CCGWR Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Hi Everyone, I am wondering if someone can help in regards to the Hornby H class. I would like to get into the cab to add a crew and even into the coal bunker to see if I can fit a keep-alive decoder. I have taken all the screws out of the body and I can see about 8 lugs the body side and can push a screwdriver through the lugs which relieves the back end but the smokebox end won't budge. Has anyone tried a similar thing or have any advice on removing the 'floor'? Regards Connor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted October 27, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 27, 2019 In my experience it doesn't take much force to pull these Hornby models apart, they seem to be quite economical with glue. If you look here you'll see that the roof can be prized off. But don't try too hard, I was repainting mine so some minor damage wouldn't have been a problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hastings Thumper Posted November 20, 2019 Share Posted November 20, 2019 As far as I can remember, you have to take the NEM housing off the front end which reveals another screw underneath. So one screw to release the housing - the bit with the 'V' shape in it, then another underneath. Two screws under the cab / back of tanks and one at the back I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCGWR Posted November 25, 2019 Author Share Posted November 25, 2019 On 21/11/2019 at 00:26, Hastings Thumper said: As far as I can remember, you have to take the NEM housing off the front end which reveals another screw underneath. So one screw to release the housing - the bit with the 'V' shape in it, then another underneath. Two screws under the cab / back of tanks and one at the back I think. Thanks. I have unscrewed every screw there is in the body and it is clear that the lugs present indicate that the body can be disconnected from the footplate but it is solidly stuck to the smokebox. Connor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted November 26, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 26, 2019 It might not help, but this is what the body looks like when removed from the footplate (and repainted). I can't remember how I got them parted, I suspect they were glued together. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now