AyJay Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Hello all, I have an aged green Triang Hornby 0-6-0 diesel shunter locomotive that is a cherished possession. Unfortunately, the screw holding the top to the chassis has been lost and I would like to find a replacement. But my local model shop has nothing this old and somehow I don't think Screwfix will be any help. A brief look on the website of a certain big online shop, presents me with endless options for lots of screws-in-a bumper-pack, but then without knowing the size or thread pitch??? I tried looking on 'Peters Spares', but it's like looking for the proverbial needle... So the screw is a small flathead countersunk of around 2mm (ish), that secures at the back of the cab. Can anyone suggest what the size is and where to look to obtain one (or a few)? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
great central Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Probably an 8BA. Whether you'll get a flat headed one I'm not sure but an appeal in the wanted section of the forum will quite likely result in the offer of one from another member. If not, a supplier like Eileen's who posts in the small supplier section will have some in stock I'm sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Call/email "South Essex Fasteners" on 01702 615326 or 01206 793497. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted March 4, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2021 Is it one of any of these? https://www.google.com/search?source=univ&tbm=isch&q=triang+body+fixing+screw&client=firefox-b-d&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjxgcrRj5bvAhWKQUEAHSP4BmoQjJkEegQIAxAB&biw=1536&bih=750 Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted March 4, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 4, 2021 Try here. http://www.hornbyguide.com/service_sheet_menu.asp Try a search for the model number of your loco and you should be able to find the part number. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ikcdab Posted March 4, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 4, 2021 If it's 8ba, which seems likely, you can buy small quantities from eBay quite cheaply. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-BA-X-1-inch-COUNTER-SUNK-STEEL-X-18-FREEPOST-/352860093037?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 These screws are generic each fitting many Triang / Hornby locos but there are quite a lot of different screws. The oldest Triang Hornby 0-6-0 diesel I have has a short countersunk straight slot blackened 8ba set screw which screws into a right angled adaptor bracket which is held to the chassis with a different longer 8BA straight slot non countersunk screw in natural brass. It fits the same hole the long 8ba countersunk etc, screw which went down the chimney on pre smoke fitted Jinty's which used the same chassis. The bracket used also on the 0-6-0 saddle tank has to be adjusted correctly or the body will crack around the screw hole as you tighten it. The short countersunk 8ba screw also fits the X04 motor Nellie, Polly etc 0-4-0 locomotives which attach with a screw through the back of the bunker. It may be the same a the later 8751 pannier and Jinty which attach with a screw through the side of the chassis just behind the leading driving wheel on the left hand side and some Triang Hornby tenders also have them holding the chassis on under the coal load. Better to get the correct one off eBay or Peter's spares than to cut one down and try to blacken it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyJay Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share Posted March 4, 2021 Thank you all! An excellent outcome. It was item S1026 and I have just ordered 3 of them from Ebay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) The screw on the Jinty and Pannier is cheesehead, whereas that for the shunter is countersunk. The thread, as already stated, is 8 BA. The screw should be blackened, though for a green diesel a touch of paint would do. The service sheet is this one and the screw S.1026. http://www.hornbyguide.com/service_sheet_details.asp?sheetid=7 Just beaten to it! A couple of spares is handy. These screws are particularly attractive to gremlins and the like.... Edited March 4, 2021 by Il Grifone Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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