Ozwarrior Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 This was raised on another forum but I thought I'd mention it here. If a Hornby point has an 'M' after the 'R' number it means the distance between the rails and the plastic check rails and vee are less. The number is stamped on the underside of the point. I presume this is to accommodate the finer scale wheels of modern stock to improve running. I suppose the question I am asking is are all points now 'M'? A second question is was this change publicised? I'm sure it's a positive development but I don't have spares of both to compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainlover23 Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 It means a model/item previously only offered via a mail order company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 The M Suffix was also used in Tri-ang days for the Carplay series i.e. M/1715 R.A.C Patrol box, there's the Minic motorways RM series i.e RM901 Railway/Motorway Track Level Crossing, Minic Motorways M1568 3.4 Jaguar Continental, RML Model Land series i.e RML1 Village Inn, and of course spares with M series numbers. Just to add to what has been said and make things even more confusing...lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VESPA Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 This is a question about points (turnouts) and an M on those R numbers. In the context of train sets/packs numbers such as RxxxxM are usually mail order catalogue items as stated above. With regard to points I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozwarrior Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Thanks for the replies. I don't believe it is to do with mail order companies as it's on the product itself. Next time I'm near a model shop (which in Australia is not close!) I'll investigate further.Regards,Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6100 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 the M suffix on points and spare parts means modified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ferret Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I have noticed that the latest sets of points by Peco have tighter check rail and frog clearances. My Hornby GWR 'Toad' brake van will run through Peco points bought twenty years ago no trouble but there is a distinct dragging through the latest turnouts. All are to code 100 (coarse scale) but now they are showing tighter clearances for sure.Is the only answer to re-wheel everything and go finescale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poliss Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Are the wheels plastic or metal? If plastic then it's better to replace them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 There used to be a compatility problem with a fair bit of Hornby stock and Peco points back in the 1970's, 80's and 90's, rewheeling or easing of check rails on frogs etc was the usual answer. It seesm the problem may be remerging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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