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- Tue May 05, 2020 8:39 pm
- Forum: Railmotors, Railcars and Multiple Units
- Topic: P4 Conversion of Bachmann Split-axle Bogies
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6172
Re: P4 Conversion of Bachmann Split-axle Bogies
Thank you both for replying, I'll see how I get on with my 108. f that works alright, I'll set about something a bit more involved like my EPBs.
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:10 pm
- Forum: Railmotors, Railcars and Multiple Units
- Topic: P4 Conversion of Bachmann Split-axle Bogies
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6172
Re: P4 Conversion of Bachmann Split-axle Bogies
This is such a cracking thread, thank you!
Would this method work for the EPBs Do you think?
Would this method work for the EPBs Do you think?
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:42 am
- Forum: Wagons
- Topic: PBA Tiger Wagon - Kernow
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1091
PBA Tiger Wagon - Kernow
Morning,
Question time again! Has anyone on here had a look at or converted one of the PBA wagons? I've not bought any yet, but will be doing so in due course.
Cheers
BDA
Question time again! Has anyone on here had a look at or converted one of the PBA wagons? I've not bought any yet, but will be doing so in due course.
Cheers
BDA
- Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:39 am
- Forum: Wagons
- Topic: Heljan IWB Vans
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3916
Re: Heljan IWB Vans
I'm now thinking about fitting brass bearings. I would support Flymo's suggestions but on the vehicles I have done I have not fitted any bearings. They work fine and do not have a lot of use so no need in my view. If it ain't broke don't fix it! :) Terry Bendall Terry mine don't see a lot of use ei...
- Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:27 am
- Forum: Wagons
- Topic: Heljan IWB Vans
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3916
Re: Heljan IWB Vans
I managed the conversion and they run without derailing!!
I'm now thinking about fitting brass bearings. Any idea where's best to purchase them?
I'm now thinking about fitting brass bearings. Any idea where's best to purchase them?
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 1:26 pm
- Forum: Wagons
- Topic: Heljan IWB Vans
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3916
Re: Heljan IWB Vans
Cheers all! Mark I didn't realise you were on here as well, it was me asking about these wagons on your RMWeb thread. Did you guys have to file much of the bogie away to squeeze the wheelsets in? I'm a complete beginner, so should I start with something else or is it something I can have a go at? I ...
- Thu Jul 27, 2017 2:29 pm
- Forum: Wagons
- Topic: Heljan IWB Vans
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3916
Heljan IWB Vans
Hello all, I'm after some advice please....
Has anyone converted a Heljan Cargowaggon (IWB)? If so, what wheels would I need to order please?
Any advice is welcome!!
Cheers
Dave
Has anyone converted a Heljan Cargowaggon (IWB)? If so, what wheels would I need to order please?
Any advice is welcome!!
Cheers
Dave
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 6:58 am
- Forum: Starting in P4
- Topic: Hornby CDA
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4940
Re: Hornby CDA
I managed to fit some of the Branchlines nickel silver wheels in my CDA's on Wheal Elizabeth. They're not cheap but the are very good. The w irons need thinning down a lot but as you can get a lot of lead in the body, there's no need to spring or compensate. Worked for me anyway. Hi Andrew, how muc...
- Sat Feb 27, 2016 6:54 am
- Forum: Starting in P4
- Topic: Hornby CDA
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4940
Re: Hornby CDA
I'm off to Toton all week! Maybe I could make a detour via Gilberdyke...
I think I'll pick my wheels up at York show and give it a go over the easter weekend.
I think I'll pick my wheels up at York show and give it a go over the easter weekend.
- Tue Feb 23, 2016 8:48 pm
- Forum: Starting in P4
- Topic: Hornby CDA
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4940
Re: Hornby CDA
Right so I've got to order some 14mm Alan Gibson wheels and some non riveted Colin Criag brake discs. Well wish me luck.....
- Mon Feb 22, 2016 8:30 pm
- Forum: Starting in P4
- Topic: Hornby CDA
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4940
Re: Hornby CDA
Cheers gents. So I'm after some maygibs for the CDAs then. I'll get on with ordering them ASAP!
- Mon Feb 22, 2016 4:31 pm
- Forum: Starting in P4
- Topic: Hornby CDA
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4940
Hornby CDA
Hello all, I'm new to P4. I'm waiting for my ultrascale wheels to arrive for my 37s. In the meantime, I'm wondering which wheels I need to drop in to the Hornby CDA wagon? HAs anyone converted any of these before? Cheers for any info.