Caledonian Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 For relaxation he decided to strip loco 705 in preparation for some fine tuning and conversion to AB-2119/1941. Jack asks that his thanks be passed onto Hattons factory workers as they have used virtually no glue in the assembly process of these locos making fiddling a joy, but beware of your knobs (handgrabs) dropping out. Yes I found that, very handy although I haven't taken it down so far but it certainly saves on the surgery Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black and decker boy Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Here are No6 and No10 being introduced to their future home at Kirkmellington Colliery. Quite happy with these despite the shortcomings. I just need to convert to EM and fit sound. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lu4472ke Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I still haven't got my replacement, an email will be sent tomorrow (or Monday) to find out whats going on. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Here are No6 and No10 being introduced to their future home at Kirkmellington Colliery. Quite happy with these despite the shortcomings. I just need to convert to EM and fit sound. ... I did wonder if they had been converted! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PenrithBeacon Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 It would be nice to see them running one day! 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Had to put my 2 ordered Barclay's on hold at Hattons, 10 days ago, as we were going away and I didn't want them to be delivered while away. They are now packed and ready to go, so will catch up with them soon. Thanks to Hattons for organising the delay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lu4472ke Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Rang hattons and it turns out they only got it Friday afternoon, so they haven't had time to send a replacement. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I have just received my three, as mentioned elsewhere very smart little locos. Unfortunately my pleasure quickly turned to frustration and disappointment. The first model didn't budge, a loose conenction somewhere no doubt. The second, NCB black, was impossible to open as the little pipes you are instructed to disconnect are hidden behind ladders on either side. Once you do manage to dislocate them removing the chassis cuts the heads off if you are not very careful. The third, the Caledonian wobbles when running on the track, the reversing rod fouls the connecting rods between the wheels. Given everyone else is raving about them I guess I must be unlucky. I have to admit the P class locos I have are excellent, easy to open up too for DCC fitting. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I have just received my three, as mentioned elsewhere very smart little locos. Unfortunately my pleasure quickly turned to frustration and disappointment. The first model didn't budge, a loose conenction somewhere no doubt. The second, NCB black, was impossible to open as the little pipes you are instructed to disconnect are hidden behind ladders on either side. Once you do manage to dislocate them removing the chassis cuts the heads off if you are not very careful. The third, the Caledonian wobbles when running on the track, the reversing rod fouls the connecting rods between the wheels. Given everyone else is raving about them I guess I must be unlucky. I have to admit the P class locos I have are excellent, easy to open up too for DCC fitting. Good luck! That does answer one question I've been asking myself- was it just me that found the Barclay difficult to open to chip...... My next one, when my wallet has recovered a little, will be chipped by Hattons..... Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 That does answer one question I've been asking myself- was it just me that found the Barclay difficult to open to chip...... My next one, when my wallet has recovered a little, will be chipped by Hattons..... Les To get the body off and release the pipes above and below the footplate you need some small and very fine tweezers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 The hardest part is keeping the "copper" pipes from sliding back into the gap between the footplate and the boiler. They then block the chassis from dropping out freely and snap off in the process. It would be advisabel to hold them out of the way for removing and then replacing the chassis with some tooth-picks. The pipes under the chassis could be held by sticky tape as there is no paintwork to damage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 The hardest part is keeping the "copper" pipes from sliding back into the gap between the footplate and the boiler. They then block the chassis from dropping out freely and snap off in the process. It would be advisabel to hold them out of the way for removing and then replacing the chassis with some tooth-picks. The pipes under the chassis could be held by sticky tape as there is no paintwork to damage. Ease the chassis back SLOWLY checkas you go nothing is trapped, it's not a job you can rush , taking your time as you go it fill save a lot of bother. I have done a few. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 (edited) To get the body off and release the pipes above and below the footplate you need some small and very fine tweezers. I had very fine tweezers- but the problem was the very tight fit of the works through the aperture (after pipe removal). This combined with the obvious place to grab it being the valve gear. This in turn is unavailable due to the bracket being a press fit into the chassis and therefore not suitable for grabbing the loco by (apart from the old adage "never grab a loco by the valve gear)". Additionally mine had arrived with the slide bars on one side not having the gear running between them but behind and the bracket semi-detached from the chassis - easy enough to put back but then a reminder as if I needed one that this part of the loco is quite fragile. Not a lot of fun when something sticks firmly and you daren't apply force to the place that force needs to be applied to unstick. Katie came very close to hitting the shed wall at high velocity. Les The removed pipes are in the packaging - I'm waiting for another day when my wrist is steady enough to reattach them..... Edited April 30, 2018 by Les1952 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I had two parcels in the mail today, when I got home from work. One was from Kernow Model Railways and contained my second Wickham trolley from Bachmann. The DCC conversion will await a time I can do it in daylight.The other parcel was from Hatton's and contained my two Andrew Barclay locos. Before DCC fitting, I ran them on DC analogue on the rolling road ... together! The photos show them both running in under power - the blurred wheels and motion demonstrate this.Hattons Andrew Barclays on Rolling Road - 1 by Jeffrey Lynn, on FlickrHattons Andrew Barclays on Rolling Road - 2 by Jeffrey Lynn, on FlickrAfter this, I fitted the CT Elektronik DCX75 decoders I had freed up for them, and tested them again. Both ran very smoothly and controllably. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I had two parcels in the mail today, when I got home from work. One was from Kernow Model Railways and contained my second Wickham trolley from Bachmann. The DCC conversion will await a time I can do it in daylight. The other parcel was from Hatton's and contained my two Andrew Barclay locos. Before DCC fitting, I ran them on DC analogue on the rolling road ... together! The photos show them both running in under power - the blurred wheels and motion demonstrate this. Hattons Andrew Barclays on Rolling Road - 1 by Jeffrey Lynn, on Flickr Hattons Andrew Barclays on Rolling Road - 2 by Jeffrey Lynn, on Flickr After this, I fitted the CT Elektronik DCX75 decoders I had freed up for them, and tested them again. Both ran very smoothly and controllably. Like the superelevation effect and deary me, Caly chasing after Katie... He's not going to catch her, she's got a good set of pins! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Aye, but those buffers... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Aye, but those buffers... I know. I wasn't going to mention them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 I know. I wasn't going to mention them. benny hill the italian job small.jpg "26 degrees vertical, 42 degrees horizontal". "Are they big? I like them big....BIG" Annnnete... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Like the superelevation effect and deary me, Caly chasing after Katie... He's not going to catch her, she's got a good set of pins! If it's of any consolation, the Caley one will actually lose the CR insignia eventually - I mainly wanted the blue livery. Come to that, the Huntley & Palmers Peckett was supposed to lose its lettering, but Hornby did such a great job with that I haven't been able to bring myself to apply the T-cut ... yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scots region Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 There's only two NCB 'No 6's left, so get em whilst you can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cctransuk Posted May 1, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 1, 2018 Is it just me that detects a certain resemblance to the late Rev. Teddy Boston? Regards, John Isherwood. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
70E Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 There's only two NCB 'No 6's left, so get em whilst you can. Crumbs how many in a production run? Was going to order one in a few weeks, just looked none left at all now! Ho hum! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLPG Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I think I was lucky enough to get the penultimate one. There were only 2 when I ordered Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 So any word of a second batch and possible additional identities? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Well they've never said they were limited editions. But the Caledonian version went off sale and then had a "on order" added, so maybe worth waiting until tomorrow and asking them. They might already have them on order. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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