norman Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 I noticed this statement on the Gaugemaster spares page: What about replacement gears? Replacement gears for the early O gauge models which suffered the split gear problem will continue to be available. However, just to make clear again, this problem was resolved more than 10 years ago and only affects a small number of the earlier models (Class 26, 33, early split headcode 37/0) dating from 2004-07. It does not affect anything produced since. But the class 47 is not even listed as far as I can see I have a class 47 with a split gear - it was fine last time I ran it about 3 years ago but now one gear is split and I need a replacement. Does anyone have any spares they are willing to sell please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted March 19, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19, 2021 2 hours ago, norman said: But the class 47 is not even listed as far as I can see https://www.gaugemasterretail.com/magento/catalog/product/view/id/79405/s/Heljan-hn19853581/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 Thanks Hal OK I have ordered - free post plus £2.50 handling I'm not impressed. I wonder why they are not listed as spares though, it seems illogical that a spare in high demand is omitted. Norman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 PS in line with Heljan's statement that the issue of split gears was resolved 10 years ago it seems they missed me (and many others) out when this was done. Hopefully it's not a recurring nightmare and I will not have to replace any more. This however will be gear number 9 that I have changed out. Norman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, norman said: PS in line with Heljan's statement that the issue of split gears was resolved 10 years ago it seems they missed me (and many others) out when this was done. Hopefully it's not a recurring nightmare and I will not have to replace any more. This however will be gear number 9 that I have changed out. Norman Their definition of 'resolved' is that they tweaked the design on the later models to stop it happening again, nothing about fixing the models affected, or helping the people who had bought them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted March 20, 2021 Share Posted March 20, 2021 I am afraid these won't fit your 47....they don't fit the original first issue diesels, just the later 2nd generation chassis. I have no idea why these are marked up as class 47....they don't even fit the upcoming model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted March 20, 2021 Author Share Posted March 20, 2021 I hope you are incorrect, as you say they are marked as for a class 47 and as far as I know there has only been one release for the class 47 so far. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 By email Heljan in Denmark have said that the correct gear (20/14) will be in stock at Gaugemaster within 10-14 days. The correct part number is 19854780 this will fit the 37, 47 etc. The labelling currently at Gaugemaster is incorrect. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted March 25, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 25, 2021 1 hour ago, norman said: By email Heljan in Denmark have said that the correct gear (20/14) will be in stock at Gaugemaster within 10-14 days. The correct part number is 19854780 this will fit the 37, 47 etc. The labelling currently at Gaugemaster is incorrect. That makes sense as the 33 type has been redesigned with a smooth axle but the 47 as shown hadnt, which seemed odd. Hopefully these are going to be free running now as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernEMU Posted August 21, 2021 Share Posted August 21, 2021 Hi All. I have just completed the sale of all of my 'O' gauge items. Checking my spares box, I found a set of 4 brass gears that are designed for the early Class 33 or possibly the 26? I cannot list on the U.K. on-line trading site, and wonder if anyone is interested in purchasing them from me? I had originally successfully bid on a used Heljan 'O' Class 33 in fairly good condition. The owner advised that it needed a new gear. Unfortunately the sale fell through, and I am left with the Jim Snowdon designed gear set that I purchased (the last set available at the time). The set of 4 gears have not been used., and I believe that they are from Ultrascale. Please contact if interested or if you know of someone who may be needing a set. WF Canada. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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