Modifying Locomotives - (February Update)
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- An update on the railway room, including loco mods, storage, lighting and photographs! Also shown is the result of a ringfield CD motor replacement.
Thanks for watching!
samstrains
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Hey, thanks for the update on the ringfield replacement - yours seems to run amazingly well! Great to see the other mods as well - very nice work.
+berry120 No problem mate - thanks for the fantastic idea! I've got a couple more of those motors, so I might try my look again with another!
Cheers mate,
Sam :)
Interesting video! Very nice to see the layout from another angle.
+Why Not? Thanks very much, glad you thought it was worth it! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hi again Sam......really enjoyable vides, even my wife stopped reading to look at the tenders......I have a similar problem, at first would store trains in their boxes but doing that one tends to forget, so like you I have them on display. Thanks again 😀
+mairuz1 Thanks a lot mate - I know the boxes are a good idea, but as you say, it's a terrible shame to keep them out of sight! I'm going to try and manage for as long as possible before I start to do that!
Cheers,
Sam :)
12:15 look closely at the wheel. You may notice the number '35005'. That engine is Canadian Pacific, of which you have a model of along with 35020 Bibby Line.
Ooh good spot - that's awesome! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Great update mate. I need to catch up on your vids..I've not been around much and I like to watch everything all the way through. That CD motor is an inspired idea and it works really well, as you say. I think I'd like to try one in my old Class 37 :) Nice bodywork mods, too. and yes...I have some 'brutally disposed' items somewhere down the end of the garden (via window....lol) Those lights are a great idea...I think I need something like that myself. The pictures, certs and posters are a good idea to decorate a 'Railway Room'. ....Love the boxes!!..lol. My HM 2000 controller has always done the power drop after half way. Interesting to know that it seems to be endemic. Keep up the good work mate. All the best...Tom
+Tom's Model Railways Thanks a lot for the great comment Tom, glad you liked the mods! It really is strange about the controller, but they're great in every other area so it's not a huge complaint!
Cheers mate,
Sam :)
I have many boxes I just hide them in places and I might try the intercity CD drive motor looks like a good mod. brilliant video once again. thanks allot
+kirk jones Hi mate, good luck with the motor mod - it was quite straight forward, the only trick thing is to make sure the gear is glued onto the shaft so it's dead centre - I used loctite gel to glue it since it dries on metal in seconds!
Cheers mate,
Sam :)
nice video sam keep up the good work mate
+glen tonkin Thanks a lot mate, glad you enjoyed it! :)
Cheers,
Sam
Those lighting diffusers are super
+Rob McCrain Thanks! They're really inexpensive, and they make my life so much easier!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Oh I understand now. Thanks for the response
No problem! :D
good video again Sam...
+James chick Thanks James, pleased you liked it! :)
Cheers,
Sam
I have a CD motor on my ICS 91. I got really worried when I got it for Christmas as when I put it on the track, it put up no resistance 😧. But it is sooooooo smooth!
Great to hear that mate - they work a treat don't they?! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Wow! cd tray motors to replace ringfields. Pity I didn't watch this before I threw out all my old computer stuff.
But no worries I still have my computer graveyard. :)
I must try that one if I find a dead ringfield in my collection when I test them again.
Great video as always
No worries - I'm sure you'll find some! It's not an ideal solution - but it can give some life to otherwise dead engines! Good luck!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hi Sam, storage is an on going puzzle for many I would guess. Like yourself I have some locos and stock loose but in larger boxes, but as time goes by, I find I am buying generic boxes for used locos. These boxes then sit in larger plastic boxes with lids, for strength, which can then stack.
The detailed locos stay in their original boxes, probably the safest place for them. : )
Hope this helps. : )
Regards, Cliff.
+janiceandcliff Thanks mate - it's starting to look like I may have to do that! I've not done it up-until now since I love having them out where I can see them (even though they need a good clean once in a while) But yeah, I might box some of them up!
Cheers mate,
Sam :)
+Sam'sTrains I understand fully, you don't wish to stare at a wall of boxes...!
PS. thanks for your other repair stories, mods that work are always useful. : )
Cheers, Cliff.
good video as well by the way
+les rishman Thanks a lot, glad you liked it! :)
It's interesting how you can gut a CD player and put the insides to good use!
