Ripley's T'nA repair thread

We managed to get through our T'nA's this week!!
...of which 11 will be needing your services.:/
I was unable to get to the post office today though, so I will try to ship them out tomorrow(sat), or if not Monday. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do, or PM me with any instructions. Thanks!! Ttys

[ripley802]

Sounds good. If you can add a note with the box of what you noted as being an issue with them that may help with the repairs. These may take me a little while..

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Also, and I am sure you will, please pack securely to avoid any damage to the shell/plastic.

Yep aready done..
Each one has a post-it on its underside with its problem, and yes they will be packed well, as I am already heartbroken that I already put a scuff mark on the tender sticker of an absolutely pristine mint as it gets James straight from the box! :::
(Just as I was thinking maybe a shouldn't send the battery shell because it was so perfect, I dropped it, only to reflexively catch it against the corner of the battery compartment!!) You'll see what I mean when you hold it...it'll make you sick too...Many of them are mint right out of the box.

[ripley802]

Dang...
I will take care of them and do my best to get them back to good working order.

Oooooo that’s not good muddy, may I ask why you took them out of the box?

They're so old, that even bnib, the likelyhood of cracked shrunken gears is inevitable.

[ripley802]

All engines arrived safe and sound. Great packaging Muddy.

I have gone through and had a quick look. I have separated into the gear related repairs and then the others. Good news, I have the U.K. Percy back up and going. This one is a great runner to me. Seems to have good speed and sound is nice and clear. Also the American accent Thomas is good to go. Both were creaked gears. On to the others soon. I will have some time this weekend to take a closer look.

That Percy, his wires look Awdry, I mean awry (lol that pun)

Outstanding!!!
I'm just happy that they are safe! Great to hear there are 2 down...thanks!
Looking forward to your next post!

I wish I had a talk n action engine