CLASS 66s Repairs, Reconstruction and Running (TRAIN LIFT IN ACTION) on my N gauge Model Railway.
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3 жыл бұрынCLASS 66s Repairs, Reconstruction and Running (TRAIN LIFT IN ACTION) on my N gauge Model Railway.
Well after the last video the 66 was not my favourite loco. I did, though, order the parts to repair it. Also a new introduction along with a risky modification.
In this video I:
- I demonstrate how I fitted new worm drives to a Graham Farish class 66 (very similar for most farish diesels).
- Introduced the new loco and explain my plans for it.
- Discuss / explain my proposals for converting the DC running 66 to a dummy vehicle.
- Explain the issues of this conversion.
- Show all three 66s, the existing Colas one and many other trains running.
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@ThePeejRR 3 жыл бұрын
You N scalers are all nuts! HO/OO scale saves eyes and nerves.
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Ha ha ha, wot are you like? N gauge saves on space too. Lol
@Elvenhome 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see the inner workings of a diesel n gauge loco. Glad you got the 66 sorted. Your heart must have sunk when it started pulsing again. Stephen
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Stephen, yes it did sink a bit, but Id just ran it successfully on the test track. Then I remembered I had this decoder in my Colas 60
@mick9885 3 жыл бұрын
Morning John, Some nice Trains running there 👍
@eddyweller4503 3 жыл бұрын
Morning John, that was a good job of heavy engineering, your very brave tackling these jobs. It's bad enough in "00" that I use never mind "n". I'm full of admiration. The layout looks brilliant and that lift is something else. Very well done you. You and yours look after yourselfs. Stay safe see you on the next one Eddy xx
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Ahh thx Eddie, much appreciated and glad you’re enjoying the channel.
@exehavenharbour 3 жыл бұрын
Always interesting John love to see the trains running too. I have at last some very limited running at Exehaven which was a relief after my first attempts at soldering!!! Cheers John, John
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Thx John, you will get there - from small acorns...
@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John - loved the "open heart surgery" on the first 66. Very clever of you to 3d print the motor block to turn another 66 into a "dummy". Enjoyed the running clips - especially the views of the block tanker train. Cheers Euan
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Euan, the 66 block was fairly easy to do, 4-5 attempts mind, but the original model was only £40 total bargain
@chazzyb8660 3 жыл бұрын
18:00 FAB - John's trains are GO. I'm hearing the music in my head. Looking good there.
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Lol, I would too if I wanted copyright strike ha ha ha
@moorlandmodelrailwayandy 3 жыл бұрын
Oooo you are a tease John I'll tell you next time! I was thinking of buying an old loco or 2 to run top and tail trains so it's been very informative thanks. Look forward to part 2 of the ews 66 drama cheers Andy
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy, could get an old lima or even 2nd hand railroad hornby, take out the motor and gears should run well just like dummy HST. What do you think the new train will be. Im scratch building most of it.
@moorlandmodelrailwayandy 3 жыл бұрын
@@piccadillymodelrailways I was thinking a rail head treatment train but I'm probably completely wrong lol
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Maybe, maybe not, time will tell lol
@OONeal 3 жыл бұрын
Great video John
@markosolowey5887 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video from you John cheers for sharing.
@wheezypalacemodels7726 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one John. Problems are there to be solved and you are very good at solving them. Great instruction as always and glad to see that 3D printer is being useful. Take care, stay safe, cheers, Chris
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, yes there’s always gonna be problems to overcome, but they wont defeat me. The 3d printer is amazing, highly recommend them as they open up a whole new world of possibilities. The 66 mod would have been near impossible without it.
@digitalsoldierxp9027 3 жыл бұрын
17:56 that is..............the coolest thing I’ve ever seen in model trains
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Ahh thx, it solves a huge problem and allows more storage space rather than having large helixes or ramps
@NicholassTrainChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John great video as usual it is a shame that the new class 66 that you got had some issues out of the box but good job fixing it the dummy engine looks great to nice running session to. cheers and all the best. Nicholas.
