weak the part is!)

BR63

[walkingthedog]

There are loads on ebay. Just search for Hornby and the X number supplied earlier.  😀

[BR63]

I can only find one source and that is in Australia. Currently checking out postal costs first.  Romford axles seems like a last resot but thanks for the suggestion Caiptean.

[The son of Triangman]

Jed at Melbourne Raceway in Australia has massive stocks of vintage parts. He has the wheels you seek by the look of it.

http://melbournemodelraceway.com.au/trianghornby.html

[BR63]

Bob,

I managed to contact EKM on the email address you gave me.  Through their good offices I managed to get from them a couple of the required wheels.  I can confirm however that all their "stuff" has now gone north to Peters Spares.  Thanks for info whch proved invaluable and timeous. 😀

[BobHughes60]

BR 63 I am glad to have beeen of help that is what the hobby is about. East Kent will be sorely missed for their stock and knowledge. 

Bob Hughes