Type of spare part.

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Bulbs for Hornby Dublo / Triang colour light signals.

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Bulbs for Hornby Dublo colour light signals (2 off)

K27

ONE SET BOUGHT BY SK. K27 - Bulbs for Hornby Dublo colour light signals. This contains two bulbs (one green and one amber). These bulbs are all unused (other than that they will be individually tested prior to being posted). They are 16V, but the suggestion is that running bulbs at a lower voltage will prolong their life. They will be very sturdily packed. £9.05 for two bulbs delivered. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Bulbs for Hornby Dublo colour light signals (2 off)

K28

ONE SET BOUGHT BY MW. K28 - Bulbs for Hornby Dublo colour light signals. This contains two bulbs (one green and one red). These bulbs are all unused (other than that they will be individually tested prior to being posted). They are 16V, but the suggestion is that running bulbs at a lower voltage will prolong their life. They will be very sturdily packed. £9.05 for two bulbs delivered. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

K29

ONE SET BOUGHT BY WP. K29 - Bulbs for Hornby Dublo colour light signals. This contains four bulbs (two green, one red and one amber). These bulbs are all unused (other than that they will be individually tested prior to being posted). They are 16V, but the suggestion is that running bulbs at a lower voltage will prolong their life. They will be very sturdily packed. £16.90 for four bulbs delivered. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

K30

ONE SET BOUGHT BY KS. ONE SET BOUGHT BY BH. ONE SET BOUGHT BY PS. ONE SET BOUGHT BY GB. THREE SETS BOUGHT BY RU. K30 - Bulbs for Hornby Dublo colour light signals. This contains four bulbs (two green and two red). These bulbs are all unused (other than that they will be individually tested prior to being posted). They are 16V, but the suggestion is that running bulbs at a lower voltage will prolong their life. They will be very sturdily packed. £16.90 for four bulbs delivered. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

K31

ONE SET BOUGHT BY MS. K31 - Bulbs for Hornby Dublo colour light signals. This contains four bulbs (four green). These bulbs are all unused (other than that they will be individually tested prior to being posted). They are 16V, but the suggestion is that running bulbs at a lower voltage will prolong their life. They will be very sturdily packed. £16.90 for four bulbs delivered. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

K32

ONE SET BOUGHT BY MS. K32 - Bulbs for Hornby Dublo colour light signals and electric buffer stops. This contains three bulbs (three red). These bulbs are all unused (other than that they will be individually tested prior to being posted). They are 16V, but the suggestion is that running bulbs at a lower voltage will prolong their life. They will be very sturdily packed. £13.55 for three bulbs delivered. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

K33

Bulbs for Hornby Dublo colour light signals. This contains two bulbs (two green). These bulbs are all unused (other than that they will be individually tested prior to being posted). They are 16V, but the suggestion is that running bulbs at a lower voltage will prolong their life. They will be very sturdily packed. £9.05 for two bulbs delivered. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

K34

K34 - Bulbs for Hornby Dublo colour light signals. This contains six bulbs (three green, two red and one amber). These bulbs are all unused (other than that they will be individually tested prior to being posted). They are 16V, but the suggestion is that running bulbs at a lower voltage will prolong their life. They will be very sturdily packed. £24.85 for six bulbs delivered. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Triang Spares - Bulbs for Tri-ang colour light signals. I'm much more of a Hornby Dublo supplier, but am aware that all of the above bulbs are identical to the original Triang bulbs, part numbers S6284 (green) and S6285 (red). They will fit the R573 double track gantry, and also its single post equivalent the RT405 / R405. They do not fit the later Hornby Railways version, which uses screw-in bulbs instead. I understand that they will also fit the Marklin and Fleischmann systems.

Some feedback about the bulbs: "Many thanks for the bulbs. They do indeed fit the oldest type Hornby Colour Light Signals and give a nice realistic colour and tone."

Hornby Dublo Brushes & Assemblies.

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Hornby Dublo / Wrenn brushes - unused - 4 off

H12

TWO SETS BOUGHT BY SL. ONE SET BOUGHT BY MC.ONE SET BOUGHT BY BH. ONE SET BOUGHT BY DP. ONE SET BOUGHT BY GOC. ONE SET BOUGHT BY TC. TWO SETS BOUGHT BY TOS. H12 - Hornby Dublo / Wrenn brushes - brand new and unused. This is for two pairs (4 brushes); other quantities can be supplied. £13.25 for two pairs delivered. Replacements for Meccano part 11543. These brushes are British made. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

H13

TWO SETS BOUGHT BY DS. ONE SET BOUGHT BY MG. ONE SET BOUGHT BY ML. ONE SET BOUGHT BY CS. ONE SET BOUGHT BY BB. ONE SET BOUGHT BY SC. H13 - Hornby Dublo / Wrenn brushes - brand new and unused. This is for three pairs (6 brushes); other quantities can be supplied. £19.20 for three pairs delivered. Replacements for Meccano part 11543. These brushes are British made. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

H11

ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY SS. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY MI. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY MW. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY PR. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY MI. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY GP. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY GG. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY RP. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JM. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY AC. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JC. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY BH. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY TFS. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JC. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JC. H11 - Hornby Dublo / Wrenn brushes - brand new and unused. This is for one pair (2 brushes); other quantities can be supplied. £7.20 for one pair delivered. Replacements for Meccano part 11543. These brushes are British made. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Brush arm assembly (half inch motor type)

D96

ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY DS. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY DS. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JM. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY CW. THREE PAIRS BOUGHT BY CG. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY TOS. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY MM. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY CS. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JC. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JD. D96 - Brush arm assembly for non-Ringfield 8F, Castle, R1 0-6-0T. New/unused/repro items. £8.75 per pair delivered (can also supply singly if needed). Replacements for Meccano part 14467 or Wrenn W7401. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Brush arm assembly (long type)

D97

ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY KS. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY RM. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY AK. D97 - Brush arm assembly (long type) for Bo-Bo diesel. New/unused/repro items. £8.90 per pair delivered (can also supply singly if needed). (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Hornby Dublo / Wrenn brushes (Ringfield motor)

D95

ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY SS. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY KD. ONE PAIR BOUGHT  BY JC. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY CG. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY ML. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY CS. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY RH. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY KE. D95 - Hornby Dublo / Wrenn brushes (slotted Ringfield motor type) for Hornby Dublo Ringfield 8F, Castle, West Country, Diesel shunter. There are also Wrenn applications. New/unused items. £7.70 per pair delivered (can also supply singly if needed). Replacements for Meccano part 21461.  (Several equivalent items are usually available).

P40

ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY KD. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JC. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY ML. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY CS. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY VL. P40 - Springs (Ringfield motor brush springs). One pair of excellent brand new repro / unused original springs to suit various Hornby Dublo and Wrenn locos fitted with Ringfield motors. Replacements for Meccano parts 21464 and 21465. £6.35 delivered.

