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Barrie has decided not to do YouTube videos anymore. I've spoken to him recently and he's had this virus that's been going around but apart of that he's doing ok health wise Hope that helps

just an update I’ve ordered some JST Sh connectors from eBay To order them from Farnell would have been expensive for what they are as they have a small order charge of about £9 So I would’ve ended up paying more in postage and charges that for the actual item Here’s a link to the ones I got from eBay in case it’s any use to anyone else https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234257100404?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=XrR6YGqKT9-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=uIh1fqKpRCW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY thanks for all your help everyone

We seem to be going around in circles here a bit like our trains 🤣 I thought this was a fairly simple question what ones do I need to do this I appreciate all the technical knowledge but it's not really relevant to my use in model railways. I'm not making electronic devices for sale or using it in automotive or aircraft To answer the question about why I want to be able to repair the plugs myself it would be a lot easier and convenient for me to to be able to do it myself. I also fit sound into older locos a the plugs and sockets would be useful. Plus I would rather do things myself than have to get someone else to do it Thanks for the help so far

to keep things simple can anyone tell me what size I need for locos? there are a lot of different sizes and names mentioned

that was going to be my next question was there a tool to remove the pins I've done lots on locos and radio-controlled models using a needle or a blade or something but having the proper tool would be easier going to look for one

Has anyone on here got any experience with repairing the white locomotive to tender plug on Hornby and other models? I know you can buy as a spare part, the four-pin connector with wires attached and then solder that to the Loco but usually it's only one pin that needs replacing. I've seen you can buy the small connectors and the crimping tool online from places like eBay and Amazon What I'm not sure of is what size I need. I've included a few links to the products I've been looking at if anybody could tell me if these are suitable for Model railway use it would be very helpful https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134781932915 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134708923115 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335085754722 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266159397039 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385308446139

Thanks, everyone for your replies It sounds like hopefully, I won't have any problems I will let everyone know how I get on

I’ve just got an NCE power cab to replace my worn-out elite. I seem to remember people having problems with Hornby tts decoders and non-Hornby controllers a while ago? Was it something to do with the firmware on the tts decoders? can anyone tell me what the problem was? is there a list or a way to find out if a decoder has the problem? I have quite a few TTS locomotives both factory-fitted and ones I fitted myself. so it would make it easier if I knew what models didn't have the issue I haven't tried the power cab yet

Hi I have just found the plastic washer on my layout so I have refitted it to the locomotive. its a lot easier to see in the photo than in real life it doesn't seem to make any real difference

yes it's different from the service sheet 290D .its even gone back to the old lima non-NEM couplings I've posted a few pictures of the chassis

HI Can anyone help with my Hornby railroad plus R30178 class 67 locomotive? this is the ex lima tool that's been modified with a single-motor bogie I have lost the small thin clear plastic washer that goes between the bogie pivot and the loco chassis on the unpowered end There’s no service sheet listed for this model Can anyone take a picture of the loco with the body removed showing the washer? It doesn’t seem to make any difference to the model and Hornby doesn’t seem to know

Glad you got it running

Could the front wheels or the front bogie have been put on the wrong way? Can you post a picture of the chassis looking and the bottom showing both ends with the wheels

Yes it feels very strange.as someone who has only known the queen as head of state i payed for my one earlier this morning before The sad news not sure I really want it now Rip Queen Elizabeth II

I know about only fitting the tyres in the grooved I've found the opposite with the Pendolino it derailed sometimes when showing down with the wheels with the tyres on the diagonal.so I've swapped one wheelset round Interesting about the weight but my one seems ok at the moment but something to keep in mind if I add more coaches

What’s people’s opinion on the fitting of traction tyres on Hornby diesel and electric locomotives? Some are fitted on the same side of the bogie and others are diagonal across the bogie. It seems to vary a lot between models of even the same type and can be different to the service sheet what's the best way to have the tyres fitted? on my new Pendolino, they were fitted diagonal but I had the odd derailment when slowing down so I've swapped one wheel round so they're on the same side. I may look at fitting Marklin traction tyres if I can find the right size as I've found these to be better quality than the Hornby ones .

I’ve had the same email this morning Britannia builder I Have tried to update my payment online but it’s not working. will try again Monday morning then call Hornby if it’s still not working

I use Marklin part number 7152 for the Hornby 4-4-0 locomotives from the railroad range. They're a great fit and give much better performance than the originals.

I'm sure you do get a free loco with your membership for 2022? it's a red 040 R30202 to celebrate 75 years of Hornby/Tri-ang. Maybe worth checking with Hornby First

thanks, ColinB It's very useful to have a picture. You've got me tempted to fit the lights now to my p2

Has anyone got any pictures of the tts decoder and speaker fitted to this loco? I'm about to try and fit sound to the one I got for Christmas.

Sorry to be negative at Christmas but it’s about time Hornby sorted out the set controllers so they work properly. It’s not good enough to have a brand new set and have to replace the controller straightaway. It must put new people off the hobby. I wonder how many give up when they’re set doesn’t work and don’t continue with the hobby. I had my first train set controller for a good few years before upgrading to a better one.

Just an update to bring this post to a conclusion I now have the sound working again. I have used a dc kits princess royal sound file and I’m very happy with it. I would say it’s the best UK steam sound I have it’s up there with my big boy and Roco S160 £20 well spent I think the original sound file was corrupt or had a bit missing Thanks, everyone for your help

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