+Why Not? Yeah, it's quite a fun project - not to mention the fun laser that you get to play with too!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Forget Garry's Mod, now you have Sam's Mod!
haha there you go!! ;D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Hi Sam, just a couple of questions. I have a 125 from the 70s-80s same problem with the ringfield motor, very slow. Have a number of CD, motors run well tested hooked up to the gaugemaster controller, what sort of glue did you use on the small cog and on the drive spindal. If possible would you be able to do a complete video on a conversion if time permits. Thanking you, John from Oz.
Hi john - I used loctite comes in squeezable bottles, but you want the gel and not just the superglue - it's brilliant stuff!
I don't have any conversions to do at the moment, but if I ever do another, I'll definitely film it for you!
All the best,
Sam :)
Yh it's a 09 from South Devon railway in Br green
Ahh okay, thanks for the comment mate! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hi Sam, have you done a review of the Sheffield Pullman set? I would be interested in knowing what the build quality is like....as always great upload & keep up the good work. Cheers kev.
+Caius Martius Hi Kev, I don't actually have the set, I just bought the loco on it's own from jadlam! I have reviewed the loco though!
Cheers,
Sam :)
8:17 you've made my day, week, month and life.,
+Why Not? haha good! Yeah, he's a very happy brown cow now!
+Sam'sTrains I was wondering where the legendary cow that I've heard so much about was, in your videos.
+NonConformist gaming haha yeah, he hadn't been very well - he's feeling better now though! :)
glad to hear it. just started watching your videos and loving them.
+NonConformist gaming Thank you very much, that's great to hear! :)
Cheers,
Sam :)
hi sam
the mod looks great your top secret locos are interesting wish i had a DeLorean to see what they are
anyway good vid mate
hope uni ok too
tar muchly for sharing
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+Adi Pullen haha thanks mate - one of the secrets has already gone out (the midland compound for 1000 subs was filmed ages ago, and I diddn't know when it would go out!)
Unis going well thanks, a lot of work but it's do-able!
Cheers mate, thanks for the comment,
Sam :)
+Sam'sTrains your welcome
Great video! the CD motor looks very interesting.i have an HST which only runs when its in the mood. cheers dave
+davestrains Thanks mate - I can definitely recommend the MOD, if you dare do it - the method I use is a bit 'bodgy' but it works very well!
Cheers mate,
Sam :)
Hiya Sam. For storage I've started collecting the hardboard stackable boxes (Spanish Clementines) that supermarkets get in at Xmas, aprox 30cm x 20cm x8cm high. they will hold a rake of 5 coaches or 5 locos with tenders etc. Th e beauty is they are shaped to stack safely as high as you want AND you get to eat the clemantines ;)
Cheers
Matt C
Ok a couple of suggestions. 1. More shelving. 2. Why not store locos in their boxes, storing employ boxes in your chest is a bit of wasted space. I store most of my locos in their original boxes. Why do you store the tenders separate from the locos. If you attached them wouldn't they fit on your shelf?
+Russell Benton Thanks a lot mate, a new shelf might definitely be in order! I know to store locos in their boxes is sensible, but I really do like having them all out on display - it makes video planning much easier too, as well as being more practical! And yeah, there's no space for the tenders on some shelves, and on others I can squeeze more locos in if the tenders are kept elsewhere!
Thanks a lot for the tips mate, I'm definitely going to look into a new shelf or two up there!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hi Sam, you have some excellent skills my friend. I am very impressed with the room you have for your layout, I wish I had a room like yours. I have been relegated to the attic, which can be a bit of a pain, literally, getting to my layout. Have you ever thought of building a baseboard and have your layout off the ground?...Simon
+Liverton -Simon Thank you very much mate - the motor exchange wasn't my idea though! Your railway room looks pretty darn good to me! Of course, I'm in the attic too which does have it's share of problems. Building a baseboard is something I'd really love to do one day, but unfortunately I'm not able to make any permanent changes to the current room since It's my parent's house and they'd completely lose their loft hehe ;)
Thanks a lot for the kind words mate,
Cheers,
Sam :)
Sam, get yourself a small multi tool drill set, they have sanding disc, that should do the trick for cutting into plastic.