Springs (Vertical motor brush springs)

D91

ONE PAIR BOUGHT  BY TS. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY MI. FIVE PAIRS BOUGHT BY DS. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY PR. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY MI. THREE PAIRS BOUGHT BY MG. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY CW. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY AC. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JC. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY TC. THREE PAIRS BOUGHT BY CS. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY SC, ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JC. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY RH. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JH. D91 - Brush springs for vertical motors and CoCo / CoBo. NB these are the better type made from non-ferrous material rather than steel. Excellent original or repro items. Replacements for Meccano parts 11544A. Although the photograph shows just one spring, these do come in pairs. £4.65 first pair delivered, £3.65 subsequent pairs. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Q47

ONE SET BOUGHT BY DW. FOUR SETS BOUGHT BY JC. TWO SETS BOUGHT BY JM. ONE SET BOUGHT BY CT. ONE SET BOUGHT BY WP. ONE SET BOUGHT BY CT. Q47 - Complete brush assembly for vertical motors. As shown, the brushes are brand new unused items and the springs are new unused reproductions or as good as new original items. There will be detail changes in the condenser assembly according to the exact vintage of the ones I have to hand at the time. £16.45. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Brush springs plus part-used (or brand new) brushes

E07

ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY KD. ONE SET BOUGHT BY JM. E07 - CURRENTLY BEING SUPPLIED WITH BRAND NEW BRUSHES AND SPRINGS. Brush springs plus brand new brushes - two of each for vertical motors. £10.85 for two springs plus two new brushes (can also supply singly if needed).  Please note that the springs which will be supplied are also new unlike those shown in the (old) photograph. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Plug for brush holder / brush plug

H55

ONE BOUGHT BY MW. THREE PAIRS BOUGHT BY SJ. H55 - Brush plugs for vertical motors. There are two types; front (right of the photo., Meccano part 11545A, usually need a bit of de-soldering) and rear (11545B). One of each will be supplied. Original items. £5.55 per pair delivered (can also supply singly). (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Brush tube - brass

G99

ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY SDN. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY SB. ONE BOUGHT BY MW. THREE PAIRS BOUGHT BY SJ. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY ET. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JM. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY IM. G99 - Brush tube - brass - for locomotives with vertical motors / CoCo etc. Original items or very good quality repros. £4.70 per pair delivered (or can supply singly if needed). Meccano part 11542. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Brush tube - insulating sleeve

G98

ONE BOUGHT BY SDN. TWO BOUGHT BY SB. FOUR BOUGHT BY SJ. TWO BOUGHT BY ET. TWO BOUGHT BY JM. ONE BOUGHT BY IM. G98 - Brush tube - insulating sleeve. I rarely manage to find the original items which are often somewhat  mangled anyway. These repro items are the correct size, but I assume are a bit of a fiddle to fit, maybe best used as a template. £1.30 first item delivered, 65p subsequent items (i.e. after postal discount). (Several equivalent items are usually available). (65p postal discount only on this item). (Several equivalent items are usually available).

P75

Hornby Dublo Pickups & Assemblies.

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Split pickup set (3 rail) for Co-Co Deltic loco

H06

ONE SET BOUGHT BY GM. NOW BACK IN STOCK. H06 - Split pickup set (3 rail) for Co-Co Deltic loco. New/unused/repro items. Very attractive items. £26.55 per pair (ie one loco's worth) delivered. A customer comments that the springs need a slight 'set' to keep the shoes in contact.

Complete 3 rail pickup assembly

in close to as new condition.

F19

ONE SET BOUGHT BY DS. ONE SET BOUGHT BY DR. ONE SET BOUGHT BY SDN. ONE SET BOUGHT BY SL. ONE SET BOUGHT BY DD. ONE SET BOUGHT BY JC. SIX SETS BOUGHT BY SM. FOUR SETS BOUGHT BY SM. ONE SET BOUGHT BY JC. ONE SET BOUGHT BY CS. ONE SET BOUGHT BY CO. ONE SET BOUGHT MB. TWO SETS BOUGHT BY CO. ONE SET BOUGHT BY BB. ONE SET BOUGHT BY CT.  F19 - Complete 3 rail pickup assembly supplied with brand new unused nickel-silver pickup shoes. These are as close as possible to being as good as new, they have been scrupulously cleaned and prepared so they can be used straight out of the packet. £21.70. (Several sets available, shown with later type of spring). (See also F20, for the earlier spring). Alternatively, can  be supplied with the longer screw needed [a little too long, it would need shortening] to fit Wrenn and Hornby Dublo West Country locos / diesel shunters, please request with order. NB to avoid any possible confusion, soldering tags are available separately. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Complete 3 rail

pickup assembly

(new pickup shoes)

F20

F20 - Complete 3 rail pickup assembly supplied with brand new unused repro. nickel-silver pickup shoes.  Cleaned and prepared as shown. £21.50 This is equivalent to F19 above, but has the earlier type of spring). NB to avoid any possible confusion, soldering tags are available separately. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

P53

ONE SET BOUGHT BY ML. ONE SET BOUGHT BY BQ. P53 - I have been able to obtain a small supply of original 2 rail pickup sets for the 8F - brand new and complete, however once these are gone I don't expect to be able to replace them. This comprises new top and bottom plastic pieces Meccano components 20731 and 20732, two brand new screws, along with a straight length of pickup wire. Handy replacements if yours are mangled or missing. Note that the photograph shows two sets of the plastic components so you can see both sides - just one top and one bottom piece will be supplied. £11.20 delivered.

Q41

ONE SET BOUGHT BY ML. ONE ONLY IN STOCK NOW. Q41 - I have been able to obtain a small supply of original 2 rail pickup sets for the Castle - brand new and complete, however once these are gone I don't expect to be able to replace them. This comprises new top and bottom plastic pieces Meccano components 20734 and 20735, two brand new screws, along with a straight length of pickup wire. Handy replacements if yours are mangled or missing. Note that the photograph shows two sets of the plastic components so you can see both sides - just one top and one bottom piece will be supplied. £11.20 delivered.

Reproduction 2 rail pickup sets - brand new and complete

L82

ONE SET BOUGHT BY DW. ONE SET BOUGHT BY RW. ONE SET BOUGHT BY RC. ONE SET BOUGHT BY ML. ONE SET BOUGHT BY AK. ONE SET BOUGHT BY IM. PLEASE NOTE THAT I'VE MANAGED TO FIND A FEW ORIGINAL PLASTIC PIECES, SO THE SET WILL INCLUDE THOSE RATHER THAN THE REPRO PIECES - WHILE STOCKS LAST. L82 - Reproduction 2 rail pickup set - brand new and complete. These are excellent sturdy replicas which are suitable for the West Country / City / 264T / Duchess locos. They comprise new repro top and bottom plastic pieces (equivalent to Meccano parts 20737 and 20738), two brand new screws, along with a straight length of pickup wire. Handy replacements if yours are mangled or missing. £8.80 delivered. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Q40

TWO SETS BOUGHT BY KV. ONE SET BOUGHT BY TP. ONE SET BOUGHT BY RH. ONE SET BOUGHT BY RP. ONE SET BOUGHT BY RU. ONE SET BOUGHT BY JH. NOW BACK IN STOCK. Q40 - Reproduction 3 rail pickup set for the EMU / CoBo / E3002. These are excellent replicas of these rather hard to find original items. Brand new and unused. £22.75 per set delivered. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Pickup components 3 rail - pickup shoes

D94

ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY CO. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY GG. FIVE PAIRS BOUGHT BY SM. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY BH. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JC. THREE PAIRS BOUGHT BY CG. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY GOC. THREE PAIRS BOUGHT BY RU. D94 - Pickup components 3 rail - Collector Shoes. These are the common type - if you need the shorter diesel/EMU type, please see item P77. New/unused/repro items. £8.80 per pair delivered. Meccano part 11550. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

P77

TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY DK. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY RR. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY SB. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY RU. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JD. P77 - Pickup components 3 rail - Collector Shoes. These are the shorter type for the CoBo, CoCo, and EMU - if you need shoes for steam locos, please see item D94. New/unused/repro items. £8.80 per pair delivered. Meccano part 21372. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Piece for the front of 8F & Castle tenders

F08

F08 - Piece 'door' for the front of 3 rail 8F & Castle tenders - the insulating type with the metal fitting to make the electrical connection to. Excellent original or repro. £4.95. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

P35

TWO BOUGHT BY RVT. TWO BOUGHT BY CO. TWO BOUGHT BY JM. TWO BOUGHT BY CG. ONE BOUGHT BY KS. ONE BOUGHT BY MS. TWO BOUGHT BY DW. P35 - One springy copper clip (Meccano part 14474) - the part which plugs into the tender socket on a 3 rail 2-8-0 / Castle and transmits power from the tender pickups to the motor. Either original or very good quality repro to be supplied. The photo shows a typical clip from various angles - just one clip will be supplied. £5.10 delivered.

