RMweb Gold franciswilliamwebb Posted February 27 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27 1 minute ago, Miss Prism said: Great video. Magnificent scenery! One line I've never visited - remedial action required! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted February 27 Moderators Share Posted February 27 11 minutes ago, franciswilliamwebb said: One line I've never visited - remedial action required! Front seats on a DMU are the biz! 3 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andy Keane Posted February 27 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27 38 minutes ago, Miss Prism said: Yes, the vacuum pump sound is too 'clicky'. Indeed - not sure how that has come about but it seems not easy to fix. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted February 27 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27 I visited it when it was still connected to the mainline at Ruabon. I was quite young then.🙂 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted February 27 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27 That video is just beautiful. I feel I need to get it on the big TV with the volume up! I tweaked the CV as per Andy's findings. Looks and feels better to me. It chuffs a lot harder than the Dapol large Prarie. My project.mp4 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrock Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I’m quite happy with the body and livery of my mogul from the first batch (number 7310), but I’d prefer the running / gearing characteristics of the second batch. Has anyone done a chassis swap or just generally removed and then reassembled the loco body? Anything to watch out for? Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1466 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, Adrock said: I’m quite happy with the body and livery of my mogul from the first batch (number 7310), but I’d prefer the running / gearing characteristics of the second batch. Has anyone done a chassis swap or just generally removed and then reassembled the loco body? Anything to watch out for? Thanks. Or is it possible to buy the motor and or gearing as spares and swop ? Another thought is the motor / gearing from the Manor compatible? I used to know a mechanic who could take 4 Mini and 1100 engines and gearboxes and build 3 combinations and still have bits spare . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted February 28 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, 1466 said: I used to know a mechanic who could take 4 Mini and 1100 engines and gearboxes and build 3 combinations and still have bits spare . I've been taking things apart, putting them back together and ending up with spares all my life. I didn't realise that was anything clever. 2 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrock Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 On 28/02/2024 at 16:57, 1466 said: Or is it possible to buy the motor and or gearing as spares and swop ? Another thought is the motor / gearing from the Manor compatible? I used to know a mechanic who could take 4 Mini and 1100 engines and gearboxes and build 3 combinations and still have bits spare . Good shout. I have sent an email to Dapol to ask this question as I can’t see the parts listed as spares on their site. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted March 4 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 4 (edited) 43 minutes ago, Adrock said: I have sent an email to Dapol to ask this question as I can’t see the parts listed as spares on their site. DCC supplies are the official spares partner. They list both motor and gears but it doesn't say which version, or if it is actually possible to swap - its certainly not shown as if its a simple drop in unit. https://www.dccsupplies.com/shop/43xx-mogul-oo-gear-set-4/ Edited March 4 by Hal Nail 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 1 hour ago, Hal Nail said: DCC supplies are the official spares partner. Not any more. They only hold Dapol spares for warranty work. The official Dapol spares supplier is now Peter's Spares. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted March 4 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 4 (edited) 1 hour ago, rembrow said: Not any more. They only hold Dapol spares for warranty work. The official Dapol spares supplier is now Peter's Spares. Peters bought up some old stock but I thought, at the time, it was made clear they haven't taken over as the main source. Interestingly though Dapol now have some stuff on their website particularly for newer releases so perhaps they will just supply direct. I needed some spares from the Lionheart 45xx when it had just come out and didnt ever manage to get any, even through Dapol, so unfortunately I dont think its as easy as it used to be. Edited March 4 by Hal Nail 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rembrow Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 19 minutes ago, Hal Nail said: Peters bought up some old stock but I thought, at the time, it was made clear they haven't taken over as the main source. Interestingly though Dapol now have some stuff on their website particularly for newer releases so perhaps they will just supply direct. I needed some spares from the Lionheart 45xx when it had just come out and didnt ever manage to get any, even through Dapol, so unfortunately I dont think its as easy as it used to be. Yes, looks like there are now several sources, rather than DCC Supplies being the sole source. I don't think Dapol stock any 'oo' gauge spares now. I thought that DCC was just going to be there for warranty work only, and the spares side was going to fade out, but looks like they are still a source. