Peter Schofield

Hi - not sure if the spring ever got fixed - hope so :-) I've recently taken on the supply of Hornby Springs for the HRCA - and am able to cover most Bassett Lowke as well as clockwork boats - so far I've fixed Hornby and Kellner. If anyone needs a spring for any of their tinplate treasures please get in touch. Ideally all I'll need is length/ thickness & width. My interest is in getting old toys back running. I've found that most clockwork mechanisms are really well engineered and that most springs are better for being used. My best runner remains my Uncle's Hornby No2 loco from 1929 - still with it's original spring. They will all run 40 metres/ 120 feet and a lot will run 60 metres/ 180 feet with a couple of bogie coaches or 5-6 goods wagons - plenty long enough for any layout to replicate real railway operation. Please just ensure the mechanism is fully unwound before it's put away after use.