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nicholas, yes well... its what Ive come to expect. In fairness though the model has clearly been sitting for quite a while as the grease had all congealed and the plastic cabs has degraded. I did pay a much lower price than normal, so even with these parts Im still well short of new cost from the the bigger outlets. Generally though I do find N gauge locos are normally perfect out the box. Whereas in my OO, of all the locos and trains I have, only ONE was perfect out the box (Bachmann 158).
@Chandwell 3 жыл бұрын
That train lift really is something John! You get some great slow-speed running from your locos. Very impressive. :)
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Michael, I do try to get a fair spectrum from speed programing. Glad you like the lift, dont see them that often.
@whatsitaboutwithphilcraig6661 3 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I’ve subscribed to your channel your content is rich and informative 👍which is great way to learn for a newbie like me 🤔
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Craig, Im so glad you enjoy the channel Im very happy to support and help
@whatsitaboutwithphilcraig6661 3 жыл бұрын
😂 it’s Phil Craig as in my channel thanks anyways 👍
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Sorry Phil I am bit Dyslexic and don’t always see everything written
@jacksonstrainandbusadventures Жыл бұрын
Me and my dad are going to be doing a n gauge project soon
@mikeatpudhamjunction2323 3 жыл бұрын
once again very informative. I'm not brave enough to strip down an engine encase I couldn't get it back together. keep up the good work. Stay safe Regards Mike
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mike, I do understand, but the modern farish models are so well designed and quick to dismantle. If Im not sure I take photos at varying stages from all angles, that really helps
@dragon-junction-MK2 3 жыл бұрын
Wow John.You sure made that look easy..Taking that 66 apart.. And fitting the worm drives You have done that a few times..lol..i did the same with an old Lima model a while back. All in all top job engineering on the 66s.
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, Allan just once or twice, lol. I didnt time it but must be less than 5 minutes. Yes I agree the farish diesels are pretty much the same and well built. Very easy to work on.
@LeslieGilpinRailways 3 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy lol. I've never seen inside a UK n gauge loco before so interesting to see how they differ from the 'american' ones (even though they all come from China).
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leslie, had to dismantle them so often, for repairs, servicing and decoder fitting etc etc. So I guess its second nature as all farish diesels are pretty much the same.
@Mr60059 3 жыл бұрын
Great video john , Glad to see that your DB Schenker 66 is back running and thanks for the How to video , Secret Project ............Top and Tail same Livery ??? I am having a guess at a RHTT Set ??? The tabs on the DC 66 is used for lighting , These were common on the Earlier batches of the Dapol 66 whilst the New ones have a Push connector .
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew, maybe Andrew maybe not lol, time will tell, but Im just so glad the dummy unit works well. May still need some modifications but only teething issues if required
@medwaypeninsulaMR 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John - I realised i am a week behind on watching KZfaq videos !! Great to see the lift in action as its always impressive to see. Well done on mending the 66 and I never doubted you would fix it . Now the top and tail is a great idea and has now given me an idea too. I have a Lima Class 33 that has an old Ringfield motor I am going to attempt to convert to DCC if it works happy days , if not I will take out the motor and use it for top & tail or double heading............................Now your latest video looks interesting ,,,,,,,,,,,Cheers Kev
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kev, as ever I really appreciate your support. Ive heard that the ringfield motor doesnt take very well to dcc control. However, you can convert the motor for a CD drive motor. Strafpeffer Junction designed and made a conversion kit making the job very easy to do, and they work very well with dcc. www.strathpefferjunction.com/hornby-lima-ringfield-motor-upgrade-conversion-kits/ Hoping thats helpful
@medwaypeninsulaMR 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John I have been in touch with David at Strathpepper and I might do a motor change for the class 33 and I have a newer Lima Class 59 which I might try with Ringfield motor and if it doesn’t run willchange for CD. If all goes pear shaped take out motor and use for double heading 🤣
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, few options there. Love to see a video on that.
