John Mellor

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@Crepello100 3 күн бұрын

10 years? Aha mine goes up to 11. Or whatever it is - it started running in 2012. It's a bit different to your's as it's OO and nearer the ground and there's lots of weeds and so on but like on your's the track is free resting. There's several reasons I don't attach it, the main one being that as long as there's curves along it one can forget about expansion. I can therefore solder over the rail joiners which in turn eliminates voltage drop and the need for outdoor jumper wires. Another reason is the wildlife here regularly kicks the track. Also, soldered track hums like the real thing. One can hear the trains when they're far away and out of sight which is very useful if something goes wrong.

@davadoff 9 күн бұрын

You can preheat the thing you want to solder to 150-200*C, then 175W gun will be enough to solder it. Preheater can be: an electric preheater, a hot air soldering wand or hot air gun, or some DIY preheater (cast iron pan & sand… aluminium plate with PTC heater or power resistors attached). Or trim the legs of the tip will make it run hotter. But that might overheat gun if you’re not careful.

@bikerides 3 күн бұрын

A good general idea. A problem with garden rail track is that the sleepers are plastic with a low melting point. Cheers, John

@zaheer8872 15 күн бұрын

How is this holding up? Normally the plastic tubing becomes brittle and breaks on every other flosser I have used (waterpik) or it splits in the handle and starts leaking (waterpik)

@bikerides 12 күн бұрын

My tubing is fine so far. Do you know where you can get replacement?

@zaheer8872 11 күн бұрын

@@bikerides For waterpik devices you can get replacement handles/tubing from waterpik themselves (£16) or cheaper on the online auction sites - quality is variable and my cheap chinese handle tubing started leaking after a few uses. But For this device I'm not sure. Have you had any waterpik devices to compare pressure? But this looks good for £25 with a 3 year guarantee. I recently bought a cheap chinese water flosser for £12 from amazoon while I wait for a replacement handle for my waterpik.

@bikerides Ай бұрын

I do remember underseal! I did use waxoil a few times but that seemed to be able to seep into the rust. Thanks for the memory!

@davidwhite1864 Ай бұрын

Have a good camping trip John. Hope you dont get too much rain🤞

@bikerides Ай бұрын

We are setting off in early June. Northern France can be wet.

@davidwhite1864 Ай бұрын

Your right John as long as wood is allowed to breath it can last a long time.

@bikerides Ай бұрын

It seems to go against conventional wisdom to suggest that covering wood with roofing felt could cause it to rot faster. On our garden trains we puncture the felt to attach the track. Moisture gets in.

@davidwhite1864 Ай бұрын

Happens with metal too. Remember the thick rubber underseal they used to put on cars. Once the water got in behind it your car would rust away before you could say Liz Truss🤣

@bikerides Ай бұрын

I do remember underseal. Once there was the slightest hole it cut the water for in. I used waxoil a few times. That seemed to heal itself and soak into the rust.

@davidwhite1864 Ай бұрын

🤣

@bikerides Ай бұрын

😊

@davidwhite1864 Ай бұрын

Well Thomas made it round. Have you thought about soldering jumper wires over the rail joints John.

@bikerides Ай бұрын

Hi David, I have a mixture of continuity methods. I have soldered write across some joints. I went through 4 irons to find one that worked and even then melted sleepers. I have used rail clamps from a few sources. I have put screws through the fishplate into the rail. If the cleaned up joint doesn't work I can use one of the methods above. cheers, John

@davidwhite1864 Ай бұрын

Keep at it John youll get there👍

@bikerides Ай бұрын

It's good to do something in the fresh air, and an extra delight when it works.

@paulcook5226 Ай бұрын

that is mad crazy

@bikerides Ай бұрын

Yes Paul. It's a bit different! Have fun, John

@davidwhite1864 Ай бұрын

Could be a job for a hammer and chisel Im thinking🤔

@bikerides Ай бұрын

Hi David. The next step down needs some attention and I will have hammer chisel and cement. Not sure when that will be. cheers, John

@davidwhite1864 Ай бұрын

Getting there John👍

@bikerides Ай бұрын

Thank you. Let's see how long it lasts.

@briangrant9380 Ай бұрын

I was there with 3 of my mates , slept in the car at the local school . Hell did it rain . Think it was Elton John's first festival and he was offering drinks while on stage .

@bikerides Ай бұрын

Hi Brian. It was certainly memorable. It was my first festival experience. Cheers, John

@noeminecraftfan29 Ай бұрын

How did you get that Lionel was made in America

@bikerides Ай бұрын

I bought one from America and paid the postage.

@davidwhite1864 Ай бұрын

Time has taken its toll. Doesnt matter what sort of timber. Its going to rot evetually. A lot of work to do but it'll be worth it👍

@bikerides Ай бұрын

Yes David. I should be pleased that I've had 10 years out of it. So far a couple of days work and it's useable again.

@GG1man Ай бұрын

Have you considered using Ice and Water shield ? It looks like roll roofing, but is more rubber-like. It has an adhesive back that sticks oh so well to the substrate. If you put a nail through it, it heals itself around the nail. Just something to think about.

