Hornby Class 31 "upgrade"?

"kim" wrote

You could try looking at the service section of the Hornby website.

John.

Thanks John but I wasn't asking where I could get an upgrade but about what changes have been made to the latest version so as to make the Ultrascale upgrade unnecessary. I am assuming from Ultrascale's description that drive to the centre axles has now been abandoned but my understanding is that running problems were caused more by the linkage to the rotating fan.

(kim)

"kim" wrote

I was suggesting looking at the varying service sheets to see what (any) differences there may be.

That was certainly the problem with my class 31s. Snip the drive to the fan and the running qualities improved out of sight.

John.

There is only only one service sheet on the website. It's dated May 2006 so does not include any recent alterations.

(kim)

"kim" wrote

Ah well, it was worth a look, but it also might be worth while asking whether there's an update available.

John.

Have Hornby corrected the motor bogies then?

That is what I am trying to ascertain. Except for that brief, unattributed note on Ultrascale's website, I've heard nothing about it.

(kim)