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Chris Daniell
Canada
Приєднався 24 січ 2013
Відео
Upgrading a Brass Locomotive to ESU DCC/Sound
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Upgrading a Brass Locomotive to ESU DCC/Sound
Finished my Tyco Golden Eagle Caboose and Locomotive
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Finished my Tyco Golden Eagle Caboose and Locomotive
Another Rapido Trains Unboxing Video
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Another Rapido Trains Unboxing Video
Unboxing my 2nd Rapido F59Ph
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Even though a part fell off, it was still a "good deal". (at least it works and I got it at a 'used sales table' price)
Pine Ridge Railroad November Train Show
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Pine Ridge Railroad November Train Show
Athearn Blue Box P42 Fixing Light Bleed
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Athearn Blue Box P42 Fixing Light Bleed
Upgrading an old Athearn Blue Box to DCC
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Upgrading an old Athearn Blue Box to DCC
Unboxing a Custom HO Scale Bulkhead Flat with Load
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Unboxing a Custom HO Scale Bulkhead Flat with Load
Converting a Tyco C630 to DCC using a HobbyTown of Boston Kit
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Converting a Tyco C630 to DCC using a HobbyTown of Boston Kit
Getting off the 'Pre-Order' roller coaster
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Getting off the 'Pre-Order' roller coaster
Layout Update (because everyone does them)
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Layout Update (because everyone does them)
Barrie Allandale Train Show Review & Haul
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Barrie Allandale Train Show Review & Haul
I've heard of people using athearnsd 40-2 and other chassis to go under these shells. I don't care what anybody says, the Golden eagle is an absolutely gorgeous engine. Taco made some pretty nice stuff although they was just toys, but they was very eye appealing.
If you're a 'younger' modeller, it's likely because of Tyco.
@@chrisdaniell2990 tyco and mpc era Lionel. Toy trains are what got me hooked
Coming along nicely. Like i said before they are a lot of work...but so worth it when completed.
Many thanks Chris. One of the best kits ever made, but man they do require a lot of time...and frustration along the way. Built a RS-3 kit and a conversion chassis kit and used an Athearn GP-20 shell. Thanks for the post and love to know how things are progressing
Very nice! Yes, Rapido is Always a Challenge! I avoid Rapido mostly.
A significant detail. The size of drill used to ream out the gear. The appropriate size drill. WHAT’s the SIZE ?!
Just keep moving up drill bit sizes till it starts reaming out plastic. Test for fit and if it's still too small, move up one size.
How you get them?
Private sale, many years ago now. You can't get these cars at the retail level. Only way to get a car now is if you're actually on the Rocky Mountaineer as a guest.
Nicely done, Chris.
Thanks Jim
I just came across this video .... Subscribed!!! 👍
I have the Chessie version of this locomotive. Cosmetically it looks great. Just the motor is in bad shape. Now I want to try this . Thanks for posting.
The Hobbytown of Boston kit is not exactly 'easy' to assemble; many parts required filing. I mainly did what I did because I wanted a 'smooth running' Tyco to run on a DCC layout. Personally, I'd only upgrade iconic locomotives from Tyco (Silver Streak, Midnight Express, Canadiana, Rocky Mountain Line).. I don't think the other releases are 'worth it' because modern day manufacturers do a better job than Tyco. If your power torque motor is bad, it may just need cleaning; throwing $200+ at a Tyco is wasteful... however, I had 'fun' putting it together and I'm 'okay' with taking a $$ loss when it comes time to sell. (I probably made the locomotive worth even less on the collector market after I 'upgraded' it, lol) Good luck with whatever you decide to do with your Chessie.
where i can found these
eBay?
I assume you got these from eBay or thru the PWRS site. In order to buy from them you need a porters account I heard
Correct, you need a Porters account to purchase. However, they're not as limited as the Porters Club Lounge Exclusive cars redeemable through Porter points only.
@@chrisdaniell2990 have you seen PWRS NARC cars before at train shows? Recently
You might find an old release at a show. I found the CN Circus Car at George's Trains... so, they're out there. Truly, the only people getting these exclusive cars are 'collectors' (they're Intermountain cars boxed under the NARC label). They worked out to about $95 CAD each after tax/shipping (not cheap).
I have a brand new old exquisite CNJ SD 35 and I can NOT for the life of me find these clips everybody talks about. Two under the fuel tank, but that's it. The front and rear ones, forget about it. The body has absolutely ZERO flex where the front and rear clips are supposed to be. If the shell comes off in my hands - it will be destroyed. This unit is in honor of my grandfather and I want it to be great. Help! Please.
What brand is it? Altas? There could be clips holding the shell to the sill? They could be broken? Why would the shell be destroyed if you take it off? If you're in the Toronto area, I'll do the DCC install for free (you buy the parts of course). First things first, take off the handrails, stanchion by stanchion, next, remove the couplers, coupler pockets, look for screws along the underside of the locomotive, they could be in between the wheels and the gear assembly (use a high intensity light to look everywhere). You need to remove all the screws from the bottom to release the chassis from the shell. There are exploded parts diagrams online if you Google the model/brand of your locomotive. The plastic clips on this model hold the shell to the sill. Remove the shell by releasing it from the sill. Pull off the shell, isolate the motor from the chassis, follow NMRA wire standards for DCC installation, program, you're done.
