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I would second the recommendation for Sawplan for class 47 marker lights here is the link to the catalogue https://www.shawplan.com/extreme_loco4mm.html

Hello Steve, Here is the link, https://www.gaugemasterretail.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=Hn-oo-cl86&stock=1 I think this is the the correct part it’s either this or HN-OO-cl86.110. When I order some the invoice quoted part number 0.93 but if in doubt e-mail the spares team they are really helpful https://www.gaugemasterretail.com/model-railways/Heljan/Heljan-spares.html which make / version class 47? Let me know and I will check as I have most versions and I will take a look for you. My first thought is the class 86 marker lights are not going to be suitable not least as class 47 tend to have different marker lights at each end. Stephen

Hello, you might want to take a look at gaugemaster.com at their Heljan spare parts and search for HN-OO-CL86.0-93 which is a class 86 head code / marker lights. If they are in stock it might take a little bit of trimming to fit but just measured it up on my class 85 and it seems to be a good fit and just what you are looking for. stephen

The Dapol 04 Drewry shunter kit might be an option. Or possibly (and I don’t know the MTK kit if it’s possible) go for an early Upwell example with no exhaust stack and cowcatcher and side plates

The service sheet is only for the 8pin models there is a different updated service sheet for then 21 pin models. The sheet only covers the initial release which is why it only shows a single pcb. The sheet does show different pantographs and multiple working cables base£ on the models with only R3580 not having a Brecknell Willis pan

The way I did it was to take the body off and turn it over and you will see the holes in the roof where the insulators are glued in. You can try to loosen up the glue first but if you try a solvent make sure it won’t damage the body. I then used gently a small needle file to gently push out the insulator from underneath ( I said gently twice for a reason). You need to be firm and constant to break the glue bond don’t be rough or stab at it. Then repeat with the other insulators and the pantograph will come loose and then it’s eas6 to remove the insulators as you wish.

The Lima 87 bodyshell in true Lina fashion uses one of its standard pantographs which are closer to HO than OO. This means the holes will not be spaced for an OO pantograph. Just to give you an idea I have attached a few photos to give a better idea. The pantograph with the Orange tip pan is a Hornby class 91 the next is an APT pantograph followed by an oversized Heljan class 86 pantograph. The last one with the blue insulators is a marklin pantograph which is HO scale and the closest fit. Your best bet would be to look for an old HO Lima body with pantograph or possibly a somefeldt pantograph or a marklin one which as you can see is a close fit (Just as an extra reference the marklin pantograph in the picture is 7208) which should be available as a spare part.)

One of my eBay annoyances and excuse my ignorance but what is a Heljan 200 and why is it 450 quid…. I know it’s a guy that add a bulk of listings in one go but boy is it annoying when you have Heljan as a saved search. Ok rant over…

Hello, I see you are quoting Hornby OO track codes so that takes away people first question of what’s the scale. Just a few thoughts on first impressions on the plan. The curves look very tight and a lot of modern stock is only rated for a minimum of 2nd radius curve (R607) and will derail or get stuck on R605 curves. Unless you are running very short wheel base stock you will struggle with running and the over hang will really look like a train set and not prototypical. for the flexitrack that you have be careful as this takes some getting used to laying as you can create sharp curves without realising it and might have an issue of coaches bumping into each other and derailing when going round corners. I have lots of cases where a plan looks great but not really practical and even some of the books with track plans don’t always work in real life. My best advise is to try it first and see what works. If you have them use 2 MK3 coaches as they are some of the biggest and if they go round a corner most other things will also. Also don’t get carries away less is always more, don’t be tempted to add an extra siding but think more like the real railway where nothing is done without a really good reason.

Hello Andi, TMC have a stock of 2nd hand weathered FFA at 55 pounds a pop https://www.themodelcentre.com/38-626tmcpre Stephen

One more for folks like me paid in Euros. Modelbahn Union is doing a discount wagon week. I just picked up a 3 pack Accurscale HBA’s for 59 euros and they also have a lot Dapol on discount https://www.modellbahnunion.com/HO-OO-gauge/Freight-Cars-HO-OO.htm?shop=modellbahn-union-en&a=catalog&p=826&filter=k3274g4152p6542

Just checked the and the online shop did X9887 ‘s are on order but X9665’s appear to be in stock and you can add them to a basket and not shown as out of stock

Hello X9665’s look like they are in stock at Lendons of Cardiff at 1.99 a set https://www.lendonsmodelshop.co.uk/index.asp?redirect=&q=X9665&searchwhere=On-Lendons-Website&condition=or&highlighted=on

Glad you got the outcome you wanted

I am based out of the Netherlands and the link shown was probably based on my location.) I did not look at the postage costs but I don’t know how anyone could justify 10 quid for what is basically a rubber band an evolueerde and a stamp. You could try logging into ebay with a uk based app that might change the postage rates. or messaging the seller. stephen