Q29

ONE SET BOUGHT BY RB. TWO SETS BOUGHT BY CS. Q29 - The 'door' and springy clip together for 3 rail 8F and Castle tenders. Excellent original or repro. £8.95. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

F15

ONE BOUGHT BY ER. F15 - The 'door' for the front of 2 rail 8F & Castle tenders - the blanking type (supplied either with no hole as pictured, or with a square hole but no metal electrical connection) - for 2 rail locomotives. Excellent original or repro supplied. £4.50. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Pickup components

C91

C91 - Pickup components 3 rail - Collector Shoes, minor wear, still with lots of life left in them. These are not clapped out by any means. £5.80 per pair delivered (can also supply singly if needed). Meccano part 11550. (Several equivalent items are usually available). (See also D94 if you want brand new / unused shoes).

Pickup components

C83

C83 - Pickup components 3 rail - Collector shoe holder. Meccano part 11549. £4.80. Due to low stock levels of original items I can only supply good quality repro items individually - if you need an original holder, see item F19 where they can be supplied in the complete pickup set. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

ONE BOUGHT BY RP. Pickup components 3 rail - Collector shoe holder - EMU & CoBo type only. Reproduction of the Meccano part 21793. £4.80.

Pickup components

C84

ONE BOUGHT BY PP. TWO BOUGHT BY CO. ONE BOUGHT BY GG. TWO BOUGHT BY JC. C84 - Pickup components 3 rail - Collector shoe spring. Meccano part 11297. £4.55. Due to low stock levels of original items I can only currently supply good quality repro items individually - if you need an original spring, see item F19 where they can be supplied in the complete pickup set. (65p postal discount only on this item).

Pickup components

C85

ONE BOUGHT BY RVT. ONE BOUGHT BY PP. C85 - Pickup components 3 rail - Insulator (large) for collector shoe holder. Meccano part 11548. £4.05. (Several equivalent items are usually available). (65p postal discount only on this item).

Pickup components

C86

C86 - Pickup components 3 rail - Insulator (small) for pickup assembly. Meccano part 11553. £3.85. Due to low stock levels of original items I can only currently supply good quality repro items individually - if you need an original insulator, see item F19 where they can be supplied in the complete pickup set.  (Several equivalent items are usually available). (65p postal discount only on this item).

Pickup components

C87

C87 - Pickup components 3 rail - Special screw for pickup assembly. Meccano part 11568. £3.75.  (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Pickup components

C88

TWO BOUGHT BY RVT. ONE BOUGHT BY PP. TWO BOUGHT BY CO. ONE BOUGHT BY GG. C88 - Pickup components 3 rail - Square distance piece for pickup assembly. Meccano part 11299. £3.65. Due to low stock levels of original items I can only currently supply good quality repro (circular) items individually - if you need an original square, see item F19 where they can be supplied in the complete pickup set. (Several equivalent items are usually available). (65p postal discount only on this item).

Pickup components

C89

C89 - Pickup components 3 rail - Hexagonal nut for pickup assembly. Meccano part 1212. Due to low stock levels of original items I can only currently supply good quality repro items individually - if you need an original insulator, see item F19 where they can be supplied in the complete pickup set. £3.60.  (Several equivalent items are usually available). (65p postal discount only on this item).

Pickup components

C90

TWO BOUGHT BY CO. Pickup components 3 rail - Round dished distance piece for pickup assembly. £2.65. (Several equivalent items are usually available). (65p postal discount only on this item).

Pickup components

N54

ONE BOUGHT BY SL. N54 - Pickup / brush assembly components 3 rail - Earthing plate. Meccano part 11499. £3.30. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Hornby Dublo Motors, Armatures, Magnets (including neo-magnets), etc.

Prices include P&P and delivery within the UK, £1.00 multiple purchase discount off every item after the first .

ARMATURE GUIDE. Click here to open a guide showing armatures and chassis - how

 to tell which armature you need for your vertical motored locomotive - this particularly should help you decide whether you need a fine or coarse geared armature (PDF format).

P16

P16 - I can currently supply most types of Hornby Dublo armatures from stock on an exchange basis. These are newly rewound and fully refurbished by a specialist in this field - as good as new, essentially. They are first class items. But, in order to be able to do this, I will need your identical burned-out armature in part-exchange. Delivered price is £20.80 plus your burned-out equivalent armature in part-exchange.

I'll need to know which type you have in order to check availability and allocate against your order:

Vertical motors - 36mm N2 (0-6-2T) type - coarse gearing. ONE BOUGHT BY SS. ONE BOUGHT BY AR. TWO BOUGHT BY JC. ONE BOUGHT BY DP. ONE BOUGHT BY RP. (Available from stock).

Vertical motors - 36mm N2 (0-6-2T) type - fine gearing. TWO BOUGHT BY GK. ONE BOUGHT BY VG. ONE BOUGHT BY JC. (Available from stock).

Vertical motors - 39mm earlier A4/Duchess type - coarse gearing. ONE BOUGHT BY BH. TWO BOUGHT BY JC. ONE BOUGHT BY JP. (Available from stock).  

Vertical motors - 39mm later A4/Duchess also City/264T - fine gearing. TWO BOUGHT BY NB. ONE BOUGHT BY PR. ONE BOUGHT BY DP. ONE BOUGHT BY AR. ONE BOUGHT BY RW. THREE BOUGHT BY AK. TWO BOUGHT BY BQ. FOUR BOUGHT BY AK. ONE BOUGHT BY BH. ONE BOUGHT BY CN. ONE BOUGHT BY DM. ONE BOUGHT BY JB. (Available from stock).   

ARMATURES FOR VERTICAL MOTORS - THE TYPES ABOVE - ARE AVAILABLE, HOWEVER THOSE FOR THE TYPES BELOW ARE currently not available..

Half-inch motors - earlier 8F/Castle/R1 types. ONE BOUGHT BY RL. ONE BOUGHT BY JC. (Currently not available).

Ringfield motors - Castle type. TWO BOUGHT BY GC. ONE BOUGHT BY RP. (Currently not available).

Ringfield motors - later 8F/West Country type. ONE BOUGHT BY JH. (Currently not available).

Ringfield motors - Diesel shunter ONE BOUGHT BY JC.  (Currently not available).

Ringfield motors - CoCo/CoBo type. ONE BOUGHT BY MH. ONE BOUGHT BY RP. (Currently not available).

Ringfield motors - EMU type. ONE BOUGHT BY RD. (Currently not available).

Diesel motor - BoBo type. (Currently not available).

If you aren't able to supply an armature in part-exchange, please enquire.

If you're outside the United Kingdom, please complete the Customs Declaration showing that the burned-out armature(s) you're sending have no commercial value / are a gift. This will avoid me having to pass the customs charges on the part-exchange (typically £15) back to you.

NEO-MAGNET SAFETY SHEET. Click here to open the Safety Sheet - it is important that you are aware of, and follow, its guidance before handling neo-magnets. (PDF format).

MAGNET GUIDE. Click here to open a guide about the advantages and disadvantages

 of Hornby Dublo original magnets as against neo-magnets (PDF format).

Neo-magnet for Dublo vertical motors.

D83

ONE BOUGHT BY SDN. FOUR BOUGHT BY LT. ONE BOUGHT BY SDN. ONE BOUGHT BY SDN. TWO BOUGHT BY MH. TWO BOUGHT BY NF. TWO BOUGHT BY JB. TWO BOUGHT BY AR. THREE BOUGHT BY ET. TWO BOUGHT BY PR. THREE BOUGHT BY RW. TWO BOUGHT BY PP. THREE BOUGHT BY JC. ONE BOUGHT BY JM. ONE BOUGHT BY RP. TWO BOUGHT BY MB. ONE BOUGHT BY GOC. ONE BOUGHT BY JC. TWO BOUGHT BY TC. ONE BOUGHT BY JD. ONE BOUGHT BY JM. ONE BOUGHT BY SW. ONE BOUGHT BY WP. ONE BOUGHT BY DR. ONE BOUGHT BY JM. TWO BOUGHT BY RU. ONE BOUGHT BY JB. ONE BOUGHT BY JM. ONE BOUGHT BY GW. D83 - Neo-magnet for Dublo vertical motors. New, unused, extremely strong solid block magnet which will never need remagnetising. For vertical motors - designed specifically to fit Hornby Dublo vertical (NOT half-inch) motors. £8.25. Dimensions are 13.8mm across (pole to pole) X 12.3mm front to back X 9.5mm deep. Please note that the pole pieces are shown in the photograph to indicate how the magnet fits but are not included with this item, although are available separately. "I'm sure you know this already- but those neo magnets are brilliant- major improvement in performance in my Duchesses! :-)" (Please refer to the Neo-Magnet Safety Sheet published on the website before using these items).

