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Sunday, July 7, 2024

Buffer beam detail.

Most modern model locos come with a detailing pack that includes parts for the buffer beam - hoses, couplings and similar. Usually I do not fit these but having looked at the Class 67 in the Hornby Transport for Wales Train Pack having fitted the DCC chip I thought that it was worth having a go.

This is what the loco looks like before any details are added.

Hornby Class 67 Transport for Wales Train Pack

This is the content of the detailing pack with enough parts for both ends of the loco. However you cannot have a working coupling to couple up to the coaches if you fit the details. However as the loco will only ever run with the coaches in one direction I decided to detail the front end that is seen and fit the coupling at the other, relatively, unseen end.

Hornby Class 67 Transport for Wales Train Pack

Using a few spots of superglue, the various parts were added and they do make a noticeable difference. Well worth the effort!
Hornby Class 67 Transport for Wales Train Pack


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