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Thanks for all this info. I'll contact those people and see what happens .

Really?! That would be awesome. How likely is it though ?

Yeah that sounds like good advice. Would anywhere else still stock Class As in one of the orange liveries?

Hello, I'm modelling DC OO gauge about a year and currently have mainly US and British stuff. I'd like to get my hands on a 141, 181, 071, or A Class . Problem is I don't fancy paying around 250+ euro for a used loco on ebay. Does anyone have suggestions where else I should be looking? I am happy with DC and the loco doesn't have to be in perfect condition, I don't mind a project. A second related question is should I buy a MM 121 now even though it isn't my first choice? It is available and is good value at 189 new. And I'm afraid that if I don't purchase now and change my mind later on it will only be available for silly money on ebay and I'll regret not having picked it up new . Thanks for any help.

Thanks for all the advice. I was able to take it apart and give it a clean which improved things. I'm waiting for lube oil and grease to come in the post and then I'll strip it further and lube everything more. Video of it now: http://imgur.com/gallery/BkUK9Qr Feels satisfying to have improved it, hopefully after a further clean and lube it will be as quiet as my other spectrum diesel. Is it advisable to strip this truck down further for lubing?

Hello all, I've just recieved a second hand us diesel dc loco off ebay and it makes a horrible grinding noise. Hopefully u can hear it in the clip below. Just wondering if anyone can help diagnose the problem, should I attempt a repair or just return. I am very new to this, 3 months at the hobby, this is my 5th train. Many thanks http://imgur.com/gallery/b9zxEr7