Neo-magnet for Ringfield motors (smaller type)

H18

ONE BOUGHT BY JC. ONE BOUGHT BY GC. ONE BOUGHT BY JC. ONE BOUGHT BY ML. ONE BOUGHT BY JD. H18 - Ring neo-magnet for Ringfield motors. New, unused, extremely strong magnet which will never need remagnetising. Smaller type - for Castle, 8F, West Country, Diesel shunter.  (replacement for Meccano part number 21458). £17.30. (Please refer to the Neo-Magnet Safety Sheet published on the website before using these items).

Neo-magnet for Ringfield motors (larger type)

J03

ONE BOUGHT BY PR. J03 - Ringfield neo-magnet for Ringfield motors. New, unused, extremely strong magnet which will never need remagnetising. Larger type - for CoCo and CoBo locomotives (replacement for Meccano part number 21362). They are not recommended for the EMU, as although they do fit the EMU, evidently they cause the EMU difficulties on curved track. £16.40. (Please refer to the Neo-Magnet Safety Sheet published on the website before using these items).

Neo-magnet for BoBo diesel motors

H41

ONE BOUGHT BY AR. ONE BOUGHT BY GP. ONE BOUGHT BY RS. ONE BOUGHT BY JD. H41 - Neo-magnet for Dublo BoBo locomotives. New, unused, extremely strong cubic magnet which will never need remagnetising. £8.25. (Please refer to the Neo-Magnet Safety Sheet published on the website before using these items).

P14

ONE BOUGHT BY SDN. ONE BOUGHT BY SL. ONE BOUGHT BY NF. ONE BOUGHT BY JB. ONE BOUGHT BY TR. ONE BOUGHT BY DR. ONE BOUGHT BY VG. ONE BOUGHT BY CT. ONE BOUGHT BY RU. ONE BOUGHT BY JD. P14 - Neo-magnet for half-inch motors. The slotted shape (for the screw to fit through) of neo-magnet for Dublo half-inch motor (earlier castles, 8Fs, and the R1s). New, unused, extremely strong magnet which will never need remagnetising. The photograph shows how this neo-magnet fits into the motor on the right, however just the neomagnet will be supplied. Dimensions are 14.25mm pole to pole X 12.7mm across X 9.55mm deep. £10.80. (If you want a neo-magnet for a vertical motor, please request item D83). A customer reports that "these are a perfect fit in other motors as well - Varney, Aristocraft which are 5 pole, also some Japanese 7 pole motors. With a little fiddling, they can be used to replace Triang X04 motors". (Please refer to the Neo-Magnet Safety Sheet published on the website before using these items).

Neo-magnet and Pole Pieces (for vertical motor)

E83

E83 - Neo-Magnet and Pole Pieces (for vertical motor). New, unused, extremely strong magnet (see D83 for its dimensions) which will never need remagnetising, plus original pole pieces, nut & bolt. £10.65. (Please refer to the Neo-Magnet Safety Sheet published on the website before using these items).

Magnet (original) and Pole Pieces

C31

ONE BOUGHT BY JT. C31 - Magnet (original) and Pole Pieces for vertical motors. £3.80.  (Several equivalent items are usually available). (You might also wish to consider item E83; similar to this item but supplied with a neo-magnet).

Magnet for vertical motors (original Meccano items)

H02

H02 - Magnet for vertical motors. £2.10 first magnet delivered, £1.10 subsequent magnets (i.e. after postal discount). NB these are original Meccano items; you should assume that you'll need your chassis remagnetising after you've fitted them. (Several of these are available). Alternatively, D83 neo-magnets are available. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Pole Pieces, original bolt & nut

D81

ONE BOUGHT BY RVT. D81 - Two Pole Pieces, original bolt & nut, without the magnet, for vertical motors. £3.75. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Ring Magnet for Ringfield motors

G76

ONE BOUGHT BY TG. G76 - Ring Magnet for Ringfield motors (small type). This is an original item in original condition (i.e. which has not been remagnetised). Meccano part number 21458. £6.55. Alternatively, neo-magnets are available - see item H18. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Ring Magnet for Ringfield motors (large type). This is an original item in original condition (i.e. which has not been remagnetised). Meccano part number 21362. £7.10. Alternatively, neo-magnets are available - see item J03. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

J97

Ringfield motor - main casting for motor. There are several types for West Countries and 8Fs. Type B and A1 are definitely in stock, but there may be others, please enquire. £8.60 delivered (small parcel rate). (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Top Bearing & locking nut (Large)

C98

ONE BOUGHT BY DW. ONE BOUGHT BY RP. ONE BOUGHT BY JT. ONE BOUGHT BY TFS. C98 - Top Bearing & locking nut (Large size) for some vertical motors; 264T, City, also for Ringfield motor, CoBo etc. Meccano parts 17942 and 7712. £7.85. (Several equivalent items are usually available). (A suitable ball bearing will also be included).

Ball bearing (large)

D86

SIX BOUGHT BY SM. TWO BOUGHT BY SM. TWO BOUGHT BY GA. ONE BOUGHT BY KE. D86 - Ball bearing (large size - for BoBo, half-inch motor etc). New/unused item. Meccano part 14456, believed to be 0.09375" (3/32") diameter. £1.85 first item delivered, £1.20 subsequent items (i.e. after postal discount). If in doubt about which size you want please enquire: most Hornby Dublo motors use the small size (D85 below). (Several equivalent items are usually available). (65p postal discount only on this item).

Top Bearing & locking nut (Small)

D04

ONE BOUGHT BY TW. ONE BOUGHT BY JT. ONE BOUGHT BY RH. ONE BOUGHT BY JH. D04 - Top Bearing & locking nut (Small size) for some vertical motors, N2, Duchess, A4. Meccano parts 11538 and 11539. £6.85. (Several equivalent items are usually available). (A suitable ball bearing will also be included).

Ball bearing (small)

D85

SIX BOUGHT BY KD. FOUR BOUGHT BY MC. TWO BOUGHT BY PP. FOUR BOUGHT BY PR. ONE BOUGHT BY RP. FOUR BOUGHT BY SM. TWO BOUGHT BY JC. FOUR BOUGHT BY GOC. ONE BOUGHT BY RP. TWO BOUGHT BY TC. SIX BOUGHT BY RB. FOUR BOUGHT BY CT. TEN BOUGHT BY BQ. EIGHT BOUGHT BY SC. FIVE BOUGHT BY GB. ONE BOUGHT BY JG. THREE BOUGHT BY RH. FOUR BOUGHT BY GW. D85 - Ball bearing (small size - for N2, 264T, Duchess, A4, City, Diesel shunter, CoCo, CoBo, Ringfield motors). Original or reproduction item. Meccano part 11541. £1.85 first item delivered, £1.20 subsequent items (i.e. after postal discount). (Several equivalent items are usually available). (65p postal discount only on this item).

Bottom bearing for vertical motors

H04

ONE BOUGHT BY DW. ONE BOUGHT BY JT. H04 - Bottom bearing for vertical motors; N2, 264T, Duchess, A4, City, diesel shunter. Meccano part 11583. £7.15 first item delivered, £6.15 subsequent items (i.e. after postal discount). Either an original or excellent reproduction item will be supplied. (Item supplied will be equivalent to that in the photo, which shows the bearing from both sides.). (A suitable ball bearing will also be included).

Traction Tyres.

Prices include P&P and delivery within the UK, 65p multiple purchase discount off every item after the first on tyres.

