Hornby J15 : Repair Request

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@stephendavies6949 2 ай бұрын

Hi again Bill. Thanks for sorting out my pretty little J15. The motor was definitely a dud, as it would have never pulled 12 wagons prior to the swap. Don't know if you noticed, but it also ran very hot at 3/4 to full power. A heart transplant was the right way to go, 100%. Lesson learned regarding returning locos of questionable quality without delay. I took delivery of a lightly used Std class 4MT from a very reputable source on Friday, but on first run, one of the valve gear pins fell out. So I've been in contact with the seller and it'll be going back on Monday.

@oobill 2 ай бұрын

I tested it and it wasn't drawing excessive current and it never got hot on prolonged tests. But I never tested it pulling a load. It'll be on its way back shortly.

@stephendavies6949 2 ай бұрын

@oobill Your comments regarding poorly balanced armatures are very interesting. I guess the only way to solve such a problem - apart from returning the model to the supplier in a timely manor - is to rewind them?

@patricksmodels 2 ай бұрын

That was a very interesting maintenance video. In other videos you've mentioned using guitar strings as pick-ups, I'm going to give it a try. All the best from Padua, Italy.

@russellbenton2987 2 ай бұрын

Very interesting Bill . I’ve got two J36s that do run a bit slow , but they are acceptable enough . I wish Hornby would get their spares situation sorted out . They seem to be only bothered in selling you new models and not interested in longevity .

@modelrailroader5619 2 ай бұрын

Nice wee model, and running beautifully. Good job!

@stephendavies6949 2 ай бұрын

@modelrailroader5619 Yes, I bought it as J15s used to chug up & down the erstwhile Waveney Valley line that used to run through the town in which I now live on the Suffolk/Norfolk border. Also, the North Norfolk Railway has one, and it looks great, especially in its original GER blue livery.

@monsvillerailways5736 2 ай бұрын

Good work Bill. Some motors are quiet and others are not. The layout is looking great Bill. Well done so far. Happy modelling 👍

@David_Mattox 2 ай бұрын

Excellent work fixing this loco. When I first heard it run, I thought it was a chainsaw lol. And Maude looks good with coaches. Until we get more NBR in OO, I’m opting to get the ROD J36 and repainting it into that lined black.

@tombeck6335 2 ай бұрын

Certainly quieter now, well done Bill 👍

@thestocktonflyer4059 2 ай бұрын

Another fine piece of work bill 👌 keep up the great work 👍

@Keyswiz71 2 ай бұрын

This is an interesting one as I have a Hornby J15 and it runs beautifully. It seems like they're not quite solving their QC issues!

@charlesemerson6763 2 ай бұрын

North West Short Line in The US make excellent gear/wheel pullers and a terrific press for pushing things back together.

@nickb.1095 2 ай бұрын

Charles here is very right. I bought one myself but I have yet to use it. Keep in mind though Bill that they are rather expensive from them. If I remember right everything total was $70 USD for me, and that was just for a Quarterer and the Gear Puller

@oobill 2 ай бұрын

An expensive option and at the moment their website doesn't have photographs of most of their tools.

@petersmith4455 2 ай бұрын

hi Bill. great video, yes i woud have returned it, its just not acceptable that hornby can turn out old bagnor locos all the time .the spares back up is ghastly.,modellers should be careful what makes they buy

@vikingsmb 2 ай бұрын

i stick to 1980s/1990s hornby margate stuff, or early bachmann split chassis as I know i can get spares

@AndrewKodachrome-qo9qs 2 ай бұрын

@vikingsmb beyond me, why anyone purchases made in China hornby.

@jeremynorman1330 2 ай бұрын

Lovely job Bill and lovely loco.

@stephendavies6949 2 ай бұрын

@jeremynorman1330 Locos such as this used to ply their trade on the Waveney Valley line, which used to run through the town in which I now live on the Suffolk/Norfolk border.

@jeremynorman1330 2 ай бұрын

@@stephendavies6949 Indeed. It was only two years ago that i moved from North Norfolk (adter 61 years) to NE Lincs.... No doubt all of the closed lines saw them...beautiful.

@stephendavies6949 2 ай бұрын

@jeremynorman1330 Yes, which is why I bought it. Shame I couldn't find one in its original GER livery.

@ModelRailwayShed 2 ай бұрын

Great work Bill 👍

@alantraish3368 2 ай бұрын

Hi Bill Just to let you know about this anomaly re Hornby Black 5 MTs which I know you have repaired. My never run one from ebay was slipping. Stripped down completely and found washers fitted were wrong size! Ordered correct replacements seems fine now. Excellent video/advice. Cheers

@JerseyBill-x9r 2 ай бұрын

Now days new means untested by the company or not enough quality control if at all. Great repair and video, Jersey Bill

@little_britain 2 ай бұрын

My J15 is one of my best runners.

@attuslebeard5133 2 ай бұрын

Another top job. Thanks for your advice re the J36 - My Maude is very sluggish.

@bigmac60 2 ай бұрын

Hi. Just wondering if warming up the flywheel would help with removing it?

@johnbishop6667 2 ай бұрын

Heat up the flywheel might help . Rather than drill bits I use the hard pins from very small cable clips ie for phone cables etc . Nice video Bill as always .

@oobill 2 ай бұрын

Flywheels sometimes have blobs of a plastic like substance for balancing as these do in this case so heating them up sufficiently to expand them would be a bit dangerous. If they didn't budge after hammering them it would be the next thing to try though. Very carefully...

@barrytillman2818 2 ай бұрын

Another great video👍 may be time to invest in some pin punches as drill bits are to brittle, I’ve got some small punches made from old firing pins from old rifles so if you know anyone who Shoots it may be worth asking them

@oobill 2 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing and they are on their way.

@jonswinfield9336 2 ай бұрын

Hi Bill I think I’ve watched every video you’ve made on your channel Some of them more than once I’ve noticed your guitar/guitars and heard you mention them occasionally I assume then that you play Could we hear you playing or the story behind your guitars?

@oobill 2 ай бұрын

It's me playing the end music. Also watch out for the 400th video coming after the next one.

@jonswinfield9336 2 ай бұрын

@ that’s fantastic It’s so professional I never realised 👍🏻

@OwenBudd1 2 ай бұрын

I had a similar problem with a replacement motor with flywheel I retrofitting to my D16. I ended up buying a second replacement motor and the second was far superior as far as noise. Seems some of these motors with flywheels are, as you say, unbalanced.

@billburnhope2176 2 ай бұрын

Why have not got a watchmakers lathe? You could make so many tools for this small work!!😅

@oobill 2 ай бұрын

Because they cost a fortune. But the thought of making bespoke tools is something i think about often.

@Class37Nelly 2 ай бұрын

Hey Bill. Just noticed that the Gnome on your shirt has 2 right feet!! Is he supposed to? Love love your content. 🚂

@oobill 2 ай бұрын

Better than two left feet..

@Class37Nelly 2 ай бұрын

@oobill well that's a good point sir! 😃

@Alan.at.coombecross 2 ай бұрын

Great job Bill, have you thought of investing in a proper plug puller from Hornby? Not expensive and do the job.

@oobill 2 ай бұрын

Yes. Actually I ordered one after working on the Flying Scotsman. I've never had trouble getting them out and in before though but thought I'd get one in case I have similar troubles in the future.