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Posted - March 06 2014 : 10:36:09 AM
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My Flying Scotsman's coupling broke off and I need a new coupling. Do you know anyone in the Seattle area where you can get these? I live in Monroe to give you more info on how you could help me on finding parts for Hornby trains in the US. Here's the part I need though. http://www.newmodellersshop.co.uk/hornby_spares_couplings.htm Look for the coupling on that page that says Product Code: X9289. That's the part I need. Do you know anyone in the Seattle area that has these? Any help would be appreciated.
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 10:39:40 AM
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will see what i have,but not positive i have one ken
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 11:20:26 AM
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hey Ken I needs buffers & couplers for my Airfix 4f Fowler 0-6-0
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 3:53:39 PM
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I'm thinking about just bringing my train to a hobby shop in my area to see if they can help. I'm worried they might not have the part and I'll have to order it from Great Britain.It's such a good engine but the coupling is quite flimsy. I can't say I love it or hate it, I can't even say I like it right now. The coupling is giving me second thoughts about getting this thing.I hope I can get it fixed. I really need help on finding a place in my area that sells British 00 gauge couplings.
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 4:14:20 PM
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kovacs - silly question I suppose but did you try Googling "Hornby Spares - NEM Coupling - Pack of 1 Product Code: X9289" There are a bunch of them on ebay.
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 4:21:12 PM
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hi kovacste000,can you post a photo of under side of tender,ken
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 5:10:25 PM
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quote:kovacs - silly question I suppose but did you try Googling "Hornby Spares - NEM Coupling - Pack of 1 Product Code: X9289" There are a bunch of them on ebay.
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I have never trusted ebay. I know a lot of people who ordered stuff from them and it turned out to be a scam.
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 5:10:59 PM
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quote:hi kovacste000,can you post a photo of under side of tender,ken
Originally posted by catfordken - March 06 2014 : 4:21:12 PM
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I will once I get home.
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 5:42:38 PM
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quote: quote:kovacs - silly question I suppose but did you try Googling "Hornby Spares - NEM Coupling - Pack of 1 Product Code: X9289" There are a bunch of them on ebay.
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I have never trusted ebay. I know a lot of people who ordered stuff from them and it turned out to be a scam.
Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â March 06 2014Â :Â 5:10:25 PM
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Well if you use PayPal you can get your money back worst case scenario. personally I have used it for years with no scams, not saying they aren't out there but I would be hard pressed to continue this hobby without it. Just something to consider.
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 5:43:26 PM
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Since the coupler in question does not much resemble anything in full size, would there be a down side to converting to some more available type of coupler?
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 5:54:17 PM
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quote:Since the coupler in question does not much resemble anything in full size, would there be a down side to converting to some more available type of coupler?
Originally posted by scsshaggy - March 06 2014 : 5:43:26 PM
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I'll get a picture of the underside of the tender where the coupling is as soon as I get home so you'll understand why I'm looking for that specific coupling.
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 5:55:06 PM
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if the cars had the same type ie nem couplers he could convert to kadee,but the cars are the older type,and would be very hard to convert ken
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 6:42:41 PM
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Here's the underside of the tender.
Even if I could change them to knuckle couplers, I have coaches that I pull it with that have the same type of coupling but are connected to the axle.
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Posted - March 06 2014 : 10:46:55 PM
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quote:if the cars had the same type ie nem couplers he could convert to kadee,but the cars are the older type,and would be very hard to convert ken
Originally posted by catfordken - March 06 2014 : 5:55:06 PM
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The cars are the very old couplings that are connected to the axle so even if I could change the Flying Scotsman's couplings, the coaches would then be useless.
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Posted - March 07 2014 : 09:07:16 AM
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quote:The coupling is giving me second thoughts about getting this thing. Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â March 06 2014Â :Â 3:53:39 PM
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That buzzard flying over it right now would be me..... Thought I might have one for you but it won't work. It is from a freight car truck from a pair I had that fit an 0-6-0 perfectly...your's has a different mounting system.