All sizes of tyres can be purchased in their standard pack size: for buying in bulk a 25% discount for 4 - 9 packs, 50% discount for 10 or more packs will be given.

F44

Type 1

Tyre Details - Table

ONE PACK BOUGHT BY BF. TWO PACKS BOUGHT BY TS. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY DK. TWO PACKS BOUGHT BY SS. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY PP. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY TP. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY JC. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY IS. TWO PACKS BOUGHT BY BS. TWO PACKS BOUGHT BY BA. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY DT. TWO PACKS BOUGHT BY MI. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY BF. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY GP. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY CG. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY MS. TWO PACKS BOUGHT BY JS. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY GOC. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY CD. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY CD. TWO PACKS BOUGHT BY SL. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY CS. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY KW. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY PR. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY AK. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY SK. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY JG. FOUR PACKS BOUGHT BY CG. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY JD. TWO PACKS BOUGHT BY BQ. THREE PACKS BOUGHT BY MI. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY RH. TWO PACKS BOUGHT BY TC. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY BH. FOUR PACKS BOUGHT BY MS. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY DI. FOUR PACKS BOUGHT BY NT. FOUR PACKS BOUGHT BY SH. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY RP. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY PP. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY AMB. ONE PACK BOUGHT BY GW.

Traction tyres - Hornby Dublo diesels & EMUs.

F44 - New/unused/repro items. These are shown on the left side of the photo They are the correct square cross-section (c.1mm square) so fit HD wheels extremely well, they run well, and are cream coloured. "The tyres work extremely well - better than the originals!" "Hi, I bought these tyres off you recently. They are brilliant. I checked your listings this morning and see there are none listed. Any time you have some more in stock you have a ready buyer here. Regards". "These are the best tyres"... "Excellent. Fit better than the originals. Thank you"..."The traction tyres work really well on my BOBO and COBO so I would like to fit them to my two Deltics."..."Thanks John They work a treat"..."Hi bought 2 packs recently very impressed with performance so buying further sets for spares."..."Best tyres yet- fitted 2x class 20's no problem; recommend a try- many thanks ++"..."Many thanks for sending the Traction Tyres so promptly. I have fitted them to my locos and they work extremely well, in fact the CO-CO loco hauls 20 heavy goods wagons with ease!"

Diameter of wheel (groove) they typically fit:  13mm.

Unstretched internal diameter: 8.0mm.

Unstretched width: 1.35mm +/- 0.05mm.

Unstretched thickness (depth): 0.8mm

Generally supplied in packs of 6 (£6.20 delivered) although other quantities can be supplied. (25% discount for 4 or more packs). (Several equivalent items are usually available). (65p postal discount only on this item).

A cautionary tale - it's essential to clean out the groove before fitting the tyres: "John, I did as you suggested and found that what I thought was smooth metal was in fact the remains of a very badly worn previous set of tyres. Problem solved ! The loco is now working permanently nose-to-nose with another one, and last night at our HRCA meeting they pulled 42 wagons plus a brake van, so there are obviously no adhesion issues now !

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Traction tyres - generic OO type.

These are made from the same cream coloured material as the type above, but have a slightly larger diameter. These are brand new traction tyres which are suitable for many OO gauge diesel locomotives and tender-driven steam locos. 

Diameter of wheel (groove) they typically fit:  12 - 15mm.

Unstretched internal diameter: 9.5mm.

Unstretched width: 1.35mm +/- 0.05mm.

Unstretched thickness (depth): 0.8mm

Generally supplied in packs of 8 (£7.60 delivered) although other quantities can be supplied. (25% discount for 4 or more packs). (Several equivalent items are usually available). (65p postal discount only on this item).

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Traction tyres - Wider variant of the generic OO type.

These are made from the same cream coloured material as the types above. They have the same diameter and cross-section as the generic OO type, but are slightly wider. These are brand new traction tyres which I understand are suitable for earlier tender drive Hornby locos eg R303. 

Diameter of wheel (groove) they typically fit:  12 - 15mm.

Unstretched internal diameter: 9.5mm.

Unstretched width: 1.70mm +/- 0.05mm.

Unstretched thickness (depth): 0.8mm

Generally supplied in packs of 6 (£6.95 delivered) although other quantities can be supplied. (25% discount for 4 or more packs). (Several equivalent items are usually available). (65p postal discount only on this item).

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Traction tyres - larger-wheeled N gauge steam locos.

These are made from the same cream coloured material as the OO tyres. These are brand new traction tyres which are suitable for many N gauge steam locos - pacifics and similar. The photo shows one tyre stretched over a socket with the same diameter as the driving wheels of a Minitrix Britannia which is shown for comparison (but is not included in the sale).

Diameter of wheel (groove) they typically fit:  9 - 11mm.

Unstretched internal diameter: 6.5mm.

Unstretched width: 1.5mm.

Unstretched thickness (depth): 0.8mm

Generally supplied in packs of 8 (£7.10 delivered) although other quantities can be supplied. (25% discount for 4 or more packs). (Several equivalent items are usually available). (65p postal discount only on this item).

"Hi, Thank you ever so much for the Traction Tyres they fit lovely and our loco is working a treat....Will deal with you again when I need more of the above, as they are just as good or even better quality than some on Ebay for double the price. Many thanks once again. My kindest and best regards."

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TWO PACKS BOUGHT BY SR.

Traction tyres - Diesel outline and smaller-wheeled N gauge steam locos.

These are made from the same cream coloured material as the types above.

Diameter of wheel (groove) they typically fit:  6 - 8mm.

Unstretched internal diameter: 4.5mm.

Unstretched width: 0.8mm.

Unstretched thickness (depth): 1.0mm

Generally supplied in packs of 8 (£7.05 delivered) although other quantities can be supplied. (25% discount for 4 or more packs). (Several equivalent items are usually available). (65p postal discount only on this item).

"Great for lima class 31"

"Received safe and sound thanks - fit a lima 31 perfectly."

"Thanks. Product arrived in good condition this morning. Good to see my 45 year old Lima N gauge diesel running successfully again."

"Thankyou for the tyres. They fit my Lima class 31 well."

"Hi, I recently bought a set of n gauge diesel traction tyres. Just to let you know that I have changed the tyres this afternoon and it has made my lima deltic a totally different locomotive. It is at this very moment pulling 16 coaches with very little effort and a good turn of speed. Many many thanks,"

"Just received traction tyres and they fit my Lima class 55 Deltic perfectly so thanks very much for your help"

"Bought a set of traction trees for my lima Cl 86s. both now running like a dream. Excellent value for money."

From a different purchaser: "Lima class 86 is running very nicely now, it pulled 8 coaches with ease, have not tried any more than 8 yet... " and then "It has improved it immensely, tried it with 10 coaches and it still pulled very well, no slipping at all!".

"Cheers John, received this morning. N gauge Lima Deltic now gripping nicely, no more wheel spinning. Regards."

"Thank you Thank you all arrived yesterday morning in the post tip top condition fitted locos perfect. Could not be more pleased with the service and product. Once again thanks and will order again if needed."

Then finally "I have decided to do all my minitrix class 47s with the tyres now, and my other lima trains too, so impressed I was with the Lima 86 I did recently". Also "Hi, thanks. These tyres work a treat, I m using them on my Lima n gauge class 31 s...of which I have quite a few".

However, evidently they don't suit Farish or Kato models because the depth of tyre is deeper than the wheel flange - the inside diameter is spot on for Farish class 47, 50, 55 etc, but the outside diameter is a little too large.

"Excellent , better than the Lima tyres."

Hornby Dublo Couplings.

Prices include P&P and delivery within the UK, £1.00 multiple purchase discount off every item after the first .

F36

Type 1

ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY AS. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY ML. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY SK. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY OW. F36 - Couplings - Type 1. Common type (plastic) single spigot. £7.35 per pair, new, £1.00 discount on pairs of couplings after the first pair. New/unused/repro items. Reference numbers are to the photograph. Can also supply singly if needed. (Items supplied will be equivalent to that in the photo). (Rivets also available separately).

