Unknown Model Train

[the_norris]

Hi

I was wondering if anyone could help me out - to the identity of this train.
Got it second hand, trying to workout what it is before i can request replacement parts to repair it.

Thanks

Phil

 

[Dennis]

If that's n-gauge, its a Farish model - LMS 4F?

Spares are not too difficult to get hold of for that chassis, quick look at the ads in a model railway mag should point you in the direction of a local dealer or try BRlines who are pretty good at fixing all things Farish.

 

[960012]

If that's n-gauge, its a Farish model - LMS 4F?

Its not a 4f, its a jinty fink they were classified 3f. looks like a graham farish n gauge model.

 

[the_norris]

Hi

Thanks for the replys - looking on Wikipedia - class 3F looks a close match.

It's definitely a Graham Farish model - stamped on the underside of the metal shell.

Thanks Dennis for the BRLines site - will check that out - did find can get motor brush direct from Bachmann - cheap as well on a couple of quid.

Phil

 

[Dennis]

The older Farish products are easy to dismantle and service at home; haven't had cause to dismantle any of their new (Chinese) offerings.

Just take care when changing the brushes, spring loaded - easy to lose them, same goes for the coupling springs - I'd suggest ordering some spare springs as well just in case things go wrong.

If you are considering a complete dismantle and declag of the innards, I found bathroom foamy mousse cleaner and a toothbrush does a good job, just be sure to rinse and dry well to prevent any degradation of the parts (and make sure they don't end up down the sink plughole!).

Refitting pickups takes a bit of practice but fortunately these are very robust and withstand an almost endless amount of clumsy refitting.

 

[the_norris]

Hi Dennis

Thanks for the tips. Found that the Class 3F brushes was running on the brass bit at the end of the carbon bit! Wonder why it ran bad. Needed 80% on the juice dial to get moving!

Phil