Faller Railbus re-gauging and restoration.
I did think that but couldn't find their wheels on the websiteMDLR:98687 wrote:Why, Houstoun Gate Locomotive Works, of course - they've taken on the Busted Bricks range!SpudUk:98684 wrote:Sorry to regurgitate this article (blame Andrew), but in the absence of Busted Bricks, what would you good chaps recommend for metal wheels?
Chris Auckland
Mine was already battery powered - they made both. I did have a Faller track powered diesel loco though - as far as I recall I just disconnected the wires to the track pick-ups and connected them to a bunch of batteries instead, via a DPDT switch mounted in the top. That was about 10 years ago and I've kind of lost touch with even basic electronics since then, but I think it was easy enough. I ran it off 9V rather than 12...
The good thing about your version is that it's got nice metal treads - the battery ones have red plastic wheels which shed paint a little too readily on contact with rails...
Cheers,
Andrew.
The good thing about your version is that it's got nice metal treads - the battery ones have red plastic wheels which shed paint a little too readily on contact with rails...
Cheers,
Andrew.
Hi Guys,SpudUk:98689 wrote:I did think that but couldn't find their wheels on the websiteMDLR:98687 wrote: Why, Houstoun Gate Locomotive Works, of course - they've taken on the Busted Bricks range!
Wheel sets are available from HGLW http://www.hglw.co.uk
They are not on the website at the moment. But I just have a new stock in.
Usually they come made up, two wheels to an axle. But I can also supply not assembled if you prefer.
PM or email if you are interested. HGLW@EagleAssist.com
(You may even catch me on Facebook at some odd hour too, eh Jay)
Regards,
David H.
See www.hglw.co.uk
Re: Faller Railbus re-gauging and restoration.
Well - I wasn't really looking for one - but look whats cropped up at the CHLR
A quick find on flea bay
Video to follow of it on test on the line - the railcar is now in the works being dismantled - I won't post a piece by piece restoration as its been covered here in great detail but I'll try and post odd pictures of interesting moments
A quick find on flea bay
Video to follow of it on test on the line - the railcar is now in the works being dismantled - I won't post a piece by piece restoration as its been covered here in great detail but I'll try and post odd pictures of interesting moments
Where did I put that uncoupler?
Re: Faller Railbus re-gauging and restoration.
I've got a three car set. They are mounted on ex-Lima diesel loco bogies, with one car powered. All three carry 3 x AA batteries to get the required voltage, with jumper cables between each car. Radio control came from a £12 r/c car bought in Lidl.
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Re: Faller Railbus re-gauging and restoration.
Wow great examples and inspiration - was thinking CHLR green and cream - at the mo, will go for a repaint and then get back into service - then over time move to new bogies and RC
I was pleased how easy it comes apart - its solidly built but a great opportunity to personalise - taking the front windows out is the most heart stopping mo - but we managed it
Heres the video I promised of the test run pre works
[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2t1EOB5jgo[/video]
I was pleased how easy it comes apart - its solidly built but a great opportunity to personalise - taking the front windows out is the most heart stopping mo - but we managed it
Heres the video I promised of the test run pre works
[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2t1EOB5jgo[/video]
Where did I put that uncoupler?
Re: Faller Railbus re-gauging and restoration.
Ok - CHLR works has output their latest restoration - the Faller Playtrain Railcar - name tbc
Management decided on a fairly plain and simple 'brand' green ( inline with other battery locos operating on the line) with gold whiskers.
Internally seating has gone to the same colour - with cream being used on the lower half of the interior to add a little light
The driving consoles have been painted and the unit is now driven by Bill and Ben, the Railcar men - both of who had to have their lower legs removed to fit in
Destinations boards have been added - the original lights have been re-installed but are probably the first thing I will look to upgrade.
Currently using the original control method (now painted black) but will probably goto RC when I can save up for a receiver to go in her (unless i try the cheapo LED light control method I've seen elsewhere
The only casualty of the restoration (apart from the Drivers legs ) was one of the windows - because I'd added a couple of layers of cream paint, the allowance to get the windows back in was reduced - I managed all but one ...sadly that snapped under my fingers accompanied by great amounts of swear*!*!*!ing - so a piece of clear perspex was acquired an fitted in its place
Overall pleased with it - a nice little project for in-experienced modellers like me! £16 plus paint & a couple of hours in total - spread over a few evenings
We will test her over the coming days with the aim of introducing onto morning and late evening timetabled services
Management decided on a fairly plain and simple 'brand' green ( inline with other battery locos operating on the line) with gold whiskers.
Internally seating has gone to the same colour - with cream being used on the lower half of the interior to add a little light
The driving consoles have been painted and the unit is now driven by Bill and Ben, the Railcar men - both of who had to have their lower legs removed to fit in
Destinations boards have been added - the original lights have been re-installed but are probably the first thing I will look to upgrade.
Currently using the original control method (now painted black) but will probably goto RC when I can save up for a receiver to go in her (unless i try the cheapo LED light control method I've seen elsewhere
The only casualty of the restoration (apart from the Drivers legs ) was one of the windows - because I'd added a couple of layers of cream paint, the allowance to get the windows back in was reduced - I managed all but one ...sadly that snapped under my fingers accompanied by great amounts of swear*!*!*!ing - so a piece of clear perspex was acquired an fitted in its place
Overall pleased with it - a nice little project for in-experienced modellers like me! £16 plus paint & a couple of hours in total - spread over a few evenings
We will test her over the coming days with the aim of introducing onto morning and late evening timetabled services
Where did I put that uncoupler?
Re: Faller Railbus re-gauging and restoration.
that's very nice good colour too
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