Mickyfinns Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Having problems with traveing forward. The train will run smooth and fast in revers but not so in forward. It will run but not very smoothly, if it was a petrol engine I would say it was mis firing.It does it both on rolling road as well as the track. Oh yes it is steam, I've burnt my fingers a few times to prove it. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da4472vid Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 i would take to a repare dealer but it might not be fixed as there out of production it might be that the velves are out of place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnergen Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 da4472vid said:i would take to a repare dealer but it might not be fixed as there out of production it might be that the velves are out of place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonnergen Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Send it Back to Hornby Margate They Do a very quick turn round repair sevice that can not be beat. You will then know it will run properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go_West Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hiyes it sound like valve timing unless you wish to have a go they can be reset but if you are uncertain Send it Back to Hornby Margate they are the only ones to trust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickyfinns Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Steam train back and up and running. Hornby were very helpfull, fixed more problems that I didn't know I had, and very quick. Can't recommend enough, a big A+++++ to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da4472vid Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 ITs a shame its main countapart carnt be fixed that quick. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickyfinns Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Spoke to soon, problem reappeared, looks like I've got a very expensive ornament. That's life, think I will be sticking to 12v from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go_West Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 [reply]Mickyfinns said:Spoke to soon........ Is it the same problem not running as good forward as back? if so looks like valve timing once again try getting back intouch with Hornby to see if they can help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Mickyfinns said:Spoke to soon, problem reappeared, looks like I've got a very expensive ornament. That's life, think I will be sticking to 12v from now on.That would be a pity. Hornby Live Steam is well worth persevering with. If you really are finished with live steam, I'm sure there is no shortage of people (myself included) who would be happy to take it off your hands. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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