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@Tony57 is this what you are referring to >>> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-Dapol-OO-gauge-NEM-tension-lock-couplings-and-fixing-screws-spares-/203340682009?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p4429486.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Many thanks for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated. I have attached screenshots from eBay where I purchased the carriage.

I bought a Pullman carriage and didn't pay attention to the bogies. Not sure of the exact name for the type of connection but I need bogies with a standard upright hook, not this horizontal type. Does anyone know where I can get screw on bogies with the standard upright hooks?

Goodness. That was a detailed and interes reply. I think I'll leave to the men at the repair table of the train club to tackle the loco's issues.

If that is the case can the chip be taken out and put back to its original condition?

Thanks for your reply. I'll find out the score next week when the train club I'm planning to visit take a look at it.

Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I'm late 1960's myself so I know the feeling!! Love the information I get on this forum. Helpful and educational. The train club men next week will take a look at it for me. On a side issue, how do I find out how old or young a FS loco is?

Good morning. You'll see that I had updated my post with info and photographs as I'm not too well versed yet in the technical details. I'm planning to attend a fairly local train club next week and they have a free repair table. Probably a wiseer choice than me starting on it!

eBay listing for the used loco and plastic tender says R855 and from the weight and inspection I'm pretty sure it's loco driven. I got it moving a couple of centimetres back and forth but then I realised it shouldn't be making smoke! Seller said it moved well backwards and forwards in his listing. I've added photos from the listing. Hope that helps.

I purchased a Flying Scotsman. Lovely, but it buzzes instead of moving. When I start the HM2000 it moves about half a centimetre and if I slide the direction switch it'll move in the opposite direction about half a centimetre all the while buzzing. My Inter-City (40+ years old) is currently circumventing the track merrily. Current base is a bedroom carpet. Just a temporary measure out of curiosity to see if the Inter-City worked. Now it's the Scotsman's turn? Any thoughts?

It's moving. Merrily. Consistently. Probably carpet not best base for tracks but this was only a temporary setup. Really pleased and surprised it works after about 40 years in the loft! Thanks to everyone for your contributions.

You were 100% on the money with your observation that the wires into the controller may be inserted too far and be insulated. I re-inserted them with the coating outside the clips and my 1978 Inter-City is making its way around the track. Thank you.

I have attached the leads that came with the controller to the power track but there's no activity with the train. I have inserted the wire end on the lead into the controller and the crimped ends into the power track and I get nothing. From the photographs can you see if the lead is correct and if so is it connected properly. All and any guidance welcome and needed.

Thank you very much for your reply. Appreciate it 👍

I have purchased a used HM2000 controller and it came with two track clips. However my track came with a power track complete with attached unit with the two buttons (please excuse the lack of technical details as I'm a beginner). What wires do I need to connect the controller to the power track? Mod note - your post moved into the general discussion section as your OP was in the HM6000 app driven system section.