+Jef Blogs Thanks a lot for the tip - I will look into that!
Cheers,
Sam :)
9:48 put a makeshift buffer and a sign saying under renovation that would be great!
haha!! That would be good!! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Man I want one of those intercity trains
haha yeah - they are cool! Good and cheap on Ebay these days! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Is there any chance you had a video showing the mounting process for the CD motor into the 125 chassis?
Has anyone modified a 125 chassis to have both bogies with powered wheels? Either with motors on both wheels or sharing the motor between two bogies like American diesels do?
Hi David - yes I've since done a video on that - you should be able to find it by doing a CZcams search!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Yes, just found it. Thanks for doing it and pointing me in the right direction when I was too stupid (lazy) to look in the first place.
Has anyone done a conversion to adding a second motor to one of these chassis to improve the number of driving wheels? While I love my 125's, I get very frustrated with the lack of pulling power with it just getting power / traction from one bogie.
don't mean to be rude but i think you ought to think about raising the tracks above ground level thus having storage room underneath all around the room
+les rishman No worries - it's not rude! That's something I'd love to do one day, but I'm not able to make any permanent changes to that room! I know it's not ideal, but I do vacuum the rails and keep everything clean!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Great video. I recently bought a second hand HM2000. Being new to me I checked the voltage terminals and as the dial was turned the voltage increased to 12 volts up the the halfway mark then dropped to 6 volts before increasing again to 12 volts with the dial turned fully. Do you think this is a fault or something to do with the feedback system. Locos seem to run fine. Would appreciate your advice.
Thanks John - it could be to do with the feedback system or PWM - I've always read funny voltages from mine too - does it function properly when powering locos?
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@@SamsTrains The locos seem to run fine although with a slight buzzing sound when running slowly. I hadn't realised that the number underneath the HM2000 was the manufacturers build date. Mine is 1106 so quite old. I've got one of Hornbys HM6000 on order which will be interesting.
I've always wanted to ask , who got the job of laying the carpet in your loft. They or you , did a good job with all the rafters around.
+ab bush Thanks for the very interesting comment! It got laid about twenty years ago while I was still young, no idea who did it though, but it must have been one hell of a job!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hi Sam I don't know if anybody else has tried it but I use the motors from PS4 controllers type it in on EBay they are easy to get and work perfectly OK
Yeah very true - the vibrator motors you mean? Yes they'd work too! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
great video sam I had the same problem with my one do you find it with the Triang locos ?
+layout 123 With which loco? The princess?? :)
Cheers,
Sam
+Sam'sTrains I mean the controller hm 2000 sorry I didn't really say did I haha
+layout 123 Oh yeah! I'm with you now - my fault really for throwing so much into one video!
But yeah, I think it must be a result of the design, all the ones I've had a go with have been the same, but some seem worse than others! Not a huge issue though, I've lived with it for long enough anyway!
Cheers,
Sam :)
+Sam'sTrains my blue Pullman had like no speed control with this controller haha. I also found the switches failed on my one as well
Storage - you are going to have to sleep in a cupboard or a hammock. Problem solved. Seriously ,"Tender Tower" - place your empty loco boxes UNDER the tenders (should make a flat surface) - you might even get two layers of empty loco boxes supporting the tenders. (You may only want to preserve the box, not the moulded polystyrene, obviously you could discard the polystyrene, then carefully fold the emptied cardboard box flat (maybe yoy wish to preserve both)). Hornby HM2000 - had same problem when connected to auxiliary (HM2000x?). Bought another HM2000, worked well. Seems the problem was the auxiliary 9 pin connection, not the old HM2000. I seem to learn more from my mistakes as I get older, not benefit from experience!
+itloon haha thanks mate, I might well be sleeping in a cupboard by the end of it! Thanks for the tip regarding the tender storage, it's a great idea - I'm gutted I didn't think of it before glueing those dividers down! But yeah, I'm looking to keep the polystyrene inserts too, if I ever need to transport a loco somewhere!
