New Loco & power

[keithp1707821843]

Hi All,

I have just bought a new locomotive - the RailRoad, Godfrey & Mitchell Coal Merchants, Type D, 0-4-0T, No. 9 - Era 3/4 one.

Now it works fine - no issues but... I find I need to increase the power to a higher level than on the previous loco. That one was the Hornby Xmas special from the the 2000's. It is a small loco, not available now. So I wondered - do the more modern models need more power? Only on a previous post I got the impression that my controller - again from the 2000 era, was mor epowerful than the recent model. I only ask the question as I thought I might buy another controller from Hornby.

Keith

[NWR-Gordon-4]

The 0-4-0's released more recently in the Hornby RailRoad range contain the same chassis and motor, as the older Hornby 0-4-0's have. However, around 4 -5 years ago, Hornby changed the gearing in them to slow them down, as they previously, they ran much too fast. I think they are better as they are now.

 

I am unsure if you need a new controller. I don't think you do, but let's wait for somebody to come along to answer that, who knows more about controllers, than I do!  😆  😉 😀

 

The Christmas train set from the 2000's you have, is that Hornby R1046 The Christmas Special Train Set?

 

GNR-Gordon-4 (HF)

[Iliketransport]

The newer Hornby 0-4-0s have been Geared to run slower and more realistically. I can not actually remember whether it's a resistor in line with the motor or the gears but it's one or the other and it's unlikely a fault.

[keithp1707821843]

Thanks.

And yes - it is the Christmas Special. In almost mnt condition too!!!

Keith

[NWR-Gordon-4]

You are very welcome, keihtp, on my behalf.  😀

 

If it is in mint condition, then it could be something on eBay, if you ever consider selling it.

 

GNR-Gordon-4 (HF)

[Chrissaf]

It will definitely not be a factory fitted resistor....it will be mechanical grearing if done at the factory.

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Using resistors in series with motors is not Hornby technical policy. Any components that you see wired in series with a motor in Hornby locos that look like resistors will be inductors not resistors. A series inductor is very common and used as a suppression component with motors.