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Posted - March 07 2014 : 09:36:44 AM
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quote: quote:The coupling is giving me second thoughts about getting this thing. Originally posted by kovacste000Â -Â March 06 2014Â :Â 3:53:39 PM
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That buzzard flying over it right now would be me..... Thought I might have one for you but it won't work. It is from a freight car truck from a pair I had that fit an 0-6-0 perfectly...your's has a different mounting system.
Originally posted by shaygetz - March 07 2014 : 09:07:16 AM
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Are you talking about knuckle couplers or British style couplings?
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Posted - March 07 2014 : 09:40:38 AM
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quote:kovacs - silly question I suppose but did you try Googling "Hornby Spares - NEM Coupling - Pack of 1 Product Code: X9289" There are a bunch of them on ebay.
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â March 06 2014Â :Â 4:14:20 PM
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I've tried. There's only stuff from Great Britain. None from the US and it costs a ton of money just to ship it.
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Posted - March 07 2014 : 10:22:22 AM
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What about that? it´s called "NEM Schacht" in German. in this you can insert any coupler you like, Europian style and Kadees too! Shoulbe available in the States -I hope! Erich
https://www.google.de/search?q=nem+schacht+usa&client=opera&hs=afd&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=HuUZU53mNeWQ7AbW2YEY&ved=0CFIQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=623#q=nem%20schacht&tbm=isch
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Posted - March 07 2014 : 10:36:35 AM
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hi erich,he needs ones below otherwise he will not be able to connect to the cars he has ken /tyco/forum/uploaded/catfordken/20140307103623_x9289-001.jpg you could try hornby america http://hornbyamerica.com/
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Posted - March 07 2014 : 10:40:04 AM
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Yes I know Ken! But my sugestion is a substitute! It can be glued to the tender frame instead of the original coupler bay! - Erich
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Posted - March 07 2014 : 11:16:06 AM
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quote:Yes I know Ken! But my sugestion is a substitute! It can be glued to the tender frame instead of the original coupler bay! - Erich
Originally posted by Erich - March 07 2014 : 10:40:04 AM
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The tender has a slot where the coupling goes where you can insert DCC so if I glue it down, I won't be able to get to it.
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Posted - March 07 2014 : 11:22:22 AM
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In this case you need the original! - Erich
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Posted - March 07 2014 : 11:27:24 AM
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quote:hi erich,he needs ones below otherwise he will not be able to connect to the cars he has ken /tyco/forum/uploaded/catfordken/20140307103623_x9289-001.jpg you could try hornby america http://hornbyamerica.com/
Originally posted by catfordken - March 07 2014 : 10:36:35 AM
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I found one in Snohomish which is near my home and they do sell model trains and they are on Hornby America's website so that probably means they have the part. There's also a few others on there in my area where I think they may have the part. I hope with all my heart that they do.
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Posted - March 07 2014 : 12:12:36 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kupplung-Coupler-Adapter-NEM-362-Pocket-Ribu-502-Rietze-85502-In-Stock-/111282137839?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item19e8eeaaef If you can make a bypass by wiring you can use this. it´s available in the States - Erich
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Posted - March 07 2014 : 4:40:29 PM
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quote: How would you be able to connect this to an engine like mine? I'd have to do a lot of modifications in order to do that. At least I think.
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Posted - March 07 2014 : 6:13:45 PM
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if you do Not like modificate it Get The original Part anyway! - Erich
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Posted - March 07 2014 : 6:27:51 PM
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quote:if you do Not like modificate it Get The original Part anyway! - Erich
Originally posted by Erich - March 07 2014 : 6:13:45 PM
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That's what I was gonna do anyway!Thanks for the recommendation of doing the modification though.
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Posted - March 08 2014 : 04:36:22 AM
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/tyco/forum/uploaded/Erich/20140308044902_coupler.JPG http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-Spare-Parts-X9289-10-x-NEM-Straight-Shaft-Couplings-with-Pockets-New-Pack-/360680429788?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item53fa3a98dc Pack of 10! - Erich
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Posted - March 08 2014 : 10:33:10 AM
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quote: I have a hobby shop who sells Hornby America stuff and he says he'll call me back on Monday about the part. If he can't get it or it's really expensive, I got with the link you gave me. Thanks for the link! I'll use it if the shop can't get the part or it's more expensive than that one.