Thanks for the info on the controller too, touch wood, it seems to be problem solved now, with the new controller!
Cheers mate,
Sam :)
Hey Sam I got a class d Hudson 4-6-4 type used and im not sure what brand cuz I bought it used from Charles Ro Supply co running number is 702 and my brother has kicked it over 3 times now it wobbles a ton how can I fix this?
Hi mate, sorry to hear about that - hmm not too sure, maybe the wheels are bent or damaged?? :(
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Sam'sTrains no it's no the wheels it's the body wobbling the wheels stay on almost all the time except for derails that happens a lot with the switch in my siding
I'm a horder like you. I can't let go of Thomas and his friends, I can't let go of Sonic the Hedgehog. There are lots of things I can't bear to let go of, and I'm sure you're the same. Hope you find better space for your model engines; you should have kept them in their boxes. I need a second bookcase, slightly bigger would do. So you see, I'm in the same position as you.
Oi! Don't call me a hoarder, lol! Ahh good old Sonic the Hedgehog! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
How many trains have you got
Hi Riley! I think I have about 300 - I don't know exactly though! :3
Cheers,
Sam :)
How to make a ringfield motor work; replace it.
+Why Not? Absolutely! The best way to improve the ring-field motor is to scrap it ;)
+Sam'sTrains haha
6:59 smokebox!!!!
+Why Not? Sorry! I'll get it right one day! ;)
+Sam'sTrains I hope so. ;)
How do you open a class 47
+max With some difficulty! With mine, you ease the body from it's lugs at either end, and then lift it off!
Do be careful not to snap the chassis though, I did and I had to glue it!
Cheers,
Sam :)
+Sam'sTrains thank you
Where did u get the motor from that u put inside the hat Sam I'm interstices in getting it cheats
I meant cheers
Hi, thanks for the comment! All you need is an old CD/DVD drive from a PC! The motor is inside, free! (It operates the opening/closing tray) Otherwise, just search ebay for DVD/CD motor, they're pretty cheap!
All the best,
Sam :)
ok thank you sam
Sam'sTrains hi also can you tell me the model name so I know which size I need as my other doesn't fit
Hmm there's no set model name - as long as you use that kind of pancake motor! As well as removing the armature, you also need to remove the old circular magnet, otherwise they won't fit - have you done that?? :)
5:32 when in doubt, stab your problems with a soldering Iron. ;)
+Why Not? haha yeah! ;)
I seem to remember you having the same ethos at one point lol ;)
+Sam'sTrains no, my arm is NOT a problem. that hurt. I will not make that mistake again. ;)
Hi Sam. I find your enthusiasm and your collection of locos a real treat. But...I can't understand why don't you stop using the carpet as a baseboard. Why you don't turn that nursery into a layout room and put up a real model railway. None of my business and of course you live your life as you please. But if I were you I would use that loft for a proper layout. Storage for trains....sidings. thanks for all the videos
Thanks very much for the comment! The biggest 'selling point' for my channel is that it appeals to children - if I was building a layout just for me to enjoy, I would do it on baseboards - but as a business, it works 10x better on the carpet I've found!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
17:22 rip it open and find out.
+Why Not? I have opened one up once before, few years back though - I can't remember what it was like really!
+Sam'sTrains oh ok. :)
14:52 I wouldnt have killed myself...I would have fallen asleep 😆😆😉😜😜
haha! Well that's just as bad, if I'm trying to entertain you ;D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Sam'sTrains 😉😝 I would never kill myself over one of your videos Sam, you would be blamed and sent to jail 😉
SATA? IDE? Is there a BIOS in there XDDD
haha yeah sata - I'm getting ready to put a GTX 980 in there so it's driver can have some real fun lol!
All the best,
Sam :)
I would LOVE a boxes video, I know, make one just for me and once you've made it, I'll give you my E-mail address and you can send it to me! :D
+Why Not? haha okay, I may have time when we break up in march - I'll let you know ;)
+Sam'sTrains good ;)
Was anyone else screaming "Not on the carpet!!!" ?
I don't think so... I've run on carpet for years, and with over 300 locomotives, I've never had a problem!
It's absolutely fine as long as you keep it clean... I prove that every day! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)