Neodymium Magnets

[Viscount]

I was able to source these for the Triang X04 but are they available for the Triang R157/R555 (DMU/Blue Pullman using the X3121 power bogie; they're be the same as the ones in the R357 and R751 (class 31 and 37)? Thanks for any help.

[Mountain Goat]

Not sure. They should be available. But have you considered buying a re-magnetizer instead which can be used on many makes and types of magnets? (I do not know if these are still being made, but if they are, they will be a good long term investment if they are still made).

https://youtu.be/yyyPKCHa0gQ?feature=shared

Those neo magnets work well, but a bit too well as they are very strong. Means that the motor may feel extra "Lumpy" when running. I really puzzle with the claims that neo magnets magnetism last 10,000 years as I didn't realize they had been in production for so long. Has to be one of the worlds longest manufactured items in production that I am aware of, but I never came across these magnets until around 20-25 years ago, so I wonder where they had been used in the past? Maybe they were used on charriots or for holding trousers up on those heavy suits of armour? Who knows!

Anyway. I thought I would suggest the re-magnetizer incase there is no other option, as the main thing is to keep our locos running, and many older Triang locos magnets need a boost by now due to their age.

[Viscount]

Thanks for your reply.

I had thought about a remagnetiser but they are over £100 and that's quite a few neo magnets!

The source I used for the X04 ones no longer seems to trade and the only ones I can find on line for locomotives are the X04. I had previously also been able to get ones for Wrenn but cannot locate those now either.

I suppose if I cannot get neo ones, a remagger is the only option.

[Viscount]

I've ordered a remagnetiser. Will report results soon. Thanks.

[Mountain Goat]

I bought one but I have not tried it yet. It is a very handy piece of kit. Just look after those coils so do not have the coils energized for too long at a time. But yes. One of those tools that if one has other modellers nearby who also need their magnets strengthening, it is worth the long term investment.

It is a case of "Do I spend on new models or do I spend on equipment to ensure my current models keep on the rails?" sort of idea. While ones collection may start off small, the buying new models option may be better, but as ones collection grows, the latter option is the best long term approach, even though some of these purchases are big ones.

£100 may seem a lot, but put it this way. Is less than the cost of an average 00 gauge loco these days, so if the money spent keeps several locos on the rails, and opens up a portal that one can also buy other non-runners at bargain prices to get running as one now has some of the tools to help one do so, then the initial investment will eventually pay for itself. Even if one looks at the long term saving in future postage costs by doing it "In house" rather than having to send off to get ones motors re-magnetized or send off for new magnets, it will eventually come to a similar price, so one may as well buy the tool and have it there for when one needs it to save time and stress... As long as one remembers where one has put the tool when one needs it...

[Viscount]

Agreed!

[Viscount]

The Magnetiser works really well. Well made, quality piece of equipment. Very pleased with it.

[Mountain Goat]

I am so glad! I thought it would be the answer. Opens up the possibilities...