@bikerides Ай бұрын

Hi Daniel. I will look out for it. I'm hoping to get 10 years out of the repair using recycled materials. I haven't paid for anything yet.

@daletully7104 Ай бұрын

Looks like a bit of a summer rebuild, John.. how time flies! I remember your track plan video 10 years ago!

@bikerides Ай бұрын

Yes Dale. I can't believe it either! The actual track itself has stood up very well to being outdoors. cheers, John

@FeckHallBahn Ай бұрын

I’ve been dithering about buying a Chaloner - and am dithering no longer! Ordered. Beautiful machine and really well presented in your video. I had the same issue with my Binnie skips. Solved it by putting some lead sheet on the chassis and raising the couplings with glued on cubes of wood; a suitably industrial look has resulted!

@bikerides Ай бұрын

Hi Nigel, I am glad it has proved useful. You will not be disappointed. The skips benefit from the extra weight. I think you have found a great solution. Cheers, John

@davidwhite1864 Ай бұрын

This is going to be very interesting to see how it turns out👍

@bikerides Ай бұрын

Yes David, I hope so.

@bikerides Ай бұрын

I'm amazed that it stays on the track!

@davidwhite1864 Ай бұрын

Yes its different ok.Runs pretty good😃

@bikerides Ай бұрын

I'm going to look for a bigger cog for the wheel driver and a smaller cog for the gearbox output. Cheers, John

@KimRaFi Ай бұрын

Man you are awesome 😎 mechanic

@bikerides Ай бұрын

Hi Kim. Thank you for that. I like tinkering but actually the hard work has been done by others. The software is free to download. Someone else gives instructions on how to put it together. But thank you! cheers, John

@paulcook5226 Ай бұрын

it look fun bur you are mad , Ha Ha

@bikerides Ай бұрын

Thanks Paul. And why not?! Cheers, John

@davidwhite1864 Ай бұрын

Great fun John👍

@bikerides Ай бұрын

I love playing... and occasionally solving a problem. Great satisfaction.

@davidwhite1864 Ай бұрын

Was just thinking. Once you fix the sagging the gap at the bridge might close up🤔

@bikerides Ай бұрын

I'll see what happens as the weather gets warmer, but the sagging isn't across all tracks. Update in a few weeks.

@davidwhite1864 Ай бұрын

Youve got your work cut out for you John. Best of luck👍

@bikerides Ай бұрын

Thanks David, I guess it is only to be expected after 10 years. The next one will last longer! Cheers, John

@Amerthyst-br9rx 2 ай бұрын

Bought one a Couple of days ago and was Soldering something when the Tip of the Soldering Iron suddenly produced a Shower of lethal looking Sparks that looked like Mains Voltage! After which it Stopped Working! and now Thanks to your Video I can why that was! 240 Volts in and 240 Volts out Way too dangerous imo and so its going back for a refund, as if I'd been touching the metal part, who knows what may have happened!

@bikerides 2 ай бұрын

that sounds really dangerous. I'm glad you are OK. Make sure they know why it is being sent back. Best regards, John.

@TimsBitsnPieces 2 ай бұрын

Hi John, very interesting and nice to see the undersides of peoples layouts with their versions of wiring.

@bikerides 2 ай бұрын

Hi Tim. Yes there is so much variety in layout wiring. I always forget what wire is for which function.. a little organisation and labelling helps. Cheers, John

@DamiensTrainsandTravels 3 ай бұрын

Brought online from them, love to visit the shop too.

@bikerides 2 ай бұрын

It has been a long time since I have visited the shop. We need to support these smaller businesses.

@RustyInventions-wz6ir 3 ай бұрын

Just found your channel and Subscribed. Very nice lathe. I have one myself.

@bikerides 3 ай бұрын

Such versatile lathes. I wish I had more time to use mine.

@bikerides 3 ай бұрын

That sounds like a great project. I would like to know how it goes. I have hacked one cosmetically but I kept it track powered. Good luck. John

@user-vv4dl7ku5x 3 ай бұрын

That’s so much for sharing this information. Just beautiful 😊😊😊

@bikerides 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment. If you have any specific interests or questing just ask. It may take me a while...

@paulcook5226 3 ай бұрын

great , LocoRemote train WiFi remote control you say it have lights and sound ?

@bikerides 3 ай бұрын

Hi Paul. Please check the latest specifications on their Web site. It is a while since I bought mine and they improve the design. Try also Fossworks. Look in the garden rail magazine. Even join the GRS society because their magazine has lots of adverts. Cheers, John

@paulcook5226 3 ай бұрын

Thank you John , for getting back to me , I am now trying to make a British steam loco from parts of a Bachmann big hauler , the motor is good but need to get some type of control for the motor and sound , the smoke I use a Ultrasonic humidifier mist maker, I have used them on 2 locos look and work well

@davidwhite1864 4 ай бұрын

Very interesting stuff👍

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

Hi David. There are still pictures to assemble into a video later. This was taken during set up. Cheers, John

@davidwhite1864 4 ай бұрын

Great I'll look out for it👍

@fredrich9841 4 ай бұрын

I did spot the Easter egg!!! 😂

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

I'll see if the egg remained intact throughout the weekend.

