Hornby 4-6-2 Pacific Class 23 Transcontinental T.R.2335 under
repair after being partly dismantled
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This Tri-ang Hornby 4-6-2
Pacific Class 23 T.R.2335 model was unfortunate enough to be partly
dismantled in a previous life. All the connecting rods and valve gear
had been removed. Then the loco had been stored for many, many years.
This loco was incomplete and didn't work when we received it.
This is what we found and
how we got this wonderful Transcontinental locomotive running smoothly again.
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This great Hornby Tri-ang
Transcontinental model of the 4-6-2 Pacific Class 23 is incomplete and
does not run on the track. The con-rods and valve gear are missing.
The good news is that the motor does run.
Some hope at this stage.
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Below
are a series of pictures showing how with much methodical work this
Hornby 4-6-2 Pacific Class 23 model locomotive has been brought back
to life.
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We removed the body of the
locomotive to reveal a very dirty and worn set of mechanical and electrical
parts. The bulb was good and the motor ran when power was applied directly.
We sourced replacement parts
for everything that was missing.
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The replacement con rods
and valve gear were fitted and smooth running of the mechanics was confirmed.
The electrical connections were cleaned and conductivity confirmed.
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The motor was cleaned and
the motor magnet was magnetised in situ in the motor. Once serviced
the motor was refitted to the repaired chassis. The front coupling
was also replaced as the hook was broken.
All the electrical contacts
were cleaned and the complete chassis thoroughly tested.
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This is the loco complete
with the cleaned body fitted. All the electrical parts contacts have
been cleaned and all the mechanical parts cleaned and lubricated appropriately.
A new coupling at the front has been fitted and all the replacement
con-rods and valve gear fitted.
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