Can Lawrie fix the Broken Bachmann B1? Lawrie Goes a Model Loco Episode 16

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3 жыл бұрын

Hello everyone,
Remember the B1 which came out of the big box from the loft but wouldn't run?
Lawrie wants to see if he can return it to working condition - but is he really capable of such a feat?
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@robstrains8711 3 жыл бұрын

You definitely need a loco cradle when working on them makes things so much easier. I don't think Mainline did make any of these.

@almostkentish3042 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see someone tackle and indeed fix an old split chassis model, and it's definitely a lot better for it! Well done Lawrie!

@davidstrains4910 3 жыл бұрын

If only other people would understand that basic maintenance of these types of locomotives will allow them to still perform well.

@rudolphbondefangerer5513 3 жыл бұрын

@@davidstrains4910 Most of them do.

@foxhillrailway2252 16 күн бұрын

i just got myself this model and mine so far seems to be running great... nice video on the servicing ... ATB Neil

@SammyBFilms 3 жыл бұрын

I can smell these old model locos, even when they're not in the room with me! :-D Good stuff. :-)

@davidstrains4910 3 жыл бұрын

If it still has a limp it may be worth checking the black inserts on the driving wheels it’s is very common to find that they have expanded outwards which can cause the coupling rods to catch on them which does cause a fair bit of resistance which could be responsible for the limp in running Only option to fix it if that is the issue is to take the coupling rod off the wheel out remove the black insert from the wheel itself then paint the inside of the area black so it all matches.

@jamessucksinlife170 3 жыл бұрын

I have recently restored a old Bachman B1 and it was a pain in the backside, I worked on during lockdown and even tho I had all the time in the world to do it, I found so many problems and things that had to be replaced it took me 6 months!!

@jpsholland 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing contrast. I own a 1966 Marklin HO German class V200 which is used a lot. I replaced the carbon brushes and traction tires, the AC + pickup sledge, clean it and ad new lubrication, build in an old Delta decoder, and she run again after 20 - 25 minutes, and digital now. (full metal jacket loco, weight a ton and still no sign of zinc rot)

@johnjephcote7636 Жыл бұрын

Ah, a nice body and tender. When I built an EM underframe I put a can motor in the tender and using flexible shafts, gave it a six-wheel drive - three worms and three gears.

@lmm Жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds pretty nifty!

@ciaranburke3243 3 жыл бұрын

Well done 👏

@crazyfvck 3 жыл бұрын

That dial up noise brought some memories ;) Anyway, glad you were able to get it fixed :) It definitely runs much better!

@maltnz 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for finding those 3D print wheel connectors - I have been looking for those for ages.

@oliverbrookes27 3 жыл бұрын

That pen type multihead screwdriver is a great piece of kit. I have the same one for when I needed to fix a camera lens.

@colinmeredith7114 6 ай бұрын

V eye count Ridley....fit the body onto a modern chassis and see the big difference 🙂. I converted about eight of the Bachmann B1's...easy body replacement..throw the split-chassis away!

@PaulSmith-pl7fo 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lawrie. Complete the phrase "Dammit, Jim...".

@shayleebell9206 3 жыл бұрын

mainline didn't make the B1 Replica Railways did, they even had the Bachmann label underneath on some. but they are all made in the same factory owned by Kader

@lmm 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah! One of my others is a replica railways one - didn't mainline produce one at all?

@PHsRailwayVideos 3 жыл бұрын

I had a Replica Railways one but it was terrible, the valve gear fell apart and I got rid of it.

@shayleebell9206 3 жыл бұрын

@@lmm nope this site covers everything they made www.mainlinerailways.org.uk/

@shayleebell9206 3 жыл бұрын

had the replica one way back when it was a good runner, didnt have any problems, some of my best stock was the old split chassis mainline and Replica locomotives.... miss having an OO set up like i used to

@thelittletug9321 3 жыл бұрын

Im 99% sure that by taking the wheels out of the axle he has unquartered them and if he fixes that the limp would go away

@lmm 3 жыл бұрын

They are square fitting ones, so getting the things correctly quartered isn't that hard

@thelittletug9321 3 жыл бұрын

@@lmm oh really thats interesting i didn't know that locos came with Square axles thats cool and very helpful

@lmm 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the lugs that go inside are square - earlier mainline and replica railways ones are not square, so quartering is a pain!