@pamelatoth7568 4 ай бұрын

Awesome !!

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@matejhlaca5171 4 ай бұрын

Can you write the labels of two components that are connected to head sink...I canot believe... the producer of the board that look very similar erased the labels of thode two components, that make imposible to repair the treadmill. Thanks

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

If possible find a working one that has been scrapped for other faults such as worn conveyed belt. Mine is now boxed and so I am not able to see if there are any markings. Good luck.

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

If you know that you are controlling a high voltage brushed DC motor then you can source a control circuit from China for less than the cost of repair.

@petecartwright1622 4 ай бұрын

the hornby one is oo gauge, not o gauge or g scale

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

You are quite right Peter. It is called play scale which is an excuse. The packaging was wrong lying labeled as g scale for a while. Then, of course the gauge is non standard. I try and explain some of that in the video. Cheers, John

@sylar1989 4 ай бұрын

Where can I purchase one of these new? Or do they not make them anymore?

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

I have seen them advertised in Garden Rail...a commercial magazine or in the G scale society magazine which you get free when you join. I recommend both of them and am a regular subscriber. I have moved to a digital subscription of Garden Rail so it should be available anywhere.

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

Can't find one being advertised only one on eBay for £1500.

@simonoldgit 4 ай бұрын

Great video. The switches are available from that supplier (via their website) with various options. 4-pin, 5-pin & 110v 4-pin; all having the double pole type emergency stop contacts (2 NC contact blocks).

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

Thank you Simon, that is excellent information for anyone finding this video. Cheers, John

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

Hi David. The rubber band solution is what I will probably do. There was still some snow this morning but it was way too wet. I'm going to have to sort these locos out. cheers, John

@davidwhite1864 4 ай бұрын

Now that put a smile on my face.Fantastic snow plough action😃 I just used a rubber band to replace the missing traction tyre on my one.Working fine so far. Thanks for that John👍

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

Not been able to try my traction tyre bands. It's a bit wet.

@davidwhite1864 4 ай бұрын

Dry in my shed🤣

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

@@davidwhite1864 That is good. All year round running - great!

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

Now you mention it it could have been resistors. With the diodes I am using the forward voltage drop of 0.2v for reducing the voltage. It varies with different diodes.

@davidwhite1864 4 ай бұрын

Nice and very tidy.The wiring on my last layout looked more like an explosion in a mattress factory.🤣 Interesting video John👍

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

I have that as well! Subject for a future video perhaps.

@John_N_Quay_Harbour 4 ай бұрын

Fascinating and Illuminating. Some useful ideas for my plans. Would be interested in seeing more "what's underneath?"s

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

I can do some snippets at the club but some of the layouts are quite large.

@michaelseymour5933 5 ай бұрын

Nice presentation John. Once of Leeds City College UC by any chance?

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

😅 Hi Mike... Yes! cheers, John

@user-gt2jh1eb4l 5 ай бұрын

Hm7000 orange is on bottom left corner no1 pin shold be on bottom left not right got 2 decoders like this

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for that. Very helpful.

@davidwhite1864 5 ай бұрын

Hi John so just watching again.Will fitting one dummy battery slow it down. My one arrived yesterday with a missing tyre.Did you have any luck getting new tyres.

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

Hi David. I have run it without tyres. I am going to try a drive band that is available as part of a pack of 50 assorted sizes. I looked at Playmobil and other sites but no tyres in stock. Cheers, John

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

The dummy battery will allow it down but it is a matter of experimentation. Dummy batteries and the diodes that I used will also reduce the pulling power.

@1471SirFrederickBanbury 5 ай бұрын

I remember Leokimvideo made a video about a "Newqida" brand train set that was lovely for the price. I think too many overlook how good these cheaper trains can be once you take the time to give them some attention. Glad to see you havent broken the bank with what is considered by too many to be an expensive scale, John!

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I have a couple of Newqida goods vehicles. They look fine and are low cost enough to modify without worry.

@davidwhite1864 5 ай бұрын

These railcars look fantastic.Ive been looking for one.What make are they John.

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

The are IP engineering kits. I have built one from the flat pack of plywood and bought another. I needed to get another bogie to get the ready built one to work.

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

Now I remember, the ready built one was 16mm NG SM32 so needed regauging/rewheeling.

@davidwhite1864 5 ай бұрын

Its sm32 Im looking for so thats fine.Theres other options right enough.Nigel Braithwait has a nice one if youve seen his channel.

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

@@davidwhite1864 I can recommend IP engineering kits... but there are others available. The Garden Rail magazine often shows adverts or editorial about them.

@davidwhite1864 4 ай бұрын

John in the playmobil yellow diesel when you say diods to slow it down do you mean resistors and would fitting one or two dummy batteries do the same thing.

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