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Mine has been working fine for about 6 years. Maybe Hornby are using cheaper components in newer models of this item since they still have it for sale.

geofffo3 that is ingenious... I've been wondering of a solution for this for a while... many thanks, I will be definitely be investing in some of these...

Given the running quality of their Railroad steam models (the larger ones) such as flying scotsman, I'm happy to sacrifice detail that I will probably end up breaking or not seeing whilst the trains are running. The diesels really need updating to all wheel pickup though I believe.

The steam models that came out between 2000 and 2007 really do have to be carefully adjusted to avoid a rod screw up. Likewise, I've had to do the same with most of mine with outside valve gear.But with Bachmann locos always make sure you give them plenty of running-in, with gradual increase in spe...

...and was very impressed with the detail and running.

It's a GWR Pannier. It's not been run in yet, but I gave it a little test and was surprised with how well such a small loco coped with Hornby standard points. Very impressed.

thebritfarmer wrote:Seems like a missed opportunity to me

agreed.

It's available in the railroad range from Hornby for £19.99

Not sure if it comes with all the other bits though like the bag and holder though, the site doesn't say...

http://www.hornby.com/search/?q=mail

You could always email Hornby and ask them.

Anyone else know where I can get these spares? I haven't had a reply from 'Mike and Helen' since Wednesday.

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...or is there a suitable replacement new motor that would fit this model that anyone has experience of fitting?

Anyone know where I might acquire spare parts for a Hornby class 52. Ideally I am after a new motor housing/ motor bogie. parts seem to be very rare on ebay.

I've got an older version of this before it was part of the railroad range. Mine is County of Caernarfon.

Now that one does have the lining of the back of the tender and the brass lining around the window.

Very poor layout here: Locos: Class 47 Lima - not working atm Class 52 old hornby - not working atm County class steam loco - working. 4 I think 0-4-0 locos that stall all the time. Carriages: 4 pullmans from a set. 4 Maroon Mk1's split from a Harry Potter set. 2 old triang coaches that wobble (plas...

well the driver said it would pull 600 ton on a flat at 75 mph!

I totally agree Bigmet Hornby need to get some flagship new items going before the competition does and sort out where they are going. Lack of spare bodies and spares is an issue that needs addressing too by both manufacturers. Hornby seem to have periods where they have a small floush of new and n...

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