@thelittletug9321 3 жыл бұрын

@@lmm thats lucky i dont think they did things like that in the states i would make things much especially easy

@MrKenichi22 Жыл бұрын

Great job fixing it

@lmm Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Captain_Char 3 жыл бұрын

I saw some OO gauge live steam models and thought to myself Mr Lawrie needs one of of these, also with 3d printing, it wouldnt be hard to make replacement parts for these engines given how much people, lol i like how as I was typing this you legit got them,

@realnutteruk1 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, now I remember why I model diesels! :-P

@gerardburton3741 Жыл бұрын

You can also get replacement axels from Peters Spares.

@lmm Жыл бұрын

Oh really

@RAVAGERrules 3 жыл бұрын

I got a couple models that leave a bit to be desired (mostly cheap eBay finds) so as I sit here sipping coffee, I guess I’ll start pulling them out

@davidglass2065 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this upload,I think you have shown me where the fault lies on my Jinty. Once more into the breech dear fellows....wish me luck and smoke me a Kipper.

@lmm 2 жыл бұрын

Hope it fixes it!

@davidglass2065 2 жыл бұрын

@@lmm Well it now runs which it didnt before,however the rods are making it lock up now.

@andromedaturnbull3512 3 жыл бұрын

Ah, you see, Lawrie, ideally you need to fit a Turner Overdrive to it. Then it'll be down to the line.

@sturmtigerking4263 3 жыл бұрын

This is almost identical to my rebuilt royal Scott, it has broken axles and the block now shorts the whole thing due to broken insulators

@henrybest4057 3 жыл бұрын

I suspect that the limping is due to the motion binding. Can you take the motor out and turn the wheels by hand to feel where in the cycle the binding happens?

@TheGWR0-4-0 3 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure Mainline didn’t make a b1, might be wrong, Great video!

@TheElDoctoro24 2 жыл бұрын

Replica Railways did 👍

@sawyerawr5783 3 жыл бұрын

Random question, but who makes that screwdriver/pen thing you were using in this? It looks useful.

@houseofsteinert 3 жыл бұрын

Funny t-shirt.

@QALibrary 3 жыл бұрын

I love the T-shirt

@DavidL_atashgroveparkmr 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video…..I’m trying to get a bachmann split chassis pannier tank running again but the motor doesn’t run when I connect a power supply via alligator clip test leads as you show to the terminals motor terminals. I’ve tested the power leads on another loco so I know the leads do have power What would cause one of these split chassis (brush?) motors to fail & is it repairable? Thanks in advance

@campingstoveman 3 жыл бұрын

Did you oil the axles and maybe a bit of extra weight in the tender would help.

@irishsixtysixfanGbrf66739 3 жыл бұрын

Ha lawrie they only show up for the videos on mobile devices not on laptop or tv

@lestercooper1871 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lawrie, have you checked the back to back measurement on the loco .?

@prime1971 3 жыл бұрын

could definitely do with an "italian tuneup" get the lubrication worked in and brushes cleaned up

@irishsixtysixfanGbrf66739 3 жыл бұрын

Need to put the video links in the description for people who use laptops and on tvs

@Scrimjer 2 жыл бұрын

I have never been successful gluing a Bachman nylon gear, when they split as they always do you, just have to replace them, I miss brass gears.

@lmm 2 жыл бұрын

This worked very well!

@bentullett6068 3 жыл бұрын

Did I hear Lawrie thinking of getting a proper layout? If you do look into the track plans books from Hornby or Peco.

@Hiawatha_Productions Жыл бұрын

I noticed that part of the valve gear was bouncing up as the locomotive was running, I’m not sure what that could mean, but I think it may be something to look out for

@lmm Жыл бұрын

I'll have to have another look at it. Something has been catching

@JintySteam1 3 жыл бұрын

Liike James May fixing things.

@tgeiii3554 3 жыл бұрын

Lawrie, wouldn't this be episode 17 of LGLL? Since the episode before the last was the 15th, and the last episode was also the 15th. Would last be the 16th then this the 17th?