F36

Type 2

TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY JC. THREE PAIRS BOUGHT BY BP. ONE COUPLING BOUGHT BY RP. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY JC. ONE COUPLING BOUGHT BY MS. ONE COUPLING BOUGHT BY ME. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY GOC. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY ER. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY GOC. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY DR. ONE COUPLING BOUGHT BY PW. Couplings - F36 Type 2. Common type (metal) single spigot. £6.70 per pair, new, £1.00 discount on pairs of couplings after the first pair. New/unused/repro items. Reference numbers are to the photograph. Can also supply singly if needed. (Items supplied will be equivalent to that in the photo). (Rivets also available separately).

F36

Type 3

ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY PR. ONE COUPLING BOUGHT BY TP. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY BA. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY MI. ONE COUPLING BOUGHT BY BF. ONE COUPLING BOUGHT BY RP. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY CG. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY RU. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY PP. ONE COUPLING BOUGHT BY JH. F36 - Couplings - Type 3. Two spigot type (reproductions of the sturdy plastic type - CoCo / CoBo / EMU). Meccano reference 21401. £9.40 per pair, new, £1.00 discount on pairs of couplings after the first pair. Either new/unused/repro or excellent original items will be supplied. Reference numbers are to the photograph. Can also supply singly if needed. (Items supplied will be equivalent to that in the photo). (Rivets also available separately).

F36

Type 4

ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY PP. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY CD. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY ML. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY OW. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY RU. F36 - Couplings - Type 4. Cranked 264T/8F type (plastic). £8.75 per pair new, £1.00 discount on pairs of couplings after the first pair. New/unused/repro items. Reference numbers are to the photograph. Can also supply singly if needed. (Items supplied will be equivalent to that in the photo). (Rivets also available separately).

F36

Type 5

ONE COUPLING BOUGHT BY AW. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY ML. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JC. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY CG. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY ER. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY WP. F36 - Couplings - Type 5. Cranked 264T/8F type (metal).  £7.20 per pair, new, £1.00 discount on pairs of couplings after the first pair. New/unused/repro items. Reference numbers are to the photograph. Can also supply singly if needed. (Items supplied will be equivalent to that in the photo). (Rivets also available separately).

F36

Type 6

F36 - Couplings - Type 6. Cranked 264T/8F 'open' Wrenn conversion type (plastic). £7.05 per pair, new, £1.00 discount on pairs of couplings after the first pair. New/unused/repro items. Reference numbers are to the photograph. Can also supply singly if needed. (Items supplied will be equivalent to that in the photo). (Rivets also available separately).

F36

Type 7

ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY TP. F36 - Couplings - Type 7. Two spigot type (metal, 'flat' type for BoBo). £7.30 per pair, new, £1.00 discount on pairs of couplings after the first pair. New/unused/repro items. Reference numbers are to the photograph. Meccano part 20255. Can also supply singly if needed. (Items supplied will be equivalent to that in the photo). (Rivets also available separately).

F35

F35 - Brass rivets for couplings. Several types can usually be supplied, although availability varies. New/unused/repro items. Reference letters are to the photograph:

A. Short type for metal couplings. ONE RIVET BOUGHT BY AW. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY JC. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY ML. THREE PAIRS BOUGHT BY JC. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY GOC. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY ER. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY WP. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY DR.

B. Long type for metal couplings. THREE PAIRS BOUGHT BY BP. ONE RIVET BOUGHT BY MS. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY GOC. ONE RIVET BOUGHT BY ME. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY ER. ONE RIVET BOUGHT BY PW.

C. Short type for plastic couplings. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY AS. ONE BOUGHT BY CD. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY ML. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY OW. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY OW. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY RU.

D. Long type for plastic couplings. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY AS. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY MM.

£3.75 per pair delivered, £1.00 discount on pairs of rivets after the first pair (can also supply singly if needed). (Items supplied will be equivalent to that in the photo). (Couplings also available separately).

E41

ONE BOUGHT BY JC. ONE BOUGHT BY KJ. ONE BOUGHT BY DML. TWO BOUGHT BY TW. ONE BOUGHT BY JM. ONE BOUGHT BY MM. ONE BOUGHT BY BE. THREE BOUGHT BY PP. TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK - PLEASE ENQUIRE. E41 - Front coupling and screw for N2. Excellent and unused new / refurbished item complete with screw. An absolutely first class item. The photograph shows the top and bottom of one item. £16.80 (or £4.65 delivered if you just want the screw). (Several equivalent items are usually available). "What a fine product, I am very pleased. I have just restored a battered N2 in GWR livery, and the new coupling finishes the job very well","lovely item - thanks it's made a beautiful union between a good chassis and a great painted body."

M78

ONE BOUGHT BY JM. THESE ARE NOW OUT OF STOCK. M78 - Tender coupling. All metal item. The photograph shows the item from two different angles for clarity, however one only will be supplied. These are all metal items, to fit City locos and others. £6.75. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

F77

F77 - West Country locomotive drawbar. Meccano part 21740. £9.55. Photograph shows one drawbar from two angles; just the one drawbar will be supplied. Either an original or excellent reproduction item will be supplied. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

F78

F78 - West Country locomotive drawbar guide bracket. Meccano part 21706. £10.50. (Several equivalent items are usually available). (Fixing screws also available separately).

E71

ONE BOUGHT BY CO. E71 - Drawbar for City of Liverpool/London, also Duchess of Atholl/Montrose. Very good item. £4.90. (Several equivalent items are usually available). (Fixing screws also available separately).

C99

ONE BOUGHT BY CG. ONE BOUGHT BY DR. ONE BOUGHT BY SW. C99 - Drawbar for Ringfield 8Fs and Castles (this drawbar is the cranked type). Excellent condition. Original or repro supplied. £4.65.  (Several equivalent items are usually available). (Fixing screws also available separately).

F14

ONE SCREW BOUGHT BY RVT. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY ER. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY MM. F14 - Screws to attach the drawbar to the locomotive and tender for a Castle / 8F. Meccano part 14443. Original or repro supplied. £5.70 per pair delivered (can supply singly). (Several equivalent items are usually available).

F16

ONE BOUGHT BY RVT. ONE BOUGHT BY ER. F16 - Drawbar for non-Ringfield 8Fs and Castles (this drawbar is the straight type). Excellent condition. Original or repro supplied. £5.30.  (Several equivalent items are usually available). (Fixing screws - F14 - also available separately).

H00

ONE BOUGHT BY DA. ONE BOUGHT BY JC. ONE BOUGHT BY DR. TWO BOUGHT BY CS. TWO BOUGHT BY PH. H00 - Buffer beam hook. To suit various locomotives. There are two types; the sort with the hole to fit the drop link coupling (not included), and the sort without the hole - please specify which. Original or repro supplied, originals may need a little cleaning. £4.00 with hole delivered, £3.65 no hole delivered. (65p postal discount only on this item).). (Several equivalent items are usually available). (Drop link couplings also available separately).

E53

TWO BOUGHT BY LT. ONE BOUGHT BY AS. ONE BOUGHT BY AL. SIX BOUGHT BY CD. ONE BOUGHT BY JC. ONE BOUGHT BY CG. ONE BOUGHT BY JM. ONE BOUGHT BY PH. ONE BOUGHT BY ER. ONE BOUGHT  BY JM. ONE BOUGHT BY RP. CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK. E53 - Small wire drop link front coupling for various locomotives. Useful item to make your loco look complete. £3.30 first item delivered, £2.65 subsequent items (65p postal discount only on this item).). (Several equivalent items are usually available). (Buffer beam hooks also available separately).

D98

TWO KITS BOUGHT BY CG. D98 - Front coupling for N2 - repair kit. Items to repair a damaged coupling. Items as shown. £7.75. (Alternatively, item E41 is for a complete coupling and screw, already made up). (Several equivalent items are usually available).