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted March 4 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 4 Just now, rembrow said: Yes, looks like there are now several sources, rather than DCC Supplies being the sole source. I don't think Dapol stock any 'oo' gauge spares now. I thought that DCC was just going to be there for warranty work only, and the spares side was going to fade out, but looks like they are still a source. Its not very clear. I cant find where i read Peters had only bought old stock but it was on here somewhere - they certainly don't have anything recent in 7mm anyway. Dapol have got 2 windows available from the recent Lionheart narrow gauge coaches but not much! Back to this topic, both Peters and DCC supplies have a 43xx motor and gears but i suspect its the old one as the rest of the spares that can be identified, look like the first release. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 The Manor booklet says the gearsets are interchanegable between Manor, Mogul and Prairie: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0644/3971/4015/files/OO_Manor_Manual.pdf?v=1696942654 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coeurdelyon Posted March 4 Share Posted March 4 Hello, Reading the later posts about the higher ratio of the new chassis, during development it was necessary to also modify the bearing holes of the chassis to accept the new gears initially for the prairie models followed by the Manor, and now the new 43xx Mogul locomotives, so unfortunately the gears are not interchangeable between chassis. 4 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted March 5 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 5 On 04/03/2024 at 11:26, rembrow said: Not any more. They only hold Dapol spares for warranty work. The official Dapol spares supplier is now Peter's Spares. https://www.dccsupplies.com/workshop-information/ Warranty work and spare parts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 On 05/02/2024 at 20:58, Coach bogie said: I would like to recommend the David Andrews book on the moguls. Details of every locomotive. with images and description of all the variations/modifications. I had to borrow a friend's copy for years until I found a signed copy in a charity shop. Mike Wiltshire This is indeed a cracking little book, that deserves far more recognition than it received. An absolute must for Churchward disciples! I encountered a copy in the second hand bookshop in Cromer this week. Very good condition and for only £3, an absolute bargain. Regards, Andy. 7 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 I picked up a copy recently, about £6 I think, have just started to read. My Mogul knowledge has now ramped up! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 (edited) post deleted - wrong thread! Edited March 17 by Miss Prism 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted March 23 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 23 On 04/03/2024 at 20:30, coeurdelyon said: Hello, Reading the later posts about the higher ratio of the new chassis, during development it was necessary to also modify the bearing holes of the chassis to accept the new gears initially for the prairie models followed by the Manor, and now the new 43xx Mogul locomotives, so unfortunately the gears are not interchangeable between chassis. Picked up one of the new release Moguls at Rails today ( along with a couple of useful £10 vouchers ) . Have to say I’m immensely impressed by the improvement in performance and yes with the overall finsh ,despite qualms about the livery application. For me a lesson in seeing what you’re buying in a display cabinet rather than the usual virtual experience online. Worth the drive,the ghastly weather and 3 way traffic lights at the road junction outside the rebuilding works at Totley station. And then over Baslow Edge with glorious views to indulge myself at the Chatsworth Farm Shop. Haven’t done that for years. Still have that £10 voucher which is redeemable with online purchases. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 I also took the plunge and 4321 arrived earlier today. Looks the part and runs a dream on my rolling road. Not a hint of wobble. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7007GreatWestern Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Returning to Adrock's question about combining a body from the first release of Moguls (63xx) with the chassis and gearing from the most recent releases (43xx), has anyone actually tried a straight body swap? If so, are there any issues? Thanks to anyone who can shed some light on this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredo Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Hi, I hope that the upcoming model of 8101 will be 100% accurate as per https://www.brdatabase.info/locoqry.php?action=locodata&type=S&id=3123&loco=3123 Thanks Fred Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted Wednesday at 13:00 RMweb Gold Share Posted Wednesday at 13:00 On 27/02/2024 at 13:31, Miss Prism said: Yes, the vacuum pump sound is too 'clicky'. Sometimes, the pump lubrication needs a top-up. The 'click' is the non-return valve closing down on its seat. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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