paul.b Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Hi Trying to find this part for my pendolino but no luck anyone know where i can get anypart x9703 thanks paul..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul.b Posted October 26, 2018 Author Share Posted October 26, 2018 Hi I have searched the internet for these penolino couplings x9703 they are like hens teeth to find is there an alternative coupling i can use the one i need is the male coupling from the coach to the dummy car here is a pic of the one i need/media/tinymce_upload/b816a3ea2022cb9c58451ad6f2ab6222.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I tried searching everywhere a few months ago - same response - not available.It's unfortunate Hornby created a specific coupling, and then didn't support it.I had to purchase a rough looking carriage, with a good coupling, and use that. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Try contacting this ebay seller. He has a lot of different couplings. Scroll down his page. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/hornby-oo-spares-x9717-4x-pendolino-power-car-couplings-with-4-screws/153117538650?epid=1144291042&hash=item23a684395a:g:W1EAAOSwdkZbFlsO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troublesome Truck Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 I'm in the same boat. One of my male couplings has snapped On one of the coaches.If you manage to find one please let us all know as I'm sure there are others on here who would benefit from a new set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul.b Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share Posted October 29, 2018 Hi Guys found this in Austraila ☹️ https://www.mashobbies.com.au/model-railway/ho-oo-scale-trains/servicing/hornby-pendolino-extension-coupler-pack-x9703/ I have emailed to see if they will post to the uk fingers crossed I will keep you all updated paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Hi Paul, I THINK that's the one I found who did reply, simply with 'out of stock, not to be replaced, sorry'.I HOPE you're lucky and have found something, but often some people don't fully update / refresh their sites. Frustrating I know. Hornby should have supported this item more than they have. It's a popular model. Perhaps others know of a popular conversion to something proprietary, available now? Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Why do the coupling break? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellocoloco Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Hi Paul, Have a look at these - shown as available - would they do what you need?? https://www.acmodelsspares.co.uk/product/x9717-hornby-spare/ https://www.acmodelsspares.co.uk/product/x9708-hornby-spare/ Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul.b Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share Posted October 30, 2018 Hi got a reply back from mashhobbies in Aus they have them in stock but donr post outside Austraila..back to the search again wish me luck paul.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Now that Winter's here, almost, and we've already had a first cold snap, it might be time to remember those distant convincts, sorry relatives in Australia, perhaps .... 😆 Just a thought ... or more seriously, perhaps there's somebody you know who does live there, or may be visiting. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul.b Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Hi allFound a replacement for at least one half of x9703 (male half ) its hornby part x6148 for the javelin ordered a couple off ebay and fitted to my pendolino and it runs round the layout perfectly paul... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Well done Paul - good find.It does look pretty much identical - any major differences you've noticed? Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul.b Posted November 7, 2018 Author Share Posted November 7, 2018 Hi AIThe only difference i can see is it is about 2-3 mm shorter but thats it, I ran the pendolino round my layout through every point in both directions ( used a track cleaning program i have for my track cleaner) so it covered every bit of my layout and no faults....that was at about 40mph scale speed then i ran it at 100mph round my loops through crossings and all fine paul.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Sounds good.X9703 I know is like hen's teeth - just not available ... I suppose Dodo may be more appropriate as it did exist, but is no longer. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troublesome Truck Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Excellent find sir! I will order some of these imminently too! Finally I can watch my pendolino tear around my track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ima Porter Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Did anyone ever make any further progress with this? I have made a functional if not authentic coupler out of a bent paperclip. It hangs across the two black plastic bars at the bottom of the end units of the two carriages. It is bent in a way that prevents it slipping off or jumping out of position,while retaining freedom of movement, and also does not touch the rails. It can be lubricated if needed and/orpainted black if the owner chooses to do that. Here is a picture. /uk-en/forum/pendolino-couplings-24854/100_3691.jpg/media/tinymce_upload/3e75da5f3dea62422decd35619d4008f.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ima Porter Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Hi I have searched the internet for these penolino couplings x9703 they are like hens teeth to find is there an alternative coupling i can use the one i need is the male coupling from the coach to the dummy car here is a pic of the one i need/media/tinymce_upload/b816a3ea2022cb9c58451ad6f2ab6222.jpgDid anyone ever make any progress with this? I made a functional if not authentic device that is placed between the plastic bars on the ends of the two carriages, by cutting a paper clip and bending it in a way that prevents it jumping off or hitting the rails, but retains much needed movement. It can be lubricated if needed or painted black if desired. It is exactly the length needed. And it works! Here is a picture./media/tinymce_upload/b6fef175eb325f76dda5c30d7a4ad43b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffed Out Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Just purchased x6148. x2 packs, so 4 in all. But in the mean time I'll need to find some paper clips, and try it.Touch wood, both will work.Thanks from @Puffed Out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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