RMweb Gold Maltazer Posted June 25, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 25, 2014 I stumbled across these interesting workings last week, taken during the heavy snows in Kent, January 1987, when EMUs were being hauled by locos and all sorts of odd formations were seen. https://www.flickr.com/photos/twydallaer/14091989841/in/set-72157644478770621 https://www.flickr.com/photos/twydallaer/13908605067/in/set-72157644478770621 There's a hint (but no proof unfortunately) that a formation of 33 + MLV + EPB + Deicing Coach + EPB might actually have happened... I've been planning a model of this time, so I can't wait to get my Jaffa Cake MLV and cover it in snow :-D Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 Thanks for all those helpful hints - I had forgotten about the Blood & Custard site, which has certainly supplied me with useful info in the past. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I stumbled across these interesting workings last week, taken during the heavy snows in Kent, January 1987, when EMUs were being hauled by locos and all sorts of odd formations were seen. https://www.flickr.com/photos/twydallaer/14091989841/in/set-72157644478770621 https://www.flickr.com/photos/twydallaer/13908605067/in/set-72157644478770621 There's a hint (but no proof unfortunately) that a formation of 33 + MLV + EPB + Deicing Coach + EPB might actually have happened... I've been planning a model of this time, so I can't wait to get my Jaffa Cake MLV and cover it in snow :-D Mal Yes I remember helping to couple a few of those together in the early part of that week - basically anything to everything mainly because it was possible to do that on the SR (once upon a time)............ Highlight was probably cab-riding a 56 with an 8-EPB in tow from Gillingham to CX....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
metman Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Anyone received their Collectors a Club one yet? Mine arrived today at 1240....unable to write this until now (1345).....just viewing an outstanding model in awe! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Yep, mine came at 9.30 this morning but haven't had time to get a proper look until I get back... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Latest arrivals on Newton Broadway are the three Motor Luggage Vans from Bachmann. They are in London & South East 'jaffa cake' livery, Post Office red livery and Network South East livery. The PO and NSE ones are actually the same van (68004) at slightly different times in its life, so the NSE one will be renumbered soon. At this point all are running on DC but I will be fitting decoders soon - I find the Lenz ones work particularly well with the Bachmann EMUs but if I don't have any of those, TCS EU621 decoders also work well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian daniels Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I have just added some detail pictures of MLV's at the East Kent Railway to my Flickr site https://www.flickr.com/photos/brianews/sets/72157645469807771/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I just got a brand new 419 MLV from Hattons and it sounds like its running in sand. Opened it up (nightmare) and traced the noise to the motor itself, makes the noise when being powered and not turning anything. What on earth can it be? Also, no number on the front is that right? Am in touch with Hattons who have offered to refund but I really want the model so would like a fix and hate messing about with returns etc. Here is a low res video to let you hear. Thanks Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 This mechanism on the Bachmann is usually impeccable in all the units that I have owned personally and the group I model with there has never been a failure or a problem and a quick 'tot up' puts that at around 35 units. i would send it back Hattons will refund your postage or if asked will usually email you a prepaid collect=plus label you can use. Re your comment about removing the body, the LMLV is by far the easiest to remove, of the 3 current EMUs! Although one you have done 2 or 3 it gets easy, I can usually get the body of a 4 CEP powere car fit a decoder and have it all back up and running in about 15 mins, first one took around 90mins + a lot of Cursing!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevelewis Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Shhould have added no route numbers is correct, The MLV is different from the other 2 units (CEP & EPB) from Bachmann in that the indicator panels are set up with reversing colours . The Thumpers are similar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I just got a brand new 419 MLV from Hattons and it sounds like its running in sand. Opened it up (nightmare) and traced the noise to the motor itself, makes the noise when being powered and not turning anything. What on earth can it be? Also, no number on the front is that right? Am in touch with Hattons who have offered to refund but I really want the model so would like a fix and hate messing about with returns etc. Here is a low res video to let you hear. Thanks Mike First thing I thought when listening to the noise was a problem with the drive shaft that sticks out from the motor. There were problems with this on the Class 37s. It sounds like it's slipping and might needing