Earl Bathurst Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Hi Can anyone help im after getting my self some spares for a vi trains 47. Bought a vi trains 47 and it turned up damaged, needless to say im getting nowhere with the seller so after spending intital money now have to pay for the damaged part. if anyone can point me in the correct direction than would be great. Thanks Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leavesontheline Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Try The Hobby Company Limited - http://www.hobbyco.net as they are (were? not sure) the UK distributors for ViTrains models. Alternatively you could try contacting ViTrains directly like this guy did - http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/88267-vitrains-class-47-detail-pack-spare/. Also, depending what it is you need, folk on here might be able to help out as these models usually come with a wide range of detailing parts that often results in numerous spare parts even if you detail both ends! Might also be worth asking in the ViTrains area of the forum? What exactly was it that you need? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 A quick search seems to suggest that only Class 37 spares are still available. Class 47 parts are NLA. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Shawplan do a wide range of detailing parts that might help you in your quest. I have quite a few detailing parts and may also have a VI trains box lying around somewhere. What is damaged on you loco/packaging? Cheers. Sean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hi I need a new buffer beam. And possibly 1 chassis frame as the break rigging had snapped off in transit. But could get away with not having the new chassis frame but really need a buffer beam with the big head buffers on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Hi again. I've had a look round and have a couple of spare boxes, (I'm assuming your loco arrived unboxed?) At least then, there'll be less chance of damage in the future. Could you perhaps post a picture of the chassis frame? I'm just a little confused as to the mention of the brake rigging? A picture of the part you need replacing would help to actually identify it. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted August 7, 2014 Author Share Posted August 7, 2014 It was boxed. The break rods which run from front brake. Ill try posting a picture. Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the penguin of doom Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Boxed? Gosh, it must have been thrown around, the VI boxes are really sturdy and the interior packaging is very tough. Ok if you can post a picture, that'd be great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryMeerkat Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 My Vi-Trains 47 had the same issue with the brake rigging, luckily mine had just become unclipped from the bogie so was just a case of pushing back in. Not so much a problem with the packaging as the way the brake rigging is fitted. I may have a spare buffer beam in the box, but won't be able to check until a bit later so will let you know. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Thanks mark if you do that be great. scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryMeerkat Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hi Scott, I do have one spare buffer beam from a Vi-Trains 47, mines the RES version. If you could check the picture below and make sure it's the right one you need, I'll be happy to put it in the post for you. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted August 8, 2014 Author Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hi mark thats the part I also need the buffers as they were snapped aswell. scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngryMeerkat Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I have a set of 4 small buffers, but only 1 large buffer which is silver head with black base. The buffer heads can be separated from the base, and I'm pretty sure that a Heljan buffer head will fit into the Vi-Trains base if you wish to use the large buffer heads. If any of these parts are of use, PM me your address and which parts you want and I'll get them in the post over the weekend for you. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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