@medwaypeninsulaMR 3 жыл бұрын
I will do one whatever the result but it might have to a “ How not to do it video “ 😀🤣
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Lol, get out of here, YOU CAN do this!!!!
@roncarter5532 3 жыл бұрын
Still catching up on your videos John. But what trickery is this....trains rising up through the baseboards??? An excellent idea. Looking forward to more of your layout. Ron
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ron, dont worry I do produce a fair few videos and am grateful to anyone who watches even just one. Yes the lift comes up through the baseboard to a lower level fiddle yard.
@trevordickenson3196 3 жыл бұрын
Found the video interesting and well explained what you doing. In recent Hattons video about new Bachmann releases was said Bachmann put Locksound and Zimo decoders in their dcc ready fitted loco's so your 66 and any other Bachmann Farish loco's will be ftted with one of those brands.
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Trevor, I think Bachmann use a variety of sound decoders, but when you buy a model as DCC ready you can fit whichever decoder / sound file you like. I tend to use ZIMO decoders as they tend to work better with z21. Roco and zimo do tend to collaborate. Thank you for taking the time to comment.
@trevordickenson3196 3 жыл бұрын
@@piccadillymodelrailways Hello John, thank you for reply, I only mentioned what was said in Hattons because you said the original fitted decoder looked like your new Zimo decoder so may be it was or not a Zimo. If not mistaken, Bachmann dcc controllers are made by ESU locksound so I read sometime back and Z21 look's to be a good system from what I know about it.
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh I see, yes Zimo do make many Bachmann decoders, but saw he original zimo and thought Id try it. As far as I know Bachman sell locos either DCC ready where you fit your own decoder or sound fitted. Yes Z21 is an amazing controller. I have two, black fir N gauge and white on OO
@skarloeyno1510 3 жыл бұрын
I'm planning a 00 scale layout and planning to have 009 on it I I think I might get some N gauge locos and rolling stock to run on it on a few occasions
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic go for it. Love to see what you achieve. If you need any help just say Ill do what I can for you.
@robertstrainset6556 3 жыл бұрын
Hi John, As Allan said you are very good at taking the locos apart when you did the first one did you have a manual like Hovermotion 2020 has for his or was it trial and error?. Nice to see trains running and the lift in operation so well done. What with Allan with his murder and you with your secret train its becoming more like a detective channel than a train one but I am sure all will come good in the end. Please keep safe and well. Cheers Robert.
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert, Ive taken so many locos apart now its kind of second nature and replacing parts is quite easy. All Graham farish diesels are basically the same. Ive got give something for people to guess, lol. What sort of train do you think its going to be. Im scratch building most of it.
@robertstrainset6556 3 жыл бұрын
@@piccadillymodelrailways No idea at all maybe for Christmas but !!!!! but a bit early for that. Cheers Robert.
@Rule1ModelRailways 3 жыл бұрын
How free running are you cargo wagons from revolution trains? Mine are dreadful with so much drag!
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, at first mine were awful, it was more they kept jumping off the track. I was very cautious buying them after my pendo experience and the incredibly poor customer support. But I had to weight them. You could try three things 1. gently easing out the wheel bearings so its not so tight. 2. Drop of oil 3. Gently using a pin vice / hand twist drill, drilling out the wheel bearings. Im taking 0.1-0.2mm hardly anything just to ease the tension on the wheels. Now accurascale are making products for Revolution I sure quality will improve. Hope thats helpful
@Rule1ModelRailways 3 жыл бұрын
@@piccadillymodelrailways Brilliant, thank you, pin vice on order :D
@piccadillymodelrailways 3 жыл бұрын
Just be VERY GENTLE - quarter to half a turn then check. Itll be so easy to over do it
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