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In wishing to replace wheels on my Hornby Mk3 coaches, I approached a manufacturer of model railway wheels, gears etc - Ultrascale Products Ltd.
Ultrascale Products replied that the wheels for my coaches (Mk2/Mk3 coaches) were priced at £3.00 per axle (2 wheels+axle) plus £2.00 postage.
Unfortunately due to high demand on their production, a period of 3 to 5 months waiting time from date of receipt of my order.
Owing to the waiting time of delivery - my order in this instance will be put on a slow burner.

 

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Yes DS239 you are absolutely correct in that my Mk4 Intercity coaches were manufactured in Margate and indeed have plastic inners and square axles.
These coaches were bought in excellent second hand condition, but front bogies are prone to jitters when traversing over points and rail joiners. Replacing the bogies and fitting Allan Gibson wheels has not cured the problem completely.
It is most appreciated in information you provided, relating to the Hornby coach wheels and I have taken note.