Where can I get my Coronation 46220 Repaired

[Nicholas-375659]

I have a 4-6-2 coronation class “Coronation” No. 46220 limited edition.

The small nut has come off the front bogey causing the front leading bogey to drop away.

I can’t see how to get it back on looks very fiddly.

Is there somewhere I can send this loco to be repaired as it is limited edition number 287/500.

I really like this locomotive and want it repaired and back running.

Thanks.

[P-Henny]

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In answer to your question "Peter's Spares" offer a postal loco repair service as do other online service providers as well as Hornby themselves (contact Hornby Customer Services and ask).

Peters Spares Model Railways

Have you used Google to search for repairers ... see example search results below:

model locomotive repair service - Google Search

[atom3624]

I think there should also be the screw, transparent plastic washer and a spring?

Is there a local hobby / model shop nearby - there's always somebody deft with a pair of tweezers and a screwdriver somewhere.

They are fiddly, I've encountered that with my 'new tool' Coronations over the last few years, fitting the larger-wheeled bogie.

(Sometimes think it may be easier simply to gently prise off the wheels and replace the the more-correct ones, than perform the bogie transfer routine!)

Al.

[ColinB]

It easy to fix if you are ok unscrewing things. The front bogie is held on by a screw just in front of the front driving wheels. It is either an M2 or M2.5. Unscrew it and the front bogie comes away, it literally is a two minute job. The bigger issue is finding the nut that has come off, but if you have it, then with the bogie off it is quite easy to fix.

[DarkRedCape]

This does seem to be an issue with the Hornby Coronations, pretty much all of mine have had front bogey issues.

As mentioned, bigger issue is finding the nut, I found running a magnet over the track worked well in picking them up if you can't find it visually.