The Hornby Class 50 is one of the best models Hornby produces and detailing is of a high standard on this model. Unfortunately, items do get damaged or broken on this class of loco.

I had a Class 50 with broken Compressor detailing on the underframe and missing Buffer Steps. Getting spares was near impossible so I decided to design some spares people can download and print.

These are not 100% accurate but are good representations like Hornby has produced. The compressors on the model can easily be broken if you accidentally touch this area when you pick up the model, I have created a version of this as is and another with a rear support to make it a little more robust. You will need to remove the body from the chassis and glue the replacement in place.

The Buffer Steps are a fragile item on this model and can easily be broken or lost. I have created a version very similar to the original but slightly stronger for when printed with resin. There are locating pins available but a dab of glue wouldn't go amiss. (If you have broken sprung buffers I would recommend you replace them with Accursascale Class 37 Oval Sprung buffers which are identical to the Class 50's)

These designs have been designed to be printed on a resin 3d printer. The examples in the photos have been printed on an AnyCubic Photon M3 Resin 3D printer.

I use AnyCubic Water Washable Resin for most of my items but use AnyCubic ABS Like Resin for anything that needs to be stronger and tougher.