From across that same big pond I enjoyed this video and the personal history and your memories of these JEP and Hornby trains. I have some myself and recognize post war Hornby motors do indeed draw a lot of current. The Hornby motors are not the best quality (side plates of the frame are attached with cheap tab and slot connections, this soon can cause play and the motor then runs crooked, sometimes even so that it sticks against the field magnets. You can also take the motor only a few times apart, as the tabs brake loose). JEP's are always smooth runners.
Your films are always a treat to view. Interesting and enjoyable. Thank You 👍🎄 p.s. I also graduated in '68...it was another world. 😃
Awesome story, great looking Europeans!
From across that same big pond I enjoyed this video and the personal history and your memories of these JEP and Hornby trains.
I have some myself and recognize post war Hornby motors do indeed draw a lot of current. The Hornby motors are not the best quality (side plates of the frame are attached with cheap tab and slot connections, this soon can cause play and the motor then runs crooked, sometimes even so that it sticks against the field magnets. You can also take the motor only a few times apart, as the tabs brake loose).
JEP's are always smooth runners.