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Posted - March 08 2014 : 4:53:11 PM
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There is a link to a review of my exact model of the Flying Scotsman. Here's the link in case anyone cares to see it. http://www.britishrailwaystories.com/2013/03/flying-scotsman-railroad-model-2012.html I just thought it was an interesting article on my engine so I wanted to show you guys the article so here it is!
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Posted - March 08 2014 : 6:04:42 PM
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Here's the link to the US version of eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hornby-Spare-Parts-X9289-10-x-NEM-Straight-Shaft-Couplings-with-Pockets-New-Pack-/360680429788
It will be $22.56 with shipping at the current exchange rate.
Interesting that Hornby is using an inexpensive Mabuchi can motor. They are what made the Mehano steamers so smooth.
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Posted - March 08 2014 : 9:43:14 PM
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quote: I was planning on getting this coupling from this exact page. If the hobby shop says they don't have or can't get the part, I'll just get the one from this site. That's probably what I'm going to have to do because the hobby shop does Hornby America. Not British Hornby. Either way, I'm good to go with getting couplings. Thanks for the help guys! Couldn't have done it without you!I'll post here again or post another thread if I have any more problems with the couplings or whatever.
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Posted - March 21 2014 : 10:58:39 PM
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The parts for my Flying Scotsman (I also got a DCC decoder while I was at it) are going to come sometime next week.
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Posted - March 22 2014 : 09:47:37 AM
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Looking forward to your progress reports Stephen
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Posted - March 22 2014 : 10:31:39 AM
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quote:Looking forward to your progress reports Stephen
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â March 22 2014Â :Â 09:47:37 AM
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Thank you JNXT 7707.I think I'll start calling you either Jerry or JNXT instead of your full username from now on cause it sounds odd when someone like me says "thank you" and then types in your full username. Just thought I'd let you know.
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Posted - March 31 2014 : 6:40:00 PM
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The couplings finally arrived! Along with the DCC decoder. I will add more about how well the couplings perform and updates on the DCC decoder.
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Posted - April 12 2014 : 9:32:03 PM
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The DCC decoder works like a charm and the coupling is actually a lot more durable than the couplings that came with the loco originally. Seriously, Hornby? Why didn't you have those couplings with the Flying Scotsman in the first place? Anyway, at least it means I won't have to worry about it breaking again for a very long time and if/when it does, I'll have 9 other couplers just like it to replace the broken one.
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Posted - April 12 2014 : 11:28:58 PM
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Sounds like they redesigned the coupler for just that reason.
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Posted - April 13 2014 : 12:15:43 AM
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quote:Sounds like they redesigned the coupler for just that reason.
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I'm kinda thinking that too. It's pretty much identical except that the little thin plastic piece on the coupler is a bit thicker and the piece that's supposed to go into the coupling slot is thicker therefore keeping it in better.
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Posted - April 23 2014 : 09:53:41 AM
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Since I'm in a model train group, I ran my Hornby Flying Scotsman on our layout and attached those LNER Gresley Teak coaches to it and I cannot begin to tell you how many people came to our table at the local train show for that.
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Posted - October 27 2014 : 12:41:00 PM
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Hi everybody ! I clicked on the link and went to that sight for the Flying Scott. Is This Gordon ?
If you open up the smoke box door will his face be there?
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Posted - October 27 2014 : 3:30:05 PM
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quote:Hi everybody ! I clicked on the link and went to that sight for the Flying Scott. Is This Gordon ?
If you open up the smoke box door will his face be there?
Originally posted by toptrain - October 27 2014 : 12:41:00 PM
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No. That is apparently the livery that the Flying Scotsman itself was in for a short period of time in the early 1950's according to the creator of that blog.
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