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Relpace the wheels. I replaced all of mine EXCEPT the ones on the power bogie with a pack of newer Hornby ones, the other two coaches run smoother and the pick up is much better on them than the old 'silvered' wheels, made a huge difference. I only did those as that's how many axles were in the pack, and it is a huge improvement. No doubt better drive bogie wheels would improve it more.

Fully agree about pick-ups and wheels. I quite like the motors (someone has to), but they benefit from a good clean along with the gears, then a careful oiling/ greasing on the gear spindles, plus a smidge on the motor spindle. I find then powerful, and in this regard better than the new Hornby bogie drives.

When I used one to convert to a Class 104 I replaced the m/bogie with one used in the ex Lima Cl 101 and 121 and fitted pick ups to the trailing bogie. The bogie adaption was straitforward as I cut out the original bogie side frames and stretchers in one piece and fitted around the new m/bogie. I also changed one power bogie wheelset so there was only one traction tyred wheel, sufficient for a 3 car dmu. I've also done the same with an unconverted Cl 110 and my Dapol Class 150 and 155. V...