Two Simple Accucraft Modifications

Chris Bird · Post by **Chris Bird** » Wed Nov 27, 2013 12:04 am

Hi folks
Now I am more used to sending bits of brass over to the USA, but when I saw two modifications being marketed by The Train Department in the US, I had to buy them to try on my Quarry Hunslet.

The first is a replacement regulator, which has a finer cone and twin O rings for smoother operation. I gather it fits all Accucraft, but I only tried it on my basic Ruby before fitting it to my manual control Quarry Hunslet. It works a treat and is very simple to fit as you can see here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KrxPTbsPdM (Preview)

The second is a replacement gas valve which has a much finer thread and the twin O rings for smooth operation. This version was specifically for the Quarry Hunslet, but there are other versions for different Accucraft locos. It also works a treat and is very simple to fit:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_Zgvfr0twY (Preview)
Cheers
Chris

vjoneslong5040 · Post by **vjoneslong5040** » Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:29 am

Thank you very much for spotting these Chris! Just the other day I was thinking about the finer control for my Lawley and the gas valve seems to be spot on! Guess I know what my Christmas pay check will be going on!

Chris Bird · Post by **Chris Bird** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 5:11 pm

My pleasure - it was great to find them and importing from the US was not a problem.

I also made a little film of fitting one to a Ruby here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm__QoI8RYE

and if you fancy seeing the manufacturer making a similar valve, look here - it is fascinating to watch:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmCKgs5 ... re=mh_lolz

Cheers
Chris

Gremlin · Post by **Gremlin** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:06 pm

that's impressive to watch, would take a lot lot more time on a manual lathe

Chris Bird · Post by **Chris Bird** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:20 pm

Gremlin:92481 wrote:that's impressive to watch, would take a lot lot more time on a manual lathe

That degree of accuracy would take me forever - or possibly longer:D
Cheers
Chris

Gremlin · Post by **Gremlin** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:21 pm

Yes I can relate to that.

I did look on the Train department the other day for these items but couldn't see them, do you have a link please.

scrap that, just looked again and they popped up easily.

Chris Bird · Post by **Chris Bird** » Fri Nov 29, 2013 11:32 pm

Gremlin:92483 wrote:Yes I can relate to that.

I did look on the Train department the other day for these items but couldn't see them, do you have a link please.

scrap that, just looked again and they popped up easily.

And I can relate to that! The first time I looked I couldn't find them and the next time I had forgotten where I found them!

For everyone else go to www.thetraindepartment.com - then click on Accucraft and replacement parts.

Cheers
Chris

Post by **philipy** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 7:09 am

The Train Department have an ad on p67 of the latest SMT.

Philip

Chris Bird · Post by **Chris Bird** » Sat Nov 30, 2013 4:39 pm

philipy:92489 wrote:The Train Department have an ad on p67 of the latest SMT.

Philip

Thanks Philip - I hadn't noticed that!
Cheers
Chris

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 10:10 pm

I've just received my regulator and gas regulator from these guys for my ragleth. I've fitted both but with the gas reg fully closed it leaks gas as if the valve was wide open. Any ideas?

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 10:28 pm

Ok, I may have ordered the wrong valve as it's about 4mm too short....

Chris Bird · Post by **Chris Bird** » Wed Sep 24, 2014 11:19 pm

LnBmad:104329 wrote:Ok, I may have ordered the wrong valve as it's about 4mm too short....

No - I suspect that you ordered the right one but some Accucraft valves are different. First thing to do is to contact Jason Kovac at The Train Department.
Cheers
Chris

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 10:08 am

Thanks for the advice Chris. I have sent them an email and will let you know the outcome

MikeD · Post by **MikeD** » Thu Sep 25, 2014 10:25 am

LnBmad:104326 wrote:I've just received my regulator and gas regulator from these guys for my ragleth. I've fitted both but with the gas reg fully closed it leaks gas as if the valve was wide open. Any ideas?

I had the same issue! I contacted Jason and he supplied a replacement that works very well...

Mike D

Chris Cairns · Post by **Chris Cairns** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:42 pm

Anyone got caught out by the HMRC VAT & Royal Mail collection fee with these orders from The Train Department? I'm looking at ordering 2 replacement regulator valves, and if I understand it correctly the value of the goods includes the postage costs to the UK, and VAT is chargeable on goods over the value of £15.

I was wondering how others had easily managed to order these valves online, but it is easy to miss the important message regarding International Orders on their Home Page unless you scroll down first (dependant on your screen resolution) prior to selecting the Upgrade Valves menu option which is near the top of the Home Page.

I've got a 2013 Ragleth which is fitted with a factory fitted No.5 jet and have found the gas valve works just fine once you've got the burner to stabilise on initial light up. I've fitted a replacement Chuffed2Bits No.5 jet to my Edrig which has also improved that burner.

Chris Cairns

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:48 pm

I had no issues ordering from them.

Chris Cairns · Post by **Chris Cairns** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 4:01 pm

When I tried to place an order the last time I went straight to their Upgrade Valves page from the Home Page, but there is nothing obvious about how you should fill in your International Address in their Shopping Cart options (it requires a State & Zip Code). It was only after looking around their website that I found the message further down on their Home Page regarding how to fill in your International Address.

Chris Cairns

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Mon Sep 29, 2014 4:02 pm

Yeah that took a little bit of searching I have to admit. But the products are worth it

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