pushing back in. If you're happy to open up the unit further and get access to the motor, you'll see a thin shaft sticking out from it. See if it's loose and needs clicking back into place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikesndbs Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Thanks all, very sadly (I don't like giving up on models) I traced the noise down to the actual motor! all looks OK but it is still making the grinding noise. This is not right for a brand new item so its heading back in a pre paid box. Have asked for a replacement, lets hope its better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grampus Posted July 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 6, 2017 Evening all. I have just acquired a green SYP MLV and what a delightful model it is. However, running it on rolling road (layout currently packed away) only one set of wheels (nearest the cab end) is actually rotating, though the motor sounds smooth enough and nothing else appears untoward. My question is , before I start taking it to bits to investigate, is only one axle powered or do I have a Friday afternoon special? Sorry if the question sounds a mite dull but I am not overly familiar with the model (- other end of the Southern for me) having acquired it for a new project. Grateful for any words of wisdom on the subject, please. Best wishes, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Two axles should be powered (i.e. both axles on the power bogie).If it is under warranty, return it to the seller, if not, you'll have to open it to investigate. Good luck, as they are nice models and run very smoothly (usually!). I have six of the things in various liveries and all ran well right from the start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grampus Posted July 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 7, 2017 Two axles should be powered (i.e. both axles on the power bogie). If it is under warranty, return it to the seller, if not, you'll have to open it to investigate. Good luck, as they are nice models and run very smoothly (usually!). I have six of the things in various liveries and all ran well right from the start. Thanks very much. Thought that would probably be the case. It is a very recent purchase so I think it will go back. Much appreciated, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted July 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 7, 2017 Evening all. I have just acquired a green SYP MLV and what a delightful model it is. However, running it on rolling road (layout currently packed away) only one set of wheels (nearest the cab end) is actually rotating, though the motor sounds smooth enough and nothing else appears untoward. My question is , before I start taking it to bits to investigate, is only one axle powered or do I have a Friday afternoon special? Sorry if the question sounds a mite dull but I am not overly familiar with the model (- other end of the Southern for me) having acquired it for a new project. Grateful for any words of wisdom on the subject, please. Best wishes, Paul Most likely cause is the gear pin for that axle has come out. I've had a couple of 4CEPs where this has happened. Bachmann supplied me with a pair of these for £3 plus postage. They're very easy to fit and they suggested a drop of superglue on one end to hold it in place. On one of my 4CEPs the pin had come out but was stuck to some lubricant on the bogie frame so was easy to resolve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grampus Posted July 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 7, 2017 Most likely cause is the gear pin for that axle has come out. I've had a couple of 4CEPs where this has happened. Bachmann supplied me with a pair of these for £3 plus postage. They're very easy to fit and they suggested a drop of superglue on one end to hold it in place. On one of my 4CEPs the pin had come out but was stuck to some lubricant on the bogie frame so was easy to resolve. Thank you very much for your help. I did give the Bachmann service desk a bell this morning and they suggested the same likely cause. Since the MLV is only a couple of weeks into its warranty I have popped it in the post back to Barwell for them to sort out. Much appreciated. Best wishes, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grampus Posted July 14, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2017 Evening all. By way of an update on the recent issue with my MLV, I would like to offer a public word of thanks to the folks of the Bachmann Servicing Team who returned my repaired Motor Luggage Van to me today, as good as new. The issue was indeed, as RFS suggested, a missing pinion in the gear tower: I am pleased to report that it now runs very sweetly indeed and the appropriate number of wheels now turn just as they should! I was delighted with the service I received from Bachmann. The folks I spoke with were courteous and helpful; and I was really pleased at just how fast they turned my issue around. It might have been a simple job for them but rest assured, it would not have been so for me! Thanks folks - really grateful for your help. Thanks also to SRMan and RFS of this parish for your earlier advice. Happy modelling all. Best wishes, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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