Tomwilliams123

No there are no lights on the loco, would you have a wiring diagram for this please?

Hi all, just wondering please, if there's a way of converting an old non-dcc Hornby merchant navy to run on DCC just by using a 4 pin decoder? I'm aware that I can run the loco on DCC without a decoder, but would preffer to run with a DCC chip if possible please?

I have decided to purchase a new motor bogie from new modelers, since I think the cutting out of the motor seems like it is caused by the DCC chip detecting an overload on the motor when running at full whack, I only know this because this issue has already burnt out a few of my 8 pin chips. The current motor in the loco is the original one that has been going since the previous owner had the set back in 2008, 15 years of constant high speed running is a long time for a motor like that, so I can see exactly why its now starting to fail, what with the brushes wearing down, and the internal arcing due to this. Tom

Hi all, I recently aquired a class 390 pendolino that was previously owned by someone who quite possibly dosen't know how to oil their locos, as when I try to run it at speed, it keeps stoping, yes the rails are clean and yes the wheels are clean. It seems as though there is so much oil built up inside the motor that it is stopping conductivity, can anyone please suggest a way to fix this issue as I don't want to have to get a new motor or power car. Tom

Hi, On the initial testing on christmas morning, all seemd fine, the deteriation has happend gradually right from the start. The loco is loco driven, and and when at high speed, is absolutely fine, but at slower speeds, it stutters and will stop completely.

Hi all, I have just been running my Hornby King class locomotive which I got for christmas second hand from Hattons, and have noticed it runs very poorly. I've tried all the usual ideas such as cleaning the wheels/contacts with IPA, bending the contacts so that they have more pressure on the wheel, and checking for loose wires, of which there are none. I have also cleaned the track. Tom

Hi all, The other day, I received a nice set of Dapol JHA waggons from a friend, and would like to fit Hunt couplings to them, however I cannot work out how to get them on, if you've got a set and have fitted these couplings, could you help please? Tom

Hi All, I have an old Hornby smiths snacks waggon, that I believe has been owned by a smoker in a previous life, as it has a horrible brown film on it. Can I ask what the best option to get rid of this film would be without damaging the transfers please? See attached photo for just how disgusting it really is! Tom

All, I recently recieved a rather tatty looking Bachmann class 57 which I'd like to restore, the previous owner has glued the windows in using superglue, which has left a horrid white build up all over the windows, is there any way to get rid of the build up, or will I need completely new windows? Tom

Hi, Have been running my Hornby railroad class 40 tonight and have noticed that when running with the driving bogie facing the direction of travel, it will stutter, however with the driving bogie facing away from travel direction it runs fine. I have cleaned all contacts and oiled the gears and motor to no avail. Hope someone can help. Tom

Hi all, The vacuum cleaner has arrived this morning, and works extremely well! It was a good idea! The make up brush is also working well! Tom

Hi all, I have purchased one of the little Hoover's that Mike suggested just now and should have it by Friday, I have also bought a ladies make up brush (quite an embarrassing experience) to get the dust moved. I did look at one of those battery powered blowers but it cost more for the batteries than the actual blower. Tom

Hi all, I have been doing some work on my layout today, and have been wondering how to clear the dust that has built up over time, I can't find anything online that will help, I have a Dapol track cleaner that does the tracks well. I've been looking at a blower for airbeds which could be a possible solution, but wasn't sure wether this would be a viable solution due to the strong air on the details. Just wondered how other people have solved this problem. Tom

Having received the cams, they are too small, would anyone have the dimensions for them? Tom

All, I have had an email back from Dave's spares, and they have said that they don't have any of the part In stock, the person on the Facebook page has 3D printed the parts and I should get them tomorrow, will let you know how they turn out. Tom