Trash To Track Episode 12. Hornby class 71 DC electric loco.

Hello and welcome to another Trash to Track.
In this episode we look at a particularly troublesome Hornby class 71.
The fact that there are no spares available for these loco’s i find baffling!
Thanks for looking
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[@darrenhillman8396]

Nice one! What a find that new pantograph was!
Ingenious fix with the buffers too!
Your wizardry knows no bounds, Dan!
Best wishes from Wirral!

[@envoycdx]

Quite liked that one, nice to see the mistakes too cos we all get to learn from it.

[@ringmastermodels]

I’m surprised that this thing ran when tested; one of the reasons this model is so unpopular (and STILL struggling to sell at bargain prices from retailers) as well as being an odd prototype was a seriously overcomplicated design that was so easily broken. The lack of spares was a seriously sour bonus.
I knew of someone on here who ended up having to remove all the electronics inside and replace the motor and shafts with that from a Railroad issue Class 20; all the standard equipment had gone belly up. Can’t remember who for the life of me as it was years ago!
I must be honest I’ve always wanted one of these but the fragile nature has put me off. Maybe if they get even cheaper..
You did a marvellous job of repairing the pantograph and you should applaud yourself for the attempt as many simply wouldn’t have the courage!

[@OscarOSullivan]

Are they still being sold?

[@keithedmunds7536]

that was fiddly but great runner now, very interesting l like the trash to track videos great to watch and see the end result

[@MichelleW870]

cant wait

[@robertdownie4096]

Could you please tell me where you bought the decoders from . As I am thinking about buying a class 71 . Many Thanks Robert.