Intercity125

A review of not one, not two, but three Hornby W4 Class Peckett 0-4-0ST. Featuring R3427 - ‘Dodo’ in Peckett Leaf Green, R3428 - No.11 in Manchester Ship Canal Dark Green and R3429 - in Huntley & Palmers Lined Blue Livery.

Just can't get enough of these amazing little models!

Hope you enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi8Ne_PSbTA 

Thank you for your wonderful reviews of the Hornby Pecketts.  Well presented, informative, and I have to agree that they should be a contender for Model of the Year.

Regards,

Paul

aka Intercity125

Really enjoying this layout topic Graham.  Just of interest, what metal folding trestles do you use to support Canute Road?

Regards,

Paul

aka Intercity125

What's brown and smells of pine

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A sh1t in a Radox bath

I tried this once, but forgot to sober up before construction started.

 

Still, I think it went well....

 

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Fantastic.  It reminds me of some kind of "spot the difference" competition.

Love the fact that despite consuming 3 miniature bottles, you've managed to perfectly balance all the main structures on top of each other.  Poor old Thomas must have taken a sip or two.........

No traction tyres on the Hornby and be prepared for glitches over baseboard joins.Like any thoroughbred,it can be temperamental if trackwork presents the odd problem.Repays with qualities which make it stand out from the crowd. A wonderful new kid on the block

Thanks Ian for confirming that the Hornby model doesn't have traction tyres.  I might well be tempted............   

See the previous replies, they are both exactly as bad as each other on bad track, both have cures about the same, ease the rear bearing, and remove a washer on the bogie for Hornby, and adjust the bogie for Oxford. Apart from the Oxford boiler bottom, and the awful Chimney on the Hornby, they are near identical, same level of detailing, same decoration.

 

Stephen.

Thanks Stephen for responding to my posting and for your views on both models.

Regards,

Paul

Is the Hornby model fitted with traction tyres and is it able to cope with slight undulations in the track work?

I'm aware that the Oxford version had problems with its front/rear pony trucks not being able to move sufficiently resulting in the loco's main driving wheels losing contact with the track.

Many thanks,

Paul

Hopefully a happy ending to this..........

Thanks Bluebell.  It sounds like deliveries might have commenced and its probably a question of a few days before they have despatched them all.

I believe that Calbourne arrived on the 10th November but I haven't received my model in the post nor have I had any communication from Kernow.  Has anyone received their model of Calbourne and what would be a reasonable amount of time for Kernow to despatch the models?

I have Calbourne on pre-order and can't wait for it to arrive.  I haven't been this excited since Everton beat Chelsea a few weeks back LOL. 

Please forgive me if this has already been answered before, but what is the closest Halfords spray paint match to Lima DMU class 117 green?

Thanks,

Paul aka Intercity125

Like Big Herb says, the newer 0-4-0 models run smoother and at more realistic speeds.  You could purchase a new one for around £27 and perform a simple body swop in minutes and hey presto - Smokey Joe will run smoothly.............

Does anyone know the release date for this model.  I've pre-ordered Calbourne but haven't heard any recent announcements or updates.

Thanks,

Paul

Thanks Alan.  I shall phone Howes tomorrow and see if they can supply the spare parts.

I agree, it is a lovely model and I would like to see it back in operation again.

Regards,

Paul

Hi there,

I have a different problem with my own W & M railbus and I hope you forgive me for posting it on here.

My model started making a loud clicking noise from one of the axles.  I removed the keeper plate and the gear on the wheeled axle appears to be loose.  When I checked the Howes website for spares, I can't find anything listed as a replacement wheel set or gear/axle.

Does anyone know if it can be repaired or if spares can be sourced elsewhere?

Many thanks,

Paul 

Thanks for the update.

Paul

I know black early crest and GWR models are on sale now, but does anyone know when the lined late crest green livery model is due in the shops?

Thanks,

Paul

Even 2016 is a bit ambitious

Thanks Jeff for the link.

I've sent them an email as I wasn't sure which one is the latest slower running chassis/motor. I'll let you know how I get on.

Regards,

Paul

Hi Jeff,

Thanks for the reply. I suspect it will be the gearing too that's responsible for the transformation in running quality. When I ran the Railroad Bagnall Shunter on my layout, I couldn't believe how smooth it ran compared to an older GWR 101 that my daughter has.

I might purchase the Caledonian Pug example as I think it's not a bad model for its age. In the past, the only thing that prevented me buying one was its inability to run slowly or at a modest speed. Small changes = big benefit.

Do you or anyone else know if the chassis and motor can be bought as a complete unit (i.e. minus body) as I could upgrade a super-detailed Nellie bodied 0-4-0 that I have?

Regards,

Paul

I recently purchased a Hornby Railroad Bagnall Shunter for less than £30 from my local model shop. When I tested it on the track it seemed to be capable of slow speed running on a conventional 12 Volt DC controller. It's maximum scale speed seemed to be about 80 miles per hour as opposed to the 300 mph plus that the generic 0-4-0 chassis could achieve.

My questions are:

1. What modifications have Hornby made to the running qualities of the 0-4-0 Bagnall?

2. When did the changes come into effect?

3. Have other 0-4-0 models received similar modifications to their running qualities?

4. Why has there been no mention in the model press or by Hornby about this?

I'm thinking of using a second Bagnall model for the replacement chassis on a super-detailed "Nellie" tank. I'd be grateful to anyone who is in the know and who can shed some light on some or all of the points above.

Many thanks,

Paul

aka Intercity125

I can't believe that Hornby bring out a shunting locomotive with the same chassis/motor as used in the toy trains like the Caledonian pug, GWR 101, etc.

Sadly I have no choice but to use Mallard to shunt the good yard and leave the Bagnall to haul the express to Edinburgh...........

Indeed always advisable... That's when you get traction motor faults.

 

I also did a Tri-mek a while ago, I remember I filled up the inside of the body with chunks of lead around the motor. Until the loco was eventually replaced with a Helmek which runs and looks much better.

 

I think the Lima and Airfix Class 31 still hold up to standards visually.

I agree. I think the Lima Class 31 body moulding stands up to today's models.

Nope but you can buy the entire rear trailing bogie and swap it over with the Lima one, it also has the advantage of an all wheel pick up.

 

Unfortunately the price of things is the only downside but it does save some time and effort (and it is a hobby after all - they're expensive!), it involves the least amount of modification/work.

 

However if you have time and patents it is possible to fit the Hornby motor bogie to the Lima chassis frame, but you'll need to cut out the material where the Lima pancake was and build a motor mount from plastic. The Hornby motor bogie then 'plugs' in the hole drilled in the top of the new motor mount. Wiring would also need taking care of but this is straight forward.

 

After that you've saved around £15 or so (not to sure what the price is on the chassis frame and unnecessary boards are now)

 

I've inserted one of my sketches to explain:

 

Cheers, Reece

Thanks Reece for taking the time and trouble to upload a sketch. I'm quite happy with the Lima motor because it runs smoothly and slowly as long as the trailing bogie wheels are clean. Unfortunately the dirt build up happens within 15 minutes of running. I'm intending to retain the Lima chassis, but wanted to replace either the wheels or the complete bogie. Will the Hornby trailing bogie fit the hole that exists on the Lima chassis?