On18 Locomotives | Workbench Wednesday

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Welcome to Workbench Wednesday at Thunder Mesa Studio! This week I'm talking about my collection of On18 locomotives - how they were made, what they were built from, and where the bits and pieces came from to build these unique and funky pieces of motive power.
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Dave
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@ThunderMesaStudio Жыл бұрын

Looking back, I now realize that No 5, the H. D. Ryman actually runs on a Kato 11-106 mechanism, not a 105 as stated in this video. The two units are extremely similar in size and function. Thanks to Jim Manly for catching the error.

@redtrain9419 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic stuff Dave! That little On18 forney bash is so cute it should be classified as a weapon... you'll give folks a heart attack if you aren't careful! Not sure if you've done much in the way of re-motoring locomotives, but there happens to be a convenient re-motoring kit for the old Minitrix 0-6-0 chassis that you've got under those Railway Recollections Porters. It's made by a really great business called Tramfabriek, based out of the UK. I've bought a couple before and the coreless motor really makes a world of difference. Just a thought! Can't wait to see more... keep up the great work!

@jimmanley4300 Жыл бұрын

I'm digging these Workbench Wednesdays.

@TexasRailfan21-RailfanRyan Жыл бұрын

I am so happy to see the rainbow Ridge mine train Porter under construction so far it’s looking great

@pbyfr Жыл бұрын

Nice little locomotives. I also have this infamous MiniTrix from my HOn30 days. I saw on Twitter several Japanese artisans making some 3D printed On18 loco, the compressed air loco from Toma Model Works is tempting (but not in stock 😞).

@johnbeck3270 Жыл бұрын

The 4 wheel Kato drive would work for an electric “ mine motor”, either off a trolly wire or a battery unit. Here’s a crazy thought, an On18 articulated steam loco. Great Video and thanks again for sharing your creations and creative “mind with us.

@wolfgangpfeilergartenbahnd6530 Жыл бұрын

Great Steam Locomotive Models

@michaelsullivan3581 Жыл бұрын

Thems are some mighty cute little locos! Cant wait to see the Two Cylinder Shay up and running! Thanks Dave!

@loispadgett6306 Жыл бұрын

I would love to learn how to build a On18. I love the looks of the ones you made and are making. Big in small package. Loving these new Workbench Wednesdays keep them coming. GOD BLESS 🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖🚂💖

@AppalachiaRRlover Жыл бұрын

Al Judy is awesome!

@crockett11000 9 ай бұрын

Dave, I made a close copy of your climax and used a HO Bachmann spectrum 0-6-0 saddle tank switcher body and bashed it with the Kato 11-109 and boy it runs so smooth, slow and nice.. What a sweety!. Now ya got me hooked on ON18!. Thanks for these videos! The insparation is priceless!!. Dave too! LOL!

@sly123size 11 ай бұрын

To let you know that I enjoy the OO/ho GAUGE locomotives

@allanandsherralynne Жыл бұрын

Hi from New Zealand... Allan

@theangelsmodellingandrailways Жыл бұрын

Fascinating Dave, the way gauges can be tweaked and reapplied elsewhere. The locos look superb, your new one based on the Forney looks amazing, look forward to seeing it run when finished. Al Judy builds some astounding looking locos, I can see why you were inspired by him. All the best, keep well. Brian @The Angels

@BNSFfan1848 Жыл бұрын

Nice video Dave

@Seanmmvi Жыл бұрын

When I do On18, because lets face it, thanks to you it's inevitable... I want to get an HOn30 Shay and On18-ify it

@ThunderMesaStudio Жыл бұрын

I want to see that!

@earlfreeman93 Жыл бұрын

I think the A in Kato is pronounced as an Ah so the name should be pronounced kahtoh. I found your video very informative; I myself have been dreaming building TT / TTn42 layout so I would love to see a tutorial on how you assembly your 0n18 locomotives.

@ramrjamr97 Жыл бұрын

If you're wondering on the pronunciation of Kato, see Japanese, when written in Romanji(english letters), is pronounced the same way as a lot of Latin and European languages. A is "aw" like in "All", E is just "eh," think "complex," I is the long "ee," as in Mitsubishi or Nissan, O is just "oh," Ohio, and U is pronounced as You. Again, a lot of European languages are like this. So from this, Kato is pronounced as "Kaw-Tow." Hope this was helpful!

@chemech Жыл бұрын

In many parts of Japan, the U is not actually pronounced, but "swallowed" That's how the Matsuda family name became Mazda Sukoshi is pronounce skoshi - Americans sometimes corrupt that to skosh, or skootch. Lots of other examples

@precisioncardmodels Жыл бұрын

You need to include a train based on one of Rowland Emett‘s Designs.

@davevan8864 Жыл бұрын

How about some basic dimensions of cabs and boilers??? I have a KATO chassis waiting!!! Thx

@humphrey_bear_MDC Жыл бұрын

Are there any videos on how to repair slightly damaged trains or trestles etc?

@ThunderMesaStudio Жыл бұрын

Haven't done that yet but it's a good topic

@MichaelThornton13 5 ай бұрын

Are you able to add an LED headlight to these chassis ? I definitely want to get into this scale thank you so much for the inspiration!!

@yellowbird2279 Жыл бұрын

On a different topic, I was wondering if you would consider making available for a download the template pattern for the Gruesome gulch passenger train car. I would love to try my hand at making one

@humphrey_bear_MDC Жыл бұрын

What do you do on Toolbox Tuesday?

@billpalmer2711 Жыл бұрын

I am interested in what ca you use that has that long tip

@ThunderMesaStudio Жыл бұрын

The tips are purchased separately. It's just regular CA. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nqubfbthv9jNZoU.html

@billpalmer2711 Жыл бұрын

Thx

@jogo-gv3kr 10 ай бұрын

HI off topic BUT I NEED HELP! I want to make an on30 loco, what new HO chassis do I buy and where ? I love all your on18 locos!!!

@ThunderMesaStudio 10 ай бұрын

thundermesa.studio/useful-links/

@MichaelThornton13 5 ай бұрын

Are the kato drive units all wheel drive?? Definitely gonna buy these

@precisioncardmodels Жыл бұрын

What is the smallest radius you can drive these on?

@ThunderMesaStudio Жыл бұрын

My smallest is 8" radius. I haven't really experimented, but I imagine the 2 axle units might be able to go down to a 4" radius or smaller.

@precisioncardmodels Жыл бұрын

@@ThunderMesaStudio Thanks. That is much smaller than anyone here in Germany recommends.

@peacock5859 9 ай бұрын

I have a question, is this a coffeepot engine? 4:06

@rickdee67 Жыл бұрын

KAH-TOW

@GrumpyFrogProduction Жыл бұрын

kay toe - there is no R sound in the Japanese dialect

@chrislambert5249 Жыл бұрын

0n18 track is "N" scale track?

@ThunderMesaStudio Жыл бұрын

No. It's the same gauge. The ties in N scale track are way too small. I use Peco HOn30 track - also 9mm gauge.