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Repair and Run - Diecast body, West country, - They just don't make them like this anymore.
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- Опубліковано 8 кві 2024
- Join me to see if we can get this old loco running again.
I recently have been given my Grandfathers locos, most are non runners which is great as it give me a challenge. This west country Just about moves, So hopefully just a clean.
Lets give it a go......
As always, these videos are not 'how to' guides, just me enjoying the hobby!
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Coming from Liverpool I am very proud of Mecanno/Hornby Dublo, the basis of the Wrenn models. After a stint of N Gauge, I havec rebought all the models I once had plus others I couldn't afford when I was a kid. These models, Dublo and Wrenn, were solid, reliable and, more to the point, easily repairable; both 2 and 3-Rail!!! Superb models and highly recommended.
My Dublo West Country is that smooth and powerful it will double head with my much later HORNBY Battle of Britain; matching speeds with DC power.
Using a Gaugemaster controller, there is virtually no difference in running and the loco crawls in and out of stations when required. The only real difference is the overscale valve gear. This can be filed thinner if required but I am so happy with the running of it, it doesn't bother me at all!
I think the older loco are superb, I too can look past the detail and I just love the way they thunder round the layout with so much traction. Anyway thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Nice work Matt.
What an improvement a good clean and service does. 👍
As you say, bullet proof Hornby Dublo motors.
Happy Modelling
Thanks Mon!
Really love these old Wrenn loco's. Lyme Regis is a particular favourite in its bright green. Like most of us they were far too expensive to buy back in the day as kids. They are build like tanks and great to work on. No fiddly little screws or plastic detail bits falling off. Always take care though not to lose the tiny ball bearings in the fixed and adjustable bearings. Theres one in each end. The adjustable bearing has a felt pad which needs a drop of oil as well. Great job getting this old girl running so smoothly.
I found out about the bearings the hard way on a previous restoration but still a very good point to remember! As you say lovely and built like a Tank, I can not get enough of the older locos. Thanks for watching and taking the time to message.
Great rescue on a nice loco, was expecting a ton of dust when you took the body off.
so was I but surprisingly clean!
Nice job again Matt - it must be so satisfying to bring these old 'uns back to life. I have zero expert knowledge in this area, but I was surprised when you said that this engine was from the 70's - looking at it I seriously thought it was going to be much older (late 50's, early 60's maybe).
I am pretty sure its the 70's, I think Wrenn bought the Hornby dublo tooling, so effectively a much older loco but released in the 70's, happy to be corrected though if I am wrong.
The Dublo version of mine pulled 22 BR mk1Hornby and Ex-Triang coaches on a large 00 layout! They are the best pullers!!!
I agree!
Great stuff. Apart from the tension lock couplings and the artistic licence Southern green livery it looks identical to the Dublo Barnstaple. I really must bite the bullet and invest in one of Ronald Dodd’s remagnetising machines…
Its a great bit of kit. credit to Ronald Dodd!
Great video. You do need make or buy a foam cradle.
good point! I will get one!
I wish modern locos were made of metal, there is such a greater presence on the track when they are.
The recent Hornby dublo range do not thunder round the same.