Trash to Track. Episode 33. Hornby Britannia Loco drive.

Hello and welcome to episode 33 of Trash to Track.
In this episode we take a look at a bashed Britannia loco who’s valve gear was bent and mangled up, therefore making it unable to run. The tender also has a few problems!
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[@johnbill9201]

Always amazes me how you got these locomotives back to the track, Dan great videos Ktf J

[@stephenbromley2302]

Cheers Dan the loco is running good and if it hadn’t been for your repairs it would probably still be stored in its box.

[@stephenbromley2302]

No it didn’t come from eBay another auction site they had a tv show last year ,needless to say I won’t be using them again.Anyway lesson learned at least now it’s up and running.

[@guyclark2975]

Maybe not but I have had some horrendous experiences buying Locomotives from eBay. Listings with phrases such as 'Good Runner' I have become specifically cautious of. It is a great shame that some sellers outright lie about the products the have listed as it throws shade on other honest eBay-er of which are plenty.

[@gs425]

This is your best fix video yet Dan. Cheers

[@ciaranburke3243]

I admire your patience and skill turned out lovely 👍

[@dansmodelrailways7886]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@stevem879]

Great video. Wish I had seen this before selling mine. I had the same model with basically same issues. It is a great looking models, but It never ran well. The side rods came off while running in and were mangled. One of the hex nut worked itself loose and fell out. I had a Hornby Lord Nelson do the same, but I managed to prevent any further damage and repaired it. I have learnt to sit and watch my locos when running in. It is tempting to walk away and leave them. I also always check hex nuts are tight (not over tight as you say) when I get a new model. Again thanks for the great videos, they are giving me more confidence to try it myself.

[@keithedmunds7536]

that was a lot of fiddly work but as usuall exellent skills got it running nice i got a few 060,s alot easier and no complicated valve gear thanks for sharing

[@gerardburton3741]

A great repair. did you find the missing set of steps from the front footplate or are they long gone. Well done.

[@dansmodelrailways7886]

it was long gone unfortunately

[@dj_efk]

First thought when you intro the loco - your man should have sent it back straight away as defective / not as described. EBay would have sided with him if came to it.
EDIT: I’m assuming you meant eBay by “auction” - if you meant a traditional auction then fair enough there’s not much you can do other than inspect carefully before bidding - not always possible I grant you.