Companies or people who repair kit built locos?

[PhilM]

I have a couple of whitemetal kit built locos that require new pick-ups and sorting out to get them running smoothly. It is quite beyond me; I have tried and not made a good job of it! Any recommendations or offers?

[Ray Von]

Whenever I purchase a secondhand loco that isn't up to snuff, I take it to my local model shop for a service.  I forget how much they charge, but it can't be much  ....otherwise I'd definitely remember!!   Do you maybe have a model shop nearby that could help similarly?  

[Oldddudders]

Without a doubt such people, charging reasonably, could make a minor living if maybe not a killing. I suspect this hobby is full of models that are “nearly there”. My particular skeleton is a brass coach that needs seriously soldering where it partly came to pieces when I knocked out a dent. The ebay seller correctly declared it had fallen and been damaged, and I paid a quarter the usual price.  

[uax6]

You could try getting to an exhibition where Tony Wright (of this parish) is having his surgery stand, and you can add to his CRUK fund pot....

 

Andy G

[Steamport Southport]

Any local exhibitions with a model clinic?

 

For example Tony Wright occasionally does them and just requests a donation to charity.

 

Great minds think alike.

 

 

Jason

Edited March 9, 2019 by Steamport Southport

[stevejjjexcov]

I am sure there are people who advertise in the modeling mags. You pays yer money and takes yer chance. A phone call should give you an guide to cost ect.

Best of luck Steve

[PhilM]

Thanks everyone