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overhaul of loco's

Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 11:46 am
by clubman2b
hi I am looking for information to guide me in the overhaul of small OO loco's parlicularly in the removal and replacement of wheels. information in any form i.e. web sites ,you tube videos , articles available ,etc
thanks in hope
john

Re: overhaul of loco's

Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 11:49 am
by Walkingthedog
Perhaps if you told us what make and type the loco is we could help. ;)

Re: overhaul of loco's

Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 11:51 am
by clubman2b
hi small 0-6-0 locos like pannier tank and jinty tanks
john

Re: overhaul of loco's

Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 11:52 am
by Walkingthedog
But what make is it?

Re: overhaul of loco's

Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 1:25 pm
by footplate1947
Can you post a little picture of the loco that would be helpful.

Re: overhaul of loco's

Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 1:46 pm
by clubman2b
hi
sorry my locos are Hornby
I have the relevant service sheets
john

Re: overhaul of loco's

Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 2:29 pm
by footplate1947
What exactly do you want to know. There are lots of u tube vids about serving Hornby locos or do you have a specific question. I suspect the loco are older types which are easy to service. It is normally a matter of cleaning the commutator and brushes and contacts. But if you are talking models later than 2000 on you may find it is little more difficult as they have become much more complicated to work on.
WE don't have any idea what loco you have all you said is you have the service sheets. That does not tell us what they are. The service sheet will give you the R Numbers.

Re: overhaul of loco's

Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 2:31 pm
by Walkingthedog
The service sheet should show how the loco is assembled. Just make sure you take your time, make a note of what goes where, take pictures before during and after.

Re: overhaul of loco's

Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 2:34 pm
by footplate1947
Sorry Brian posted mine while you were writing yours. :lol:

Re: overhaul of loco's

Posted: Tue May 07, 2019 2:47 pm
by Walkingthedog
And we agreed with each other. :D