Level crossing renewal works .

Decided to redesign the level crossing and install some gates that I had in the spares box .

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Have you tried spaying the 14xx pickup (plunger?) springs with Electrical Contact Cleaner? Have heard that this unclogs them on this model and brings them back to life. Worth a try maybe? Good luck. Happy Modelling

[@Richardsrailway]

This is the Hornby model that has wipers on all six wheels , that and the cheap motor inside were all Hornby did with it . The problem is it’s a very uneven model chassis wise , the centre wheel axel slot must be slightly higher than the lead axel slot , I could with a mouse tail file slightly ream the difference but it’s highly unlikely this would solve it as the tires actually are the problem I think as the lead wheels are plain and therefore it’s not a a hundred percent true . The Dapol ones maybe a bit better ?

[@monsvillerailways5736]

@@Richardsrailway Ok I have the early Airfix model. Didn't realise that Hornby had tried to solve the problem. OO Bill suggests removing the tyres so the wheels have a better contact with the track.