The 1970's Hornby R.252 J.83 L.N.E.R. 0-6-0 Tank Loco, I Take A Look At The '76, '77 and '78 Models
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- Опубліковано 11 лип 2023
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This week I take a snapshot look at three 1970's Hornby R.252 J83 Tank Locos, it's interesting to see how Hornby developed this model through the mid to late 1970's. Later I run a pair on the main railway, thanks for looking
I have the 1978 model, bought second hand a few years ago, slight oiling, and ran beautifully, and is one of my best runners, and favourite locomotives that I own.
I'm glad you enjoy your tank loco too, they are great little items. Thanks for watching, all the best to you
That was an interesting showing of the differences between these excellent locos. They are very attractive and the running was good to watch too, especially with the teak coaches. In a flash of madness, I went and bought one after watching this. It's a much later version and it was 'untested' so I may be in for a rude awakening! Still, it looks nice. 😊
I bet the one you bought will be fine, I'm sure if it needs a little work you will soon have it up and running. They are lovely little locos. Best regards to you
Excellent comparison video thay are definitely great little engines, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching Martin, I hope you continue to enjoy seeing the engines. Best regards to you
I have one,probably from 1977. Unfortunately I repainted it into BR Plain black back in the day, probably because the LNER transfers started deteriorating. I have the impression that the gloss versions were varnished over the plastic moulding after the transfers had been applied. In 1977 they probably decided to skip the varnishing to save some money. Unfortunately the transfers on the matt plastic were a lot more fragile. 1977 was also the year of « Anarchy for the UK » , the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, and the year I passed my cycling proficiency test (7/7/77) 😂. Sometimes I feel old 😂
Nice to see the three consecutive year comparison of the loco, I noticed they also added small flanges on the centre wheels of the 78 version. Now looking forward to the motor diagnosis video, I wonder it that winding has gone bad or if it was just bad solder.
I'm looking forward to investigating this motor too, thanks for looking, all the best to you
Lovely models.
They do look so good on your Super 4 layout.
I had thought that the X.04 had the felt pads and the X.03 didn't.
I didnt think the worm type had anything to do with the motor type, but I could be mistaken.
The felt pad on the bearing is a much better design in my
mind.
Was getting rid of it a cost cutting measure by the "later" Hornby company do you think?
I had a laugh when you said later models. For us Tri-ang collectors the mid to late 1970's are indeed quite new models. 😅
Great to see them running so well.
Stay safe.
Mon
Hello Mon, it is curious that the later motors had no felt pads. I wonder if they ran out of pads at the factory or just couldn't be bothered, all the best to you
This model was heavily criticised in the modelling press when it first came out. Compared unfavourably with the Mainline J72, with its fine finish and separate wire handrails. However time has seen the Hornby j83 (with Triang jinty dna) win the longevity race, with its solid chassis compared to the mainline split chassis.
Sometimes durability is better than cosmetics, Mainline could make a good wagon, coach and cosmetic of locomotives but their drive systems were utter rubbish and not very future proof
It's interesting, there is no doubt that the Mainline bodies are excellent, same as Airfix really. They are both let down by poor mechanicals though. thanks for looking. Best regards to you
I think the older ones are better then the 0-4-0s currently included in the hornby sets. I was able to pick up a decent runner for not much recently.
Thanks for watching, these still are good locos, even after all these years, especially the versions with the courser plastic worm and drive gear ( X0-3 ). Take care, all the best to you
Hello Mr S. The George VI motor; will you measure the resistances on the armature before cleaning to see if cleaning changes that? Also, the 1977 to 1978 J83 instructions seem to drop the magnadhesion section or did I misread that? Only showing I'm paying attention! Great video as always. Regards, Tom.
Hello Tom, I shall definitely be looking at the resistances, hopefully in the next upload. All the best to you
A delve into a motor🤓 Our cat without thumbs can solder better than that😼 A take apart X3😵💫 Motors on the freight off for a rewind😁👏👏👍👍
Those motors have been traveling around the layout for a while, I bet someone is waiting for them. Take care, all the best to you
@@MrSnooze ASMR Rewind Vids😉
I have one,probably from 1977. Unfortunately I repainted it into BR Plain black back in the day, probably because the LNER transfers started deteriorating. I have the impression that the gloss versions were varnished over the plastic moulding after the transfers had been applied. In 1977 they probably decided to skip the varnishing to save some money. Unfortunately the transfers on the matt plastic were a lot more fragile. 1977 was also the year of « Anarchy for the UK » , the Queen’s Silver Jubilee, and the year I passed my cycling proficiency test (7/7/77) 😂
Yes I remember most of those events too, unfortunately I never was able to sort a cycle test, mainly due to punctures. Best regards to you