SCALESPEED can provide a MOTOR reconditioning service for the following range of Hornby-Dublo, Wrenn & Triang Model Railway Locomotives

Integral motors as fitted in the 0-6-2T, 2-6-4T, A4, Duchess, City, Bullied Unrebuilt Pacific and Scot. These motors are of excellent basic design but often lack power. This is usually due to a poor magnetic field which results in a lack of torque and overheating. Rewinding in lap mode, and re-magnetising in situ results in a dramatic improvement in performance.

The cost for this service is £16.00
Thicker poles to improve magnetic field can be fitted to vertical armature motors but as it may involve slight modifications to fit into bodies, we need the bodies as well.
An extra charge of £10.00 is required for this service, (part of which is used for the extra postage weight).

1/2" DIAMETER OPEN FRAME MOTORS

As fitted to early Dublo Castles, 8F and later Wrenn and Dublo 0-6-0's and the integral motors fitted to the BO-BO and Brighton Belle. These are not of such good design as the armature is small and the worm(s) large resulting in most of the output being used to overcome gear friction. However, rewinding in lap and re-magnetising results in a worthwhile improvement.

The cost for this service is £14.50
BO-BO & Brighton Belle £16.50

RINGFIELD MOTORS

These were Dublo's answer to the shortcomings of the Castle and 8F motors of the 1/2" type. Unfortunately these vary in performance and often burn out whilst attempting normal duties. Rewinding in lap using non-thermoplastic insulation and re-magnetising, solves the problem and the improvement is well worthwhile.

The cost for this service is £15.50
CO-CO, CO-BO, Diesel Shunter & Southern Electric Motor Coach £16.50

Rewinding, replacing the commutator and re-magnetising remedies the problem. The power bogies suffer from the same problem and are similarly rectified.

The service cost for the XO3, XO4 (& XT60) is £10.50
The power bogies are £12.50

XO3 & XO4 reconditioned Motors are also available 'by return' exchange basis for £13.50

IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF WHAT WORK IS REQUIRED, SEND IT FOR A QUOTE.

CAB CLEAR MOTORS

SCALESPEED manufacture a very powerful and efficient replacement 'CAB CLEAR' motor for the Hornby Dublo & Wrenn ringfield fitted steam loco. This motor fits in the boiler (not on the footplate) and significantly improves the performance and appearance of the loco. Each motor is individually fitted to your engine so we need the complete loco (with body). Comparative photos available by email request.

The cost to supply and fit the motor is £29.50

D.C.C. CONTROL

We are now able to offer a service to modify & fit chips to H/D, Wrenn and Triang Locos so that they will run with D.C.C.

The charge for this service is £9.50 +cost of chip (usually £12.50) (Some power bogies cannot be modified)

WHEEL FITTING SERVICE

To further enhance the smooth running of your locomotives SCALESPEED offer a wheel fitting service. Standard profile ROMFORD wheels are used throughout on Drivers, Bogies, Tenders etc. All wheels are finished in matt black & on the A4, City & Duchess are a size closer to scale, also on which fully flanged drivers can be fitted if you you have suitable large radius curves (please state at time of ordering). The cost are as follows. Please send complete loco with body & tender.

If Converting from 3 to 2 rail when replacing wheels, please add £5.00 for the 2-rail pick-up.

TRIANG The same prices apply to similar Triang Models. Alternatively old Triang wheels can be re-profiled to to run on modern track (Code 100) £9.50

EMU & Diesel power bogie wheels can be replaced with Romford disc wheels £17.50

Service includes checking & lubrication of motor & motion. Any minor missing or worn 'running’ parts replaced, fine tuning of brushes & pick-ups to provide maximum power.

SCALESPEED rewind H/D & Wrenn armatures in a unique way (lap) to provide more power although this is at the cost of top speed.

A remag is absolutely essential after removing any magnet. Measurements have shown that 70% of magnetism is lost immediately a magnet is disturbed let alone removed.

Please pack Locos carefully in bubblewrap. Use a large enough box. Do not send body unless you are unsure about taking loco to pieces.

We cannot take responsibility for loss or damage in the post.

Locos/motors will be returned by normal mail. Recorded delivery 65p extra. Postal charges apply to U.K. only. Please allow up to 21 days for the return of goods.

All work is guaranteed for 2 years.

Please Note: Special Delivery is recommended if you consider your goods to be of high or sentimental value, please add appropriate return Special Delivery post & packing charge.

Prop. D. W. Good. June 2006