Hobby11 Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 OK I am sure it's been answered but the set up of the forum doesn't help and a search doesn't show anything!Since I now have an oval to run on I've found that my A4 lifts the inside front wheels on the front bogie when going round curves. The A3 doesn't! I know there's a fix somewhere but can someone remind me what it is?! (The black tape has gone, btw!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 In some cases there is some excess or ‘flash’ on the bogie casting that catches causing the lift. It’s not the purposely moulded wheel irons that are visible at the front, so don’t snip them off! Also just check the front spring assembly is not sticking. There is a tiny clear plastic washer that seats the coil spring against the bogie casting, it can slip inside the elongated pivot of the bogie casting. take care not to let any parts fly off if you undo this, a good tip is undo it in a clear plastic bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby11 Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 Thanks RM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Hobby, there were some pictures but like you I can’t find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Buried on page 4: https://uk.hornby.com/community/forum/front-bogies-on-a4-william-whitelaw-353921?ccm_paging_p=1&ccm_order_by=&ccm_order_by_direction= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Fishy is like a bloodhound for finding buried info… better than the search function 🤣 thanks mate 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 To be aware of as an associated cause of front truck lift. To correct, use two pairs of pliers to straighten or correct the crank, it’s pretty substantial! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Fishy is like a bloodhound for finding buried info… better than the search function 🤣 thanks mate 👍 No probs, it’s because I have a memory for what and where and I ask for titles to be made helpful too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby11 Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 Thanks, Fishmanoz, I knew it was around somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moccasin Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 I noticed my Flying Scotsman doing this after it came back from repair by Hornby, at least on R2 curves but am not sure about 3rd or 4th radius. I don’t recall it happening before then, but I may just not have noticed. Next time I bring things out of the cupboard, I’ll see if I can follow these tips and fix the issue without making things worse. I really don’t want to have to send it back again. I don’t have much time or inclination for modelling at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobby11 Posted June 8, 2023 Author Share Posted June 8, 2023 Still doing it, tried all three fixes. Will have to have a think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted June 8, 2023 Share Posted June 8, 2023 Although I said be careful not to clip off the wheel irons…. If it’s interfering with the bodywork you might have to remove them completely. They are only glued on. TBH the detail is so fine it’s impossible to really make out and a smooth running loco is more important. My newly replaced WW has this issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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