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Just found a picture of part of the detail pack including wipers, my question has been answered.

I have been slowly attempting to fit the details to my recently acquired class 47. It came with an unopened detail pack, some parts are just too fiddly for me, but I am unable to identify the windscreen wipers. The only bits that remotely look right are a metal sprue containing about 10 fine metal strips that are just flat without any locating pips or any other details. Does anyone know if these are indeed the wipers? Thanks

Thanks for excellent photos, very clear, Since my attention to the motor and worm, it’s been quieter, so will leave it for now.

Thanks for your input, I gave up before damaging it. I took the worm covers off and put a small amount of grease on the worms each end. I also put a tiny amount of oil on the motor bearings, it runs nicely now. I will now leave it alone! Am away for a couple of days, next up is the detailing pack. Should only take a month or two! The “clicking” was more like a soft sound similar to a playing card on the spokes of a bike wheel, but very much quieter,,so “clicking” was the wrong word I used.

Well, I tried! I can undo one side of one end, the other side won’t budge, and the other end is still firmly attached. I will try the side clips next time I’m feeling brave. If that’s successful I will try the worm cover.

Thank you very much, is that a 37? The noise I have is a very slight clicking noise, I’ll try it in a couple of weeks, want to be sure so I don’t spoil the warranty. Very kind of you to take pictures for me.

Thanks again!

Just had a look, think I can see what you’re talking about, so you don’t try to move the side clips? Thanks again

Thanks, think you’re right, never had a VI trains loco before, but all the others keep going without too much of my involvement.!

Thanks for your reply, don’t know if I should leave well alone then. I cannot see where a screwdriver could go in. A couple of posts have suggested it’s a sealed gearbox, not sure if I’m overthinking it as I have two or three similar locos ,one a Heljan that is at least as old and hasn’t been touched.

Can anyone advise on how to unclip the keeper plates on these locos please, I can see where the clips are,but cannot see anyway of unclipping them. There doesn’t appear to be any gap to insert a screwdriver etc. I obtained one of these recently, it runs extremely smoothly, and appears to not to have been used, so am concerned whatever lubricant was used may have dried up in the intervening years. Appreciate any help, especially pictures.

Thanks but it looks a lot different, I have managed to get a complete spare chassis from flea bay, hoping the pick ups are all ok.

I have a Patriot (Holyhead) manufactured 2000/2001. One of the pick up fingers? has broken, I have managed to solder it back on,but really would like a replacement pick up collector assembly for the locomotive (x8910) . This doesn't show up on any search. This loco is a bit of an odd ball, and I suspect the part is just not available anymore. Anyone know of a similar loco set up with this type of pick up, under a different part number ? Thanks

Thanks for that

Thanks, very informative, I really want a less intrusive way . However I appreciate your time.