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Place some plastic tubing over the pick up wires = no short ever again.

Current build a Arthur K LNER D20 . Good kit , the only issue so far is the cab interior parts, required a lot of cutting etc. Next job will be the Boiler Handrails. Kit has provided basic internal motion parts, not very visible when assembled !!.

Sorry wrong link !! How about these as examples. https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33004522737.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.25.165dw6SKw6SKt8&algo_pvid=71c662cf-443e-49d0-8103-3c457a7d64b5&algo_exp_id=71c662cf-443e-49d0-8103-3c457a7d64b5-12&pdp_npi=4%40dis!USD!2.32!2.32!!!2.32!2.32!%402103864c17129359065588766ef0a7!66986463567!sea!UK!4235418086!&curPageLogUid=dLCeMCtZ4Mgo&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch|query_from%3A https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004242137820.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.107.165dw6SKw6SKt8&algo_pvid=71c662cf-443e-49d0-8103-3c457a7d64b5&algo_exp_id=71c662cf-443e-49d0-8103-3c457a7d64b5-53&pdp_npi=4%40dis!USD!3.67!2.57!!!26.50!18.55!%402103864c17129359065588766ef0a7!12000028498832970!sea!UK!4235418086!&curPageLogUid=1SpzeRKWqU77&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch|query_from%3A There are many more theron The ones I odered last time , arrived in about two weeks.

Pre wired and a lot less hassle. No idea repostage Peter S always overcharges

A lot cheaper here https://www.railwayscenics.com/miniature-connectors-c-20_22_341.html

Must be some real bargains on there !! 🤣 Errrr no !!🙃

Can you confirm the actual quality of the latest sheets?. The 4mm LNER Loco/Coaches and LNER Lining sheets from about a year ago I bought were simply awful. Out of register, the lining sheet was by far the worse one of the two sheets. Also poor glue etc. My last order was refunded (less postage) without even an apology or any admission re the poor effort/quality they were. I now buy old sheets via ebay when available.

Have a look here. Excellent figures. https://www.acstadden.co.uk/shop-3

Avoid plastic "detail" no strength and poor detail. All you need is here, as already said. https://www.dartcastings.co.uk/lner-diag23.php#donor

Sounds like a new motor Bachmann do spares if needed https://Bachmann-spares.co.uk/category/2-branchline-steam-parts/3f-jinty/chassis

Bin them or get some very poor feedback on ebay in due course !!

The only LNER model I have seen with Red Rods is the latest Bachmann J72 2313 which also has Red lining to the wheels. I believe it is correct for when it was used at Newcastle? as a station pilot? The NER painted Rods Red as well, again no idea if applied on all Locos

It maybe the video ? ,the G5 looks like it is rocking up and down ?

Two Expos , one split after 2 years the other one 6 months .

Thanks very much for the info.

A reopen on this old thread. I have just bought a 4mm?? 3d printed LMS Insulated Container with Iceboxes on the Roof version. On comparing to my other 4mm Containers, it is noticably higher, than all the other pre war versions I have, the width is the same as the others. All the other Containers are approx 32mm high , this one is 36mm high 9' 00" high . Correct to scale or not ??. A search of the internet all say a standard height of 8' 00" high (32mm) on all the mentions, I have found so far.

Try soapy water on a cotton bud. Looks like oil marks to me, as well.

Thanks for info. I have emailed him.

Has anyone got a unwanted 4mm set of the unique etched LNER Eclipse Plates fitted only to the rear Bunker of the LNER Q1 shunting engine as on the photo below please. The only maker I have found to have made them is Modelmaster , obviously due to the ongoing issues with non delievery etc etc , I have no intention of attempting to obtain a set from them. Any assistance would be great !!. Thanks for reading.

Nothing that cant be overcome , all they have to is hire the right people for the job , pay a reasonable wage and sort out the rubbish that makes no money and is still being made. If there isnt any rubbish???? , then they need to reduce the prices and up the quality otherwise they sink for good. Too many other companies are now the leading lights, in a relatively small market, Hornby are not competive enough, they seem to kid themselves that everybody want Hornby etc before any other brand, those days are long gone and will not return in the short term or perhaps even the long term unless they up their game no matter who the owners are. Do Hornby still need to be in a defunct factory ??, many miles from main shopping areas , how many people/customers would be bothered where they are based. I would'nt.

All early LNER containers were Red Oxide, BK Containers went to Oxford Blue sometime in the 1930's.

Paint drips and wonky parts = send it back. On a £300 loco, no chance. Hornby need to get their act together.

Perhaps his interest is totally innocent. All he wants to really do is run his ancient Triang Train set round and round in everdecreasing circles with the Wagons full of lovely Gold Bars !! It brings back happy memories of his childhood!!. I wonder where the Gold Bars came from ????. 🤐🫢😇

Very Early days , money is irrelevant.

Or with 9% he seems to be quitely taking over via the back door . Access to all systems etc etc , of course he is'nt charging for all of this !! How kind of Mr Ashley 🤬