Buffers for HST power cars

[HSTfan]

Hi,

 

So I recently bought a set of Grand Central HST powers but some of the buffers are missing. I know they sell buffers on the Hornby website but do you know which one is compatible for the HST? It kind of looks like  2-BIL Buffer Pack (R3162) but I’m not sure. Any advice would be very much appreciated.

 

Thanks 

[TRAILRAGE]

Hello HSTFan.

 

The buffer packs you need are these from peters spares. 

 

https://www.petersspares.com/Hornby-x9959-class-43-hst-125-sprung-oval-buffers-pk2.ir

 

Cheers Trailrage

[HSTfan]

2 minutes ago, TRAILRAGE said:

Hello HSTFan.

 

The buffer packs you need are these from peters spares. 

 

https://www.petersspares.com/Hornby-x9959-class-43-hst-125-sprung-oval-buffers-pk2.ir

 

Cheers Trailrage

Thanks Trailrage. Unfortunately, it seems to be temporarily out of stock. I’ll keep a lookout.

[TRAILRAGE]

WHOOPS!  My bad didn't notice that you could always use these as an alternative 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184501326909?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338364430&customid=184501326909_1&toolid=11000

 

Cheers Trailrage

[HSTfan]

3 minutes ago, TRAILRAGE said:

WHOOPS!  My bad didn't notice that you could always use these as an alternative 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184501326909?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338364430&customid=184501326909_1&toolid=11000

 

Cheers Trailrage

Great, thanks. On the Petersspares link, I entered my email address where it says, “For all stock enquiries relating to this product please enter your email address below.” So I’m waiting for them to get back to me. If no luck, I’ll get the ones on eBay instead.

 

Thanks again

[HSTfan]

On 05/06/2021 at 18:47, TRAILRAGE said:

WHOOPS!  My bad didn't notice that you could always use these as an alternative 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/184501326909?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338364430&customid=184501326909_1&toolid=11000

 

Cheers Trailrage

So I’ve bought them but they don’t seem to fit unless I’m doing something wrong.
The HST buffers don’t seem to be available anywhere.

[TRAILRAGE]

Interesting. Can you take a pic of the end of the Buffer which locates into the Bufferbeam and the holes in the Bufferbeam itself ? Never had any issue fitting  these to my Hornby 56 but Its possible you may have to open out the hole on the Bufferbeam with a drill bit. It's a simple job though.

 

Cheers Trailrage 

[HSTfan]

On 07/07/2021 at 12:39, TRAILRAGE said:

Interesting. Can you take a pic of the end of the Buffer which locates into the Bufferbeam and the holes in the Bufferbeam itself ? Never had any issue fitting  these to my Hornby 56 but Its possible you may have to open out the hole on the Bufferbeam with a drill bit. It's a simple job though.

 

Cheers Trailrage 

The left buffer is the original one from the power car. 

Not a great picture, I’ll try taking another one when I get the chance. 

[TRAILRAGE]

Ah right. so the original Buffer body is still in the Bufferbeam. This will have to be removed so the new Buffers can be fitted. Ill take some pics which might help explain if your not sure.

 

Cheers Trailrage

[HSTfan]

14 minutes ago, TRAILRAGE said:

Ah right. so the original Buffer body is still in the Bufferbeam. This will have to be removed so the new Buffers can be fitted. Ill take some pics which might help explain if your not sure.

 

Cheers Trailrage

Yes please. Pictures would be great as I'm quite new to this. I usually just take the trains out of the box and put it straight in the display case. It's rare do I ever get hands on. Thanks again

 

Your location doesn't happen to have any connection with the Omega Dark Side of the Moon watch does it? I'm on some watch forums as well which is why I ask

Edited July 8, 2021 by HSTfan

[TRAILRAGE]

It doesn't I'm afraid. Never be afraid to ask for help. There's always something that can be learned. I still do. 

 

Heres a few pics that might help explain.

 

1- Buffer. The end part where the cocktail stick is pointing to locates in the Hole in the Bufferbeam.

 

2 - how the Buffers should look when located correctly. Hornby 56 with class 31 replacements.

 

3 - Bachmann 37 chassis ready to be modified.

 

4- measuring the stub to find what sized Drill bit will be needed

 

5 - the Diameter. I normally go 2mm do it creates an interference fit. That way you won't need to Glue them in.

 

6 - very carefully using just your fingers to twist as its plastic  (although you may well need a pinvice to hold it in if its metal) as you will have better control.

 

7- fit the Buffers. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 8, 2021 by TRAILRAGE

[HSTfan]

1 hour ago, TRAILRAGE said:

It doesn't I'm afraid. Never be afraid to ask for help. There's always something that can be learned. I still do. 

 

Heres a few pics that might help explain.

 

1- Buffer. The end part where the cocktail stick is pointing to locates in the Hole in the Bufferbeam.

 

2 - how the Buffers should look when located correctly. Hornby 56 with class 31 replacements.

 

3 - Bachmann 37 chassis ready to be modified.

 

4- measuring the stub to find what sized Drill bit will be needed

 

5 - the Diameter. I normally go 2mm do it creates an interference fit. That way you won't need to Glue them in.

 

6 - very carefully using just your fingers to twist as its plastic  (although you may well need a pinvice to hold it in if its metal) as you will have better control.

 

7- fit the Buffers. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fantastic, thank you! Did you say that the original buffer body would have be to removed? How would I do this? 

[TRAILRAGE]

Normally I hold it between my finger and you thumb and just give it a wiggle up and down side to side. As long as you gentle enough the broken buffer body should then just pop out. In terms of Pin vice and drill bits. HSS Bits are good if not a little expensive. SWMBO has just got me an Aldi Workfoce pinvice and Drillbit set. Think it was £5.99. Bits may not be the best or strongest but will definately do the job.

 

Cheers Trailrage