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    Virgin Pendolino. Chassis.

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    Did you know about any of these issues, when you purchased it, Puffed Out? If I had known about these faults, I don't think I would purchased it. If I didn't know about the faults, I think I would send it back for a refund.

     

    Also, I assume you purchased the Pendolino on eBay? For most items, I message the seller, just to clarify the condition before I bid / purchase. Looking at the pictures (Which sometmes faults are not visible or are missed), or reading the description does gaurantee the model to be fault-free.

     

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    What is this bit called on the H-Class please???

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    Also, viewing your original image on page 1, the wheel that the nut came off on, had the wheel out of alignment. I am unsure how this can be fixed. I am sure somebody on this forum will know how to repair this.

     

    I am sure on this forum, that you have mentioned that you have been to your local model shop, whom have repaired some of your models. If you are not able to repair your H Class, then I recommend bagging the parts and saving those and the locomotive, until we are out of lockdown. If your local model shop can do repairs, I would be surprised if they cannot repair this.

     

    GNR-Gordon-4 (HF)

    What is this bit called on the H-Class please???

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    Jimyjames, I am glad you have found the nut. That saves you buying the con rods spare parts pack. However, I do not recommend you use any of those pliers. I think you will find that you cause more damage by using them. The con rod nut spanner is what you need for the job, the correct size and shape and is made for the job. Pliers are not made for this type of repair.

     

    GNR-Gordon-4 (HF) 

    What is this bit called on the H-Class please???

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    Oh dear. I had this happen to my R9287 Thomas the Tank Engine, one time. If you are able to locate the nut, or buy a replacement con rod set, I also recoemmend you purchase Hornby R913 Con Rod Nut Spanner - Double Ended.

     

    If the con rod nuts were not tightend enough in the factory, then I have found that as the locomotive runs, the nut get looser and falls out. Equally however, lots of use can loosen the con rods too. I recommend you purchase R913. You may find some of your other locomotives, might need their con rod nuts tightened too.

     

    GNR-Gordon-4 (HF)

    This Loco is Special to me...

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    Hornby price is the RRP. Most model shops and retailers are able to sell the models below the RRP. I find that the RRP are always overpriced, as you can always get the models cheaper, providing of course you buy the model before the stock clears and the model is discontinued.

     

    Hatton's Model Railways have more than 10 in stock, for £89.00 each, plus postage.

     

    GNR-Gordon-4 (HF)

    A Spoiled Illusion

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    I've spotted the mistake. First image the locomotive is black; The second image the locomotive is green. They clearly are not the same locomotive at all.

     

    It's annoying when they do this to films, as the film production crew are too lazy to film something similar again and use a scene from another film and hope none of the viewers notice!  😆  😉  😀

     

    GNR-Gordon-4 (HF)

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