andyman7 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 The Trix/Liliput E3001 shares a motor bogie with the Trix/Liliput Western with the exception that the centre wheelset is replaced by a brass idler gear. I have an E3001 in bits missing this gear, but given that the mechanicals were all brought in from Trix (and later Liliput) this is almost certainly a part in common with at least some of the continental range models of the time. I've a much better chance of sourcing a replacement if anyone can tip me off with the relevant German part number, model(s) it was used in and/or source of supply - can anyone help? (BTW it's not listed in the TTRCA spares catalogue). Thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
locomad2 Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Liliput Western looking closer centre wheel is same as the others, with 2 idle gears in between. Never seen a parts diagram for any trix or liliput model, this one hasn't even got an instruction leaflet telling you how to service the model, think it's a later one with the improved pick up on other bogie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 It's probably a standard gear with 0.5mm module (as used by Lima). These are available from China cheaply, but with a long delay in transit. Proops (eBay) used to sell them but may not have them now (usual disclaimer). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tofufi Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 I have a Trix Western with stripped idler gears - if anyone has a source for these I'd be interested in some too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 17 hours ago, locomad2 said: Liliput Western looking closer centre wheel is same as the others, with 2 idle gears in between. Never seen a parts diagram for any trix or liliput model, this one hasn't even got an instruction leaflet telling you how to service the model, think it's a later one with the improved pick up on other bogie Yes, but to clarify, on the E3001 the centre wheels are omitted and instead there is a third idler gear between the two smaller ones. I haven't ruled out hacking the gear off a Western wheelset if I can find one.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 1E BoY Posted October 21, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 21, 2021 It might be worth contacting the Trix Twin Railway Collectors Association (do not be put off by their name) which has spares for many of the later British Trix / Liliput models at http://www.ttrca.co.uk/Spares.htm The service sheet for E3000 can be found here http://www.ttrca.co.uk/E3000 Class - 2 Rail.pdf A late friend was a member and told me that they had acquired spares and tooling for the old Trix / Liliput models from Dapol at some stage. It may be necessary to be a member to use their spares service. This may be an avenue worth pursuing. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagaguy Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 The only source for spares is the TTRCA these days.They carry a lot of spares that are not listed,an email to to the spares officer enquiring as to whether he has the part.You have to be a member to buy but it`s well worth the small amount. Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted October 23, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2021 I’ve got some scrapped trix AL1 power bogies if anyone wants spares. Andi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted December 8, 2021 Author Share Posted December 8, 2021 On 21/10/2021 at 17:06, 1E BoY said: It might be worth contacting the Trix Twin Railway Collectors Association (do not be put off by their name) which has spares for many of the later British Trix / Liliput models at http://www.ttrca.co.uk/Spares.htm The service sheet for E3000 can be found here http://www.ttrca.co.uk/E3000 Class - 2 Rail.pdf A late friend was a member and told me that they had acquired spares and tooling for the old Trix / Liliput models from Dapol at some stage. It may be necessary to be a member to use their spares service. This may be an avenue worth pursuing. On 23/10/2021 at 05:07, sagaguy said: The only source for spares is the TTRCA these days.They carry a lot of spares that are not listed,an email to to the spares officer enquiring as to whether he has the part.You have to be a member to buy but it`s well worth the small amount. Ray. I will be joining the TTRCA to access their spares but need to wait until January because all memberships run from Jan-Dec. Apparently this is in their Articles of Association but does rather limit the ability to recruit as otherwise one is forking out for what could be just a few days' membership! On 23/10/2021 at 11:20, Dagworth said: I’ve got some scrapped trix AL1 power bogies if anyone wants spares. Andi PM sent! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagaguy Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 This a Heljan EM2 fitted with Trix pantographs which work under my Trix catenary.These locomotives do pick up traction current from the wire and return through the tinplate track base.The selection of spares that they can provide is quite large,they will have the gear that you require along with the shouldered screw. Ray. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted December 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 9, 2021 4 hours ago, andyman7 said: I will be joining the TTRCA to access their spares but need to wait until January because all memberships run from Jan-Dec. Apparently this is in their Articles of Association but does rather limit the ability to recruit as otherwise one is forking out for what could be just a few days' membership! PM sent! Are you sure about that? Most clubs give 12 months membership, plus any months in advance as a bonus. So if you joined now, you would get 13 months, not 1. Of course they could be different! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted December 9, 2021 Author Share Posted December 9, 2021 8 hours ago, kevinlms said: Are you sure about that? Most clubs give 12 months membership, plus any months in advance as a bonus. So if you joined now, you would get 13 months, not 1. Of course they could be different! I am very sure as when I spoke to them they advised me to wait until January. They did send some sample magazines though and I have set a reminder! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roythebus1 Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 See my reply on the other topic you started. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roythebus1 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Here it is, in good running order. I've also found. box of Trix motor bogie driving wheels, plain and grooved to take rubber tyres. I bought a load of them in 1967 to put on Triang motor bogies. I had a Hymek so fitted and it pulled about 120 wagons on the MRC test track! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 On 05/01/2022 at 18:39, roythebus1 said: Here it is, in good running order. I've also found. box of Trix motor bogie driving wheels, plain and grooved to take rubber tyres. I bought a load of them in 1967 to put on Triang motor bogies. I had a Hymek so fitted and it pulled about 120 wagons on the MRC test track! That's perfect. The mounting that the brush spring is screwed to and a few other parts are Mazak diecast and it's those parts that failed on the motor that I need to replace, but I can always use any spares for these! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
roythebus1 Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 There's a Trix boxed AL1 in mint condition but the motor doesn't work for £250 oneBay at the moment! I wish I'd have bought more of these in 1968 when they were under a fiver each. But then my part-time wages were only thirty bob a week! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 That price is daft, £100-£150 is about where these actually sell for these days in complete working order. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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