D99

CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK - CONSIDER ITEM E41 INSTEAD. D99 - Front coupling for N2 - kit. Make one up yourself (you just need to provide the screw, or it can be supplied separately). £7.45. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

BoBo coupling restrainers

P78

ONE RESTRAINER BOUGHT BY TP. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY RU. P78 -  BoBo coupling restraining pieces. These are new/unused/reproductions of the 'semicircular' items in the BoBo coupling assembly. Sometimes they are painted, sometimes not. Meccano part 20256. £7.60 per pair delivered.

Hornby Dublo Screws, Nuts, Bolts, Connections, and Sundry items..

Prices include P&P and delivery within the UK, £1.00 multiple purchase discount off every item after the first .

F37A

F37B

F37C

BOUGHT BY PC. ONE BOUGHT BY BW. F37 - "Coal" Plastic moulding for A4 tender. New/unused/repro item. The photographs show the item from different angles and also show an A4 tender (NOT included) for illustrative purposes. £9.10. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Ventilators for Hornby Dublo loco shed

Q33A

Q33B

Q33C

Q33 - Ventilators for Hornby Dublo loco sheds. These are in excellent order, although just a little less shiny than most. They are complete, almost certainly unused and therefore there is no glue damage. £4.10 first item delivered, £3.10 subsequent items (i.e. after postal discount).  "Super speedy and safe delivery! Goods as described. Well packed." (I have these in good quantity).

J52A

J52B

J52C

ONE SET BOUGHT BY GOC. ONE SET BOUGHT BY JR. ONE SET BOUGHT BY SL. ONE SET BOUGHT BY GOC. J52 - Fishplates / rail joiners to suit Hornby Dublo. I got rather fed up with cannibalising my poorer track to find fishplates to fit the coarse rail profile of my 3 rail track, so I've found some that fit. They do fit tightly though, so you'll need to carefully tap them into place, and that's a good thing because it means there will be excellent electrical conductivity. The photographs show my first attempt. You can see the before and after photos, and the fishplate before and after it's been fitted. I've also shown it fitted on 2 rail track. £6.60 for set of 10 fishplates delivered (other quantities can be supplied). Track not included. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

L81

TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY JR. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY RC. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY JC. L81 - Good quality repro mail bags for Hornby Dublo TPO. £6.60 per pair delivered (can also supply singly). NB the current batch is more matt in appearance than those shown in the photograph. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

F81

TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY SF. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY GW. FOUR PAIRS BOUGHT BY CF. F81 - Small metal wagon wheel hangers, original Dublo items. All are useable, although some will have surface corrosion. £3.00 first pair delivered, £2.00 subsequent pairs (i.e. after postal discount). Can also supply singly if needed. (Items supplied will be equivalent to those in the photo, but not necessarily so new looking).

D93

THESE ARE TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK. D93 - Attractive spanner for A4 & Duchess body / chassis nuts. Reproduction of the original Hornby Dublo item, a little more brass in appearance than the originals. These are supplied as they come - they sometimes need a little easing out with a needle file to fit the nuts properly. New & unused item. £9.20. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Q50

Q38

TWO SETS BOUGHT BY TOS. TWO SETS BOUGHT BY CT. Q38 - Split pins for handrails. These are a substitute for the earlier (thick) handrail type, for which they are very similar in cross-section. The photograph shows one around a thick handrail. You might want to do a whole side with them as they're very slightly different to the originals. £3.45 delivered for ten, any quantity supplied according to what you need. Handrail not included. (65p postal discount only on this item).

P55

ONE SET BOUGHT BY CS. ONE SET BOUGHT BY AC. FOUR SETS BOUGHT BY BL. P55 - Split pins for handrails. These are a substitute for the later (thin) handrail type, for which they are very similar in cross-section. The photograph shows one around an earlier (thick) handrail. You might want to do a whole side with them as they're very slightly different to the originals. £3.45 delivered for ten, any quantity supplied according to what you need. Handrail not included. (65p postal discount only on this item).).

N13

Switch grouping rods. Long screws for ganging Hornby Dublo switches together. Those supplied will be suitable for up to three switches - the photo shows a longer length than I can currently obtain. They have the same thread as the original screws and small nuts which are used on the switches, and also the hexagonal 3 rail pickup nuts. These are brand new reproduction screws. £5.50 for two screws delivered. Please note that the switches and nuts in the photograph are for illustration only: just the screws will be supplied. Also they're slightly over-length, you'd need to shorten them to fit. (Suitable nuts can be supplied on request, although I don't usually have the original small nuts that come with the switches).

L75

ONE SET BOUGHT BY MF. ONE SET BOUGHT BY GOC. TWO SETS BOUGHT BY MF. ONE SET BOUGHT BY JC. ONE SET BOUGHT BY TC. L75 - Screws for Hornby Dublo 3 rail electric points (3 of them). Please look at the photo: the type which will be supplied is the screw in the centre, the screw thread is correct but they're not quite identical to the original point screws as the knurled pattern is slightly different. The type to be supplied is shown between two original screws for comparison. £5.45 for three screws. Can supply singly if needed. (The three items supplied will be equivalent to the centre screw in the photo). (65p postal discount only on this item).

L03

J44

THREE PAIRS BOUGHT BY MW. THREE PAIRS BOUGHT BY GOC. THREE PAIRS BOUGHT BY MH. FOUR PAIRS BOUGHT BY JR. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY MF. TEN PAIRS BOUGHT BY SS. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY CF. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY RU. J44 - Terminal nuts (knurled / thumb nuts) for Hornby Dublo 3 rail track and switches. These are the best repro items I've seen, they look close to indistinguishable from brand new originals. The photo shows several, plus a piece of track (not included) to illustrate. £5.20 first pair delivered, £4.20 subsequent pairs (i.e. after postal discount). Also supplied in threes (for switches) or singly. (Items supplied will be equivalent to those in the photo). "...your terminal nuts are great items."

Gear wheels for Hornby Dublo locos

J41

J41 - Gear wheels for Hornby Dublo locos - several different types. I have managed to get hold of a decent supply of mixed gears. Some appear new, some have been used but are in very good condition. Priced each, enquire if you need more. Also if you want clarification about them - I was tearing my hair out by the time I'd got these sorted out. Please note that grub screws are not included.

A. Large diameter (18.5mm), fine gearing, would take two thin grub screws. West Country type. £5.75. TWO BOUGHT BY JD.

B1. Largish diameter (15.95mm), coarse gearing, would take two coarse grub screws. The (coarse) type found in N2s etc. £5.35.

B2. As B1 but fine geared. £5.35 delivered. ONE BOUGHT BY AR.

C. TYPE C HAVE NOW ALL GONE.

D. Medium diameter (13.05mm), coarse gearing, would take two grub screws. £5.25.

E. TYPE E HAVE NOW ALL GONE.

F. Small (8.5mm), bevelled gearing, would take two fine grub screws. £5.75. THREE BOUGHT BY MB.

G. Medium diameter (item G. is not photographed, 13.2mm diameter). Fine gearing, would take two thin grub screws. The type found on R1s. £5.15.

Grub screws for gear wheels

H05

TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY JD. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY CO. TWO BOUGHT BY MB. TWO BOUGHT BY TC. TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY RH. H05 - Grub screws for gear wheels. There are two types: short/wide and long/narrow. See also the extremely short thin type immediately below. Please specify which you want. Short/wide ones are £3.20 per pair delivered, long/narrow are £3.75 per pair. Can supply singly if needed.  (Items supplied will be equivalent to those in the photo).

THREE BOUGHT BY RP. ONE BOUGHT BY RP. Grub screws for CoCo & CoBo gear wheels. These are the extremely short thin type found on the motorised bogies (Meccano part 20249). Very good original or new/unused/repro items. £3.75 per pair. Can supply singly if needed. (65p postal discount only on this item). (Several equivalent items are usually available}.

H45

TWO PAIRS BOUGHT BY MI. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY MI. ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY CD. H45 - Screws to fix diesel sideframes to their bogies. Excellent condition original or repro items will be supplied.£4.05 per pair delivered (ie one pair of screws is sufficient for one sideframe), £3.05 for subsequent pairs. Meccano part 11964. (Several equivalent items are usually available}.

