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Model number is #4700. I don't know how long I've had it but quite possibly yes. Polystyrene box. The only date I can find (possibly) is on the parts explosion - Rev. 17.08.00. Purchased from Railwayania of Swindon. Yes, I have managed to pull off the side frames, which gives me some more access. Is this also how I get the plate off? I can see what look like lugs - sorry can't post photos. I've got both Isopropanol and Brake & Clutch Cleaner (From a James May programme when he cleaned a locomotive) - is one better than the other? Body is off so no worries about damaging the paintwork

I've got a Heljan Class 47, number D1100. It's not a good runner and at first glace the wheels look like they need good clean. However I am stumped as to how to get access to them - is there a way to get the plate off the bottom of the bogies, or is it a matter of rubbing each wheel as much as I can, then applying a little power to turn the wheels slightly? I'm hoping that I will not need to unplug all those electrical clips to the PCB (6), remember how they faced, and get in through the top.

Thanks John, that seems to have done the trick, just been running it through the station throat where it was jumping off the rails and it behaved itself.

Hi Chard, Yes, correct. It can move the full range but not freely.

Hi, I hope I'm posting this in the right section. I have a Lima Class 37 which has a stiff driving bogie, to the extent that it derails on curves. I have medium to large radius points, and my plain track has curves no sharper than 48", more like 60". Can anyone suggest a remedy? Alan