@trevor
Thank you for the kind words. Yes this one was somewhat challenging. Since mine had 8 terminals that were corroded and needed replaced along with the wiring inside some of which needed replaced. I always carefully observe and take things apart slowly documenting things with pictures to make sure I know what goes where when I go to put it all back together. For the terminals I am likely one (if not the only one) to source replacements from a China. I went to great lengths and browsed hundreds or thousands of battery terminal pics until I found one that was close to perfect. These were mostly for my TnA repairs but they work in several other Plarail items. I found the right size replacement brass rivets along with coming up with a technique that worked to re-rivet the terminals in.
All said, I thourouly love repairing these items. It all started for me with a broken Bash/Dash engine which had a bad motor. I taught myself to repair that one and the rest is history. I do wish I had more time to do this type of thing or other hobbies, but unfortunately work, family, etc... will take priority.
As for a repair shop, I have defiantly wondered about this. I think it would be so cool to have a Brick and Mortar shop with all sorts of Thomas/Tomy/Plarail things both new and old and then offer a service where someone could drop off the items needing repair and the get them fixed up. Also purchasing large lots from Japan in bulk to then fix/repair and resale.
Thank you for the kind words. Yes this one was somewhat challenging. Since mine had 8 terminals that were corroded and needed replaced along with the wiring inside some of which needed replaced. I always carefully observe and take things apart slowly documenting things with pictures to make sure I know what goes where when I go to put it all back together. For the terminals I am likely one (if not the only one) to source replacements from a China. I went to great lengths and browsed hundreds or thousands of battery terminal pics until I found one that was close to perfect. These were mostly for my TnA repairs but they work in several other Plarail items. I found the right size replacement brass rivets along with coming up with a technique that worked to re-rivet the terminals in.
All said, I thourouly love repairing these items. It all started for me with a broken Bash/Dash engine which had a bad motor. I taught myself to repair that one and the rest is history. I do wish I had more time to do this type of thing or other hobbies, but unfortunately work, family, etc... will take priority.
As for a repair shop, I have defiantly wondered about this. I think it would be so cool to have a Brick and Mortar shop with all sorts of Thomas/Tomy/Plarail things both new and old and then offer a service where someone could drop off the items needing repair and the get them fixed up. Also purchasing large lots from Japan in bulk to then fix/repair and resale.
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