H47

H47 - Body/chassis screws (3 off) for West Country. There are three screws: the long one which goes through the chimney (Meccano part 20638), and the two small ones (2548) which fasten the chassis to the body underneath the firebox. The long one will need shortening to fit.  New/unused/repro items. Screws can be supplied individually if needed. £7.30. (Items supplied will be equivalent to those in the photo).

H44

ONE BOUGHT BY MS. H44 - Screw, body/chassis, suitable for BoBo and Diesel shunter. Meccano part 7515. Original or repro supplied. £5.90. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

H48

ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY RC. H48 - Small countersunk screws. There are several applications for these on Hornby Dublo locomotives, eg part 7511. New/unused/repro items. £3.15 per pair delivered. Please enquire if you are unsure whether they will fit. (Items supplied will be equivalent to those in the photo).

Q36A

Q36B

C77

ONE BOUGHT BY NH. ONE BOUGHT BY GOC. ONE BOUGHT BY TW. C77 - Screw ('stud') and nut to fix bogie for A4 and Duchess. Meccano parts 11563 and 1005. Very good original or repro items. £6.15 delivered. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

C78

ONE BOUGHT BY CG. TWO BOUGHT BY AR. ONE BOUGHT BY DML. FOUR BOUGHT BY AK. C78 - Shouldered screw to attach the following to their chassis: 264T bogie & pony, 8F pony, Castle bogie, City bogie, West Country bogie. Meccano part 7737. £4.15.  (Several equivalent items are usually available).

L04

ONE BOUGHT BY CD. Screw, body/chassis, 8F and Castle tender. Original item. Meccano part 27. £5.70. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

C80

C80 - Screws, body/chassis, 8F - for Ringfield 8F. Meccano parts 7513 (1 off) and 7511 (2 off). Small screws also fit Ringfield Castle. £7.00. (Either original or excellent repro items will be supplied according to availability).

(Several equivalent items are usually available).

C97

C97 - Shouldered screw for City of London/Liverpool. Fastens the pony truck to the chassis. Also bogie screw for EMU & E3002. Meccano part 20762. £7.35.  (Several equivalent items are usually available).

F76

F76 - Shouldered screw for West Country Barnstaple, Dorchester. Fastens the (rear) pony truck to the chassis. Meccano part 21738. £8.65. 

F80

ONE BOUGHT BY CO. ONE BOUGHT BY PM. ONE BOUGHT BY RC. TWO BOUGHT BY PP. ONE BOUGHT BY JC. ONE BOUGHT BY GM. ONE BOUGHT BY GOC. ONE BOUGHT BY ME. F80 - Square headed bolt (Meccano part 12347, "Front Stud") & nut, body/chassis, for Duchess of Montrose and Atholl. Very good original or repro items. £6.10. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

G54

ONE PAIR BOUGHT BY RC. G54 - Screws (Meccano parts 5129) and nuts (Meccano parts 1212) to hold Duchess cylinders in place. £6.05 per pair (ie two screws, two nuts) delivered (can also supply singly if needed). (Items supplied will be equivalent to that in the photo).

G36

ONE BOUGHT BY GC. ONE BOUGHT BY CS. G36 - Screw for Castle locos. Fastens the front of the loco body to the chassis. Meccano part 141. £5.45 delivered. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

D02

ONE BOUGHT BY RC. TWO BOUGHT BY TOS. D02 - Screw and washer to fix pony. For newer A4s, Duchesses and N2. Screw is Meccano part 12832, washer is part 1182. £3.40.  (Several equivalent items are usually available).

D03

ONE BOUGHT BY CG. TWO BOUGHT BY AK. D03 - Body/chassis bolt for City and 264T, also 264T valve gear subassembly. Meccano part 26A. £3.40. Very good condition.  (Several equivalent items are usually available).

J54

J54 - Screw for R1, shunter, CoCo etc couplings. Note that some R1 couplings are held in place by rivets, this is the screw for the ones that are screwed in place. Meccano part 21505. Original Hornby Dublo item or excellent reproduction will be supplied. £4.60. Please specify whether your coupling is metal or plastic. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

F17

ONE BOUGHT BY TK. F17 - Plastic chimney top for R1. £4.20 for a new example, Priced each (photo shows two angles). These come in generally odd colours, so there's a good chance you'll need to paint them.

D09

D09 - Screw, body/chassis for R1 and West Country. Meccano part 20638 (doesn't include chimney top). £3.55. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

M77

ONE OF EACH BOUGHT BY TP. TWO SETS BOUGHT BY BA. ONE SET BOUGHT BY MB. ONE SET BOUGHT BY PP. ONE OF EACH BOUGHT BY JH. M77 - Screws and nuts for CoCo, CoBo and EMU couplings (ie the non-rivetted sort). Two screws (Meccano part 21505) and two hexagonal nuts (Meccano part 1541) included. £8.45. Either original items or excellent repros will be supplied. Can also supply singly if needed. (Items supplied will be equivalent to those in the photo). (Couplings also available separately).

ONE BOUGHT BY CO. Insulating bush for CoCo / CoBo / EMU bogies. Original Hornby Dublo or excellent repro item to be supplied. Equivalent to Meccano part 21397. £6.20 delivered. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

ONE BOUGHT BY RP. Insulated washer for CoCo/CoBo. This is the very thin washer which is used with screw 2954 at the top of the non-motor bogie. Original Hornby Dublo or excellent repro item to be supplied. Equivalent to Meccano part 20728. £5.20 delivered. (Several equivalent items are usually available). (65p postal discount only on this item).

F91

ONE BOUGHT BY CD. ONE BOUGHT BY TOS. ONE BOUGHT BY GD. F91 - Nut to fasten body to chassis, A4. Nut (hexagonal), body/chassis for A4. £4.10. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

ONE BOUGHT BY SW. Buffers for 264T EDL18. These have been made from brass, they're pretty decent castings, with a square faced base to push into the square shaped hole in the buffer beam. You will need to paint them. £2.85 first item delivered, £1.85 subsequent items (i.e. after postal discount).  (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Q39

Q39 - All identical, as per the photo. £3.15 delivered per pair. (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Pin - coupling rod.

D87

NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. Centre coupling rod pin - Castle. New/unused item. £2.20 first item delivered, £1.20 subsequent items (i.e. after postal discount). (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Pin - coupling rod.

D88

THREE BOUGHT BY TK. THREE BOUGHT BY GG. TWO BOUGHT BY CT. TWO BOUGHT BY JM. D88 - Coupling rod pin - Large (the later type). New/unused item. £2.85 first item delivered, £1.85 subsequent items (i.e. after postal discount). (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Pin - coupling rod.

D89

UNFORTUNATELY, THESE ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. D89 - Coupling rod pin - Small (the earlier type). New/unused item.

Pin - valve gear.

D90

TWO BOUGHT BY AH. TWO BOUGHT BY GB. D90 - Valve gear pin - Duchess / A4 valve gear. New/unused item. £2.50 first item delivered, £1.50 subsequent items (i.e. after postal discount). (Several equivalent items are usually available).

Items for renovation, repainting, repair - useful things but you'll need to do some work with them.

Prices include P&P and delivery within the UK, £1.00 multiple purchase discount off every item after the first .

HORNBY DUBLO SERVICE SHEETS and EAGLE CUTAWAY DRAWINGS. You can click here  to go to a page elsewhere on my site where you can find useful reference material:

All the Hornby Dublo Service Sheets are available for you to copy - save on your computer

or print them out - if you don't have the excellent Hornby Dublo companion book (Foster). 

Also, the "Eagle" comic had many really interesting big drawings of all sorts of railway operations in the 1950's, just the right vintage for Hornby Dublo. I have taken lots of photos of these, and, since they don't appear to be anywhere else on the internet, have published them as well. They show how the locomotives, equipment and operations worked in a straightforward way, usually using cutaway drawings. If you haven't seen them before, I

hope they give you as much fun as they did me.

These are all large and detailed images, you will find them all by following the above link.