I have one of these locos which is tender driven. Two of the axles have wheels with tyres. Does anyone know if it is possible to replace these with plain wheels. Thanks.
-- John Culyer
Hornby 44331
Oct 21, 2010
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This has been done but to retain the same traction the "coal" had to be replaced with 100grams of ballast. There is insufficient room at the ends or sides.
Peter A.
This has been done but to retain the same traction the "coal" had to be replaced with 100grams of ballast. There is insufficient room at the ends or sides.
Peter A.
Plus theres a replacement motor available - said to be much quieter. Must find the details and get one !
cheers, Simon
Buy a new loco-drive "Railroad" one with a 5-pole motor - around £50.
He would find it difficult as the Fowler 4F tender loco has never been released in the Railroad range.
Perhaps you may be confusing it with the Patriot or even 9F.
Riddles
Thanks for the replays everyone. I shall seek out the appropriate wheels and see what I can achieve. Regards
Could be next on the list though, am going to get one of those Patriots, when it whizzes passed will look fine, esp with bit of weathering.
Cheers, Simon
Perhaps I am. There is a Railroad Black 5 too.
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