Hornby GWR Clerestory Coaches

[hodgkinr]

Hi Guys

 

I have a couple of Hornby coaches R4899 & R4900.  I'm going to change the bogies so I can fit NEM 362 couplings.  I have ordered some new bogies from shapeways these look like the best option.

I have had a quick look at getting the old bogies off which I thought would be pretty simple.  I have had a go at pulling them off as they look like they just clip in.  I think I just need to give it a bit more brute force or maybe take the top cab off?  If someone could confirm whats the best way to do it I would be grateful.  I would hate to break them.

Thanks

Bob

[tomparryharry]

Hello Bob, welcome to the forum. I took some bogies out, by rotating the bogies by 90 degrees, and I managed to pull them out quite cleanly.

 

Hope this helps,

Ian.

[kandc_au]

It may take a bit to remove them but if you feel you are using to much force I would suggest pulling the coach apart and removing by closing the lugs and pushing back through rather than break the clips. That way you have the option to sell them on!

Khris

[hodgkinr]

Hi Guys

Thanks for that. Looks like the cab is coming off just too be safe.

Bob

[hodgkinr]

Hi Guys

 

The new bogies turned up and the cab tops came off pretty easy.  I guess its like riding a bike.. once you done it its pretty easy!

 

The existing wheels fit in the new bogies fine.  What i was thinking was fitting lights to the carriages while I have them apart.  Does anyone know what insulated wheels are a direct replacement for the old Hornby ones please?

 

Thanks

Bob

[melmerby]

One of the problems with the wheels in the long clerestories is that they are 12mm rather than the more normal 14mm.

[lofty1966]

On 27/12/2019 at 12:43, melmerby said:

One of the problems with the wheels in the long clerestories is that they are 12mm rather than the more normal 14mm.

Same problem with their Railroad range of coaches.