Hornby R2342 Class A3 "The White Knight" : Repair Request

[@ChobertonJunction]

Another success. Thanks again for the help the other video. T-cut now purchased and think I have everything to try my first service of a loco ever.

[@_RandomPea]

Careful Tony it's surprisingly addictive! 😂

[@marcdempsey5850]

Another great video Bill, so satisfying when get the model back to working order. More years of enjoyment for this model. Strange re the front bogie wheels “touching” the body work and chassis, wonder how many did this over the years. It’s so nice having the front steps on a loco but when they stop turming and de rail. Some come fitted and so should make the turns…. Ah why must you then try to carefully remove them… so it works… Yes the things you do to enjoy a model and to have fun. Thanks Bill for another great video with hidden tips in this one. All the very best Marc from Leighton Buzzard. PS looks like the final part of scenery is coming together…hill in the corner. When’s the next update 😎

[@JerseyBill-x9r]

Well, I have to give you approbation for your dogged determination to get to the nucleus of a problem. Great repair and video, Jersey Bill

[@RobA500]

That flickering firebox board looked like a home made hack to me, it’s probably where those cut wires went especially if they came from the centre .pins of the socket

[@grahamogden8749]

Brilliant video giving some great tips as usual.

[@H_chapman17]

Hi Bill great video, if I remember correctly, this model came with German smoke deflectors

[@peternorris6438]

Another good repair and some useful tips

[@ModelRailwayShed]

Another great success Bill 👍

[@mikeking2539]

Like RobA500 has already said the flickering firebox is home made. I don't think this loco was ever made with a flickering firebox, it dod not come in till later models, and those models have a diecast running plate! Another great repair, How you manage to sort the coupling rods out without busting them is amazing. I dern't go near the things!

[@Valleys56xx]

A beautiful loco - but those design issues are annoying - I've encountered so many of them over the years! As a trained industrial designer I get really exercised by the sloppy design of many company's models... Anyway, great job fixing the thing. Interesting video as always :)

[@modelmaker8597]

Great job, but I have my doubts over that front bogie. I have several of these Hornby A1/A3 models in my fleet, and I have never experienced the problem you describe. I have fitted front steps to all of them, as well as the cylinder draincocks that go into the two holes under the cylinders, and regularly run them around second radius curves without issue. I'm wondering whether someone has fitted a spare front bogie from another model, such as a Duchess/Princess Coronation - the wheels themselves look too big for an A1/A3. As you say, there's been some jiggery-pfaffery going on. You wouldn't see those problems with an A1/A3 front bogie.

[@thestocktonflyer4059]

Fine work 👌 bill . Great video keep up the great work 👍

[@MarkInLA]

Nice T shirt Bill...

[@l1a146]

Is anybody else finding they have started using the terms Jiggery Faff, manky brush and skoosh while they work on their models. I know I have. 🤣🤣

[@user-sv4pj5jl8n]

How does the mechanism of these A3's compare to the Railroad Range A type locomotives? I'm looking into adding an A to my fleet.

[@_RandomPea]

Nicely done Bill. That front bogie issue not caused by not having the spring by any chance? Great shot angles for the running session btw. must be loads of fun compared to the last 🎉

[@stevechapman-s1q]

another great job bill

[@petersmith4455]

hi Bill, great video, why don't the clowns at hornby test a loco before going in to production.never had problems with my Triang locos,

[@stephendavies6949]

A3s are just so elegant, and this was a masterclass on how to bring one back to life. Bill, do you think the front bogie problem was there from the day it was made, or could it have developed over time? This particular loco always makes me think of David Bowie when I see it.

[@oobill]

Most likely there from manufacture but made worse after time by the cylinders getting pushed in over the years with handling and also widening wheel spacing which I didn't mention in the video. Front bogie wheels are bad for drifting apart for some reason on some models.

[@JohnAllison-di3kg]

You may have solved a problem I've been having with front bogies, especially on hornby locos, i will have a look at all of them, & i will let you know

[@oobill]

Also check the wheel spacing on the front bogie. They have a tendency to drift outwards causing derailing over points.

[@dj_efk]

Sounds like one of the tender axles is running dry at the end ?

[@Jim-h1w]

Ach Bill ye mak it look aw sae easy 😇

[@peterfinch5077]

A complete rebuild, taking apart one of those isn't for the faint hearted. Well done on another success

[@markheasman7631]

Hi Bill Great video again

[@stephenbromley2302]

I have a similar a3 Sandwich that the front bogie constantly derails with the body on having watched this video hopefully it will fix mine

[@oobill]

Also check the wheel spacing on the front bogie. They have a tendency to drift outwards causing derailing but if it is only happening with the body on then it sounds like something is hitting the bogie. I had to shave a bit off the arches of a Bachmann body once as the front bogie was catching.

[@bigmac60]

Second. Good job bill. Nice looking locomotive

[@andybertolli4664]

first, good work bill