david_watts1 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Has anyone else noticed that over time the white piping on the driving wheels is coming off? I'm assuming the connecting rod is scratching it off, yet all appears to be loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox 17 Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Is this just one wheel on one side or other wheels and on both sides?Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted January 8, 2023 Author Share Posted January 8, 2023 Just the one wheel, I will probably bend the conrod slightly to try and stop it from rubbing. I'm assuming that is the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Lined wheels didn't do all that well on the prototype, needing constant attention from the cleaners and often being so dirty at the end of a single trip they looked unlined. Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntpntpntp Posted January 11, 2023 Share Posted January 11, 2023 Is the wheel running true? Properly assembled within the tyre? Won't be the connecting rod as that's outside of the coupling rod on the crankpin. I'd be careful about bending the coupling rods, but maybe a very thin washer behind the rod might help if it's definitely rubbing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted January 11, 2023 Author Share Posted January 11, 2023 I'll have to break out the rolling road to inspect closely, but since it seems to run OK I'm not really too bothered since I can't see it at normal running distances any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rick Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 My Blink Bonny has similar paint issues to yours when I got it out of the box, Centre left drive wheel. Mine also had issues going round right-hand bends and is now back with Hornby. I only noticed it due examining everything very closely, looking for why mine had a right-hand bend issue. If I’d not had this problem, I’d have not spotted the piping issue right away. When I did it became so noticeable. The front bogie wheels had issues with the while piping too, being faint or patchy. Only 1 wheel was ok. Its with Hornby now and I’m sure it will all be sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 After putting the loco on a rolling road it appears that the centre wheels are not square on and cause the loco to wobble as it runs. I've emailed Customer Services and requested a return of the loco for inspection. Hopefully they'll fix it.EDIT I've filmed a video showing the wheel issue.Blink Bonny - YouTubeEDIT: Video now removed since the issue is sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 Got Blink Bonny back today, exactly 1 week turnaround. They've replaced the driving wheels. Very minor wobble on the left centre one still, but no where near as bad as it was. Hopefully running in will improve it. Not done a video yet, hopefully all is good and I don't need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Great service there David. There will be a small amount of free play built into the design to allow the model loco to cope with trainset radius curves without binding up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 @Rallymatt Yes there should be some play, but it should be side to side, not forwards and backwards, as seen in my video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Hi David, not seen the new video after Hornby have done the repairs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 Blink Bonny after been repaired and tested by Hornby on the rolling road after she has been run in for 30mins in both directions. She runs better but there is a lot of wheel piping missing, still got a tight spot, still wobbles....(1) TT:120 Blink Bonny after Hornby repair. - YouTubeEDIT: Video now removed since the issue is sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver Fox 17 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I notice the crosshead jumping up considerably at front and rear dead centres.Garry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I would be inclined to go back to Hornby again as there is still an undetected problem on the chassis which stops it running as smoothly as you have a right to expect. Perhaps request a replacement rather than a repair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 I didn't notice the crosshead jumping. Thanks for pointing it out. Since two of you have suggested there is still an issue and I'm inclined to agree seeing the amount of paint missing on the wheels, I think I will ask for a replacement as opposed to a repair. Going to email Simon with the video link too, see what happens there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted January 26, 2023 Author Share Posted January 26, 2023 I've had a reply from Simon, they are going to replace the loco. I'm very pleased with the quickness of the response and this gives me a great deal of faith in the company to address any issues. There are a couple of pics attached that show the state of the new wheel set after just an hours running in. Nothing to see on the left side but the right side rear wheel has 3 distinct areas where the paint is now missing and the centre wheel is showing wear too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted January 26, 2023 Share Posted January 26, 2023 Things don’t always go according to plan but it’s how it’s resolved that shows how effective a company is. Very pleased to see the determination of Hornby to get this (TT120) right. Soon Iwill find how that develops on the Easterner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 It's been a week now since I was promised a replacement and I'm still waiting. I've emailed Simon again asking for an update but not had a reply yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntpntpntp Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 @david_watts1 must depend on what stock levels of spares they held from the first batch? You'd like to think a small percentage would be held, but only Hornby know. Maybe more have just come in with The Easterners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 @ntp Scotsman set as showing as in stock so fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frey-1222498 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Hello DavidI'm friends with Simon and I know he's always rushed off his feet and also forgetful at times. Also this past few days has been in Germany for a toyfair pushing hornby and Arnold TT amongst other products.I spoke with him yesterday morning for a catch up and will probably speak again early next week.He won't be back at Hornby till next week. If you like I can mention it to him for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 @frey Thanks for the offer. I'm hoping the matter is in hand and that they were just waiting on replacement stock which is now here. I'll give it another week and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frey-1222498 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 My pleasure David Let me know how things progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_watts1 Posted February 5, 2023 Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 My replacement Blink Bonny arrived yesterday, Sat 4th Feb. I've run it in as follows:30mins forwards at 50% power on R4 left handed curves, light loco.30mins backwards at 50% power on R4 left handed curves, light loco.30mins forwards at 70% power on R4 right handed curves, with the three Pullmans.and since we all know rolling stock doesn't like been propelled10mins backwards at 40% power on R4 right handed curves, with the three Pullmans.There are no pictures or videos since there is nothing to show. All the wheel piping is still present, there appears to be no slowing on curves, the motor runs smooth and quiet. I'd like to give a big Thankyou to Simon and the Hornby team for sorting quickly my minor, but very annoying issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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