Faller Railbus re-gauging and restoration.

[McRuss]

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

[jay1976]

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..

[SpudUk]

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

[jay1976]

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

[dhippey]

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.

[markoteal]

Well - I wasn't really looking for one - but look whats cropped up at the CHLR

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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

[TonyW]

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.

[markoteal]

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]

[markoteal]

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

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[jim@NAL]

that's very nice good colour too