What are these for ?

[Debyani]

Hi,

I am a newbie. Just started with 2 Hornby kits purchased 2 weeks ago.
In both of them, I found 2 small plastic pieces, "b" shaped, about 10 mm tall.
Can't figure out what they are for ?

A mail to Hornby customer support has not elicited any answer even after 10 days.

Can you please help ?

Thanks in advance.

Debyani

[Flashbang]

Hi
Its really hard to say with being able to view the parts!
Can you post a clear picture of them so as we can then see them and advise further?

[john turner]

hi debyani,

it is possible the b shape plastic pieces are the vacuum pipes theese are fitted on front and rear of the engine ?

john

[Debyani]

Hi Flashbang & John,

Thanks for your replies.
I am attaching a photograph.
After taking the photograph, on seeing the magnified image, I could make out some corrugations on the curved portion of the "b". John's guess seems to be correct.

Anyway, waiting for your feedback.

regards,

Debyani

[TWICK9]

Hi Debyani, so much easier with a photo, as John said and you surmised these are vacuum pipes they should be fitted to the front and rear buffer beams.

[Flashbang]

Hi
Yes 100% vacuum pipes for front and rear buffer beams.
You may well find a pre drilled hole already in each beam to accept the pin of the pipe which stands above the beam a little once plugged in. :)

[Debyani]

Thanks everyone.