roythegrass Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I sent the loco to a dealer to see if they could convert to DCC which they said they could. After 4 months all they had done was dismantle a few parts so I requested that they return the loco which they did but still partially dismantled! They then went out of business!I emailed Hornby repairs who’ve replied saying that they are unable to repair a Triang Rocket which was produced in 1963. This is surprising as it’s definitely Hornby and I believe it was released in 1982. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazy Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I wouldn’t touch it if I was Hornby. Why should they except the responsibility for any breakages which may occurred or occur well trying to fix it.They may have re-released it. But it’s 40-59 year old model they are not going to have the parts. Any guarantees have long since run their course.it boils down to the owner to take responsibility for its state of repair. You have two choices diy or see if another company will do it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 There appears to be very little to do to put the loco back together, assuming one brush arm is still in place and there are 3 separate screws rather than the 2 immediately visible. Once the body is put back in place and the chimney stays repositioned, the traction magnet and the two connecting rods need resecuring to the chassis and the driving wheels, respectively, and the brush arm replaced on the motor.Reference to Service Sheets 40, 52 and 68 may help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 Assuming it was in one piece when you sent it and all the bits have been returned, then just reassemble it and you are back to square 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazy Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 There doesn’t seem to be any piston rods. Did the old model have them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 I don't think so, just the crossheads.And to clarify my previous post (which I should not compose late in to the evening!), the motor brush arm of course needs to be replaced before the body is put back in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony57 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 HiThe important thing have you got both motor brushes, getting replacement X500 motor brushes are near impossible.Reassembly of the Rocket is simple. You need to check if the screw for traction magnet this there (or nut and screw)Having looked at my service sheets I would not bother converting to DCC there are too many issues that would need resolving like split axel and frame, no pickups, no room to house pcb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What About The Bee Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Re: R796 Hornby Rocket conversion to DCCredgatemodels have accomplished this. redgatemodels.co.ukPlease see their public post in this topic on rmweb https://www.rmweb.co.uk/topic/34949-trianghornby-rocket/Redgate state they can install the chip for you, if the directions seem overwhelming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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