trainsandco Posted June 14, 2019 Share Posted June 14, 2019 So I recently decided to run my GWR autotank on DCC without a chip in it, as I got impatient waiting for a chip to arrive (dumb move, I'm aware - even more so now). Because of this, I think I've blown the motor - it starts to spin but then slowly dies out and shorts out the DCC system (it has a chip in now). So I was just wanting to ask is this definitely the motor blown? And where could I get a new one from? I know there's the option of the highline chassis, but I don't want to commit to that unless I've exhausted the new motor route. Cheers Ben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 As it is a Hattons model I would try them first. If they don't keep the spares themselves they might know who does. A second line might be Digitrains, who have WD saddletank spares, though that might not include motors. Digitrains are at Quorn this weekend, so your answer might depend who is in the shop. Hope this helps. Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium spamcan61 Posted June 15, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) I'very posted the thread before (2-3 weeks back) but can't find it now, but I'm pretty sure that Digitrains have DJM spares. Edited June 15, 2019 by spamcan61 Found it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainsandco Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 Cheers guys, I have already tried Hattons and they suggested local modelling groups and peters spares (which don't actually stock any djm spares), but will definitely have a look into digitrains. Thanks for the head ups Trainsandco Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted June 17, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2019 I thought DJM had a batch of duff runners that he was trying to punt out at shows. Maybe the liquidators have some old stock they would sell off? I'be happy to give them a tenner for a spare body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 51 minutes ago, 57xx said: I thought DJM had a batch of duff runners that he was trying to punt out at shows. Maybe the liquidators have some old stock they would sell off? I'be happy to give them a tenner for a spare body. No doubt at some time this will be offloaded onto someone willing to handle the spares/NQPs. I suspect we will find out who in due course, but I'm not convinced it will be sooner rather than later. Les 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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