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I don't know if the railcar was offered by Faller as a battery operated one. But the Steam and Diesel loco where both offered as 12 V track powered and battery operated. The track powered ones are sold under the E-Train label while the battery powered ones are sold under the PlayTrain label.

Markus

yes the railcar is offered as battery powered the batterys sit underneath the railcar..4 C size batterys..I fitted radio control to mine to make it easier to control on other lines..

I've got two, one has metal wheels, one doesn't. Haven't had an opportunity to take it apart yet but will do. How much running time do you get from 4 C batteries?

Chris

dunno I got mine running on 4AA batterys with he rc and get 4 hours mixed running with it..

SpudUk:98689 wrote:

MDLR:98687 wrote: Why, Houstoun Gate Locomotive Works, of course - they've taken on the Busted Bricks range!

I did think that but couldn't find their wheels on the website

Hi Guys,

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.

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

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.

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]

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

that's very nice good colour too