No. 152 Remotoring a Hornby Q6
With all the rain outside putting a stop to gardening I have been grounded and have used the opportunity to tackle some longstanding issues. Hornby first released their Q6 models in June 2016. Having being raised in Middlesbrough I had to take delivery of two versions, an Early Emblem and one with a Late Crest. They were tested and given a run around the layout before being stored away to make room for some BR (WR) trains. Q6 63443 Hornby R3425 February 2018 and Hornby released a further Early Emblem version. I dug out my two original models and ran all three together. It soon became obvious that one of the first models, number 63443, was a much slower runner. On handling the model I was shocked to realise just how hot the bodyshell had become around the motor. With further running I could well imagine melting the smokebox. Some research showed a problem with Hornby motors of a similar vintage. My engine was too old to return for a refund. I would buy a new motor (X7148