@@chrisdaniell2990 it's the same Atlas that you have in the video I'm pretty sure. My big hands are just not suited to pulling this thing apart gently. I can't maintain a decent grip without breaking something. 🙄😩 This has the original "dual mode" Atlas Master 4 function decoder in it with the jumper apparently set for DC. I'm from "down south" from you in Pennsylvania, but I could ship it to you if you're interested.
I'm not all familiar with the Atlas 4 function decoder... what's the SKU number on the box? I put $200+ towards the model... just in electronics. The ESU decoder is $180, the Decoder Buddy is another $25, the speaker is another $20, add the LED's (Canadian dollars) I then downloaded the sounds from the ESU website to the decoder. The whole thing has been gutted. I'll do another video on this locomotive for you... step-by-step. Stay tuned. Even if you have 'big hands' you can take it apart with toothpicks (that's what I do). The 'hardest' part of the installation, of ANY installation is the lights because you have to stop light 'bleed through' and position them exactly. It's also a 'pain' downloading sounds to the decoder because it takes so long. Anyways, I'll post another video about it for you. You can do this.
@@chrisdaniell2990 I hope you're right. I haven't so much as held a pinvice in 27 years! Couldn't solder for spit then either! 🤣😩
I'll make another video for ya. No worries about not knowing... I taught myself how to do DCC installations because I got tired of paying $200 in labour for it (stupid). These hobby shops are not interested in the hobby, they just want your money. Well, I got tired of paying and did the labour myself. I'm more than pleased to help someone out.
Very sharp, Chris !
30:39 Who makes that tool ? Need that.
Kadee. (You can probably get one at any auto parts store)
@@chrisdaniell2990 Thank you.
I Foamed the entire time. Frothing even. Great build with a legendary brute of a model drive train. Very cool Chris. Thank you for sharing.
That is cool ! Can you change the light color ?
no, i wish.
@@chrisdaniell2990 Still a very cool locomotive set. Thanks for sharing it.
Great advice! Agree, ballasting is not my favourite.
I love canoeing and that's fantastic
Nice upgrade!
Yes Chris I have to agree with you on the layout that featured the Wharfe and the Ships on that small switching layout. It has a lot of great detail.
nice to have you stop by. and nice to see the other layouts though your camera
Beautiful layout. Thanks for sharing. Dave
Very fine! Thanks for sharing!!! Great tour!
Very nice and thanks for sharing. Dave
Very fine Chris! You have a very fine locomotive now!!! Thanks for the Decoder Buddy shout out too!!!
Decoder buddy or Loksound Direct were your only choices for this job, great work !
Looks and Sounds spectacular.
Thanks Roger. I want to add a few clips from Star Trek and Battestar Galactica as sound functions, maybe even a cheesy line from Jason Shron in there. I then need to track down some MV lenses to really 'finish' it.
Have you gone to any train shows?
I'm going to Kitchener today. Other than that, not really. Most shows in Ontario have decreased in size while admission prices jumped up by a dollar or two. I skipped the Barrie show for this very reason. To top it off, fewer dealers are willing to bargain even though they're asking eBay prices. I hope the Double Headers Layout Tour in April leads to some inspiration as these shows [lately] offer nothing better than a loop of track with some grass
Nice conversation, Chris. You're right, putting DCC sound in this particular Canadian loco in brass was a no brainer 😊
in the locomotive's defence, it's not just the weight of the Athearn coaches, but also the fact that the axles have no bearings. like 60-70% of each side of the axle is just rubbing on bare plastic. It's absolutely absurd just how much friction Athearn asks the locomotive to overcome
True enough..I just wish the Rapido had more pulling power.
8:50 That part can be called either a bushing or a bearing.
It's not rocket science
Cool Deal!! What is Jason saying at the video outro? Still trying to figure it out. Lol...
Jason only speaks up when his models come damaged in the box and begins to explain away the problems while telling you to pre-order the latest release.
I think this might be the most deluxe Golden Eagle currently in existence. Excellent work!
Thanks for sharing.
Very nice! Thanks for sharing. Dave
LOOKS GOOD GOOD WORK CHRIS,😊😊👍👍
Thanks! It's probably more of a 'discussion piece' than the most expensive brass/plastic locomotive on the layout, lol.
Needs a light and a smoking stove stack next😉👍
High-end cabooses are easily $100 CAD right now. Adding a smoke unit, sound decoder pushes the limit on what's reasonable for a piece of rolling stock. The hobby is killing itself with these high prices. Hobbyists are going to start turning to the $5 bin under the used sales table and upgrade the junk. My Golden Eagle loco is DCC'd, dual fly-wheel, LED's, completely modernized. Likewise, the caboose has Kadees and metal wheel sets. What more could I ask for? It will be a rare day when I throw over $400 towards a locomotive. Ain't happening.
@@chrisdaniell2990I think you could add a lighted base and a cheap add on smoke unit pretty cheap to a less desirable tyco car. The gold is in pretty good shape to to modify it too much. I do the same thing with old lionel o gauge trains after searching a few junk boxes I can usually piece together an engine or car for about a 1/3 of a nice original....I dont even consider buying the new stuff. The Tyco stuff is pretty fun to collect they had a lot of nice operating accessories....I always wanted to do an HO layout with their trains and trucking USA slot car track....it gets expensive for those old slot car trucks.
I was a passenger in this very train a few times from North Bay to Toronto - Smoothest ride ever with private 4 seater compartments that had comfy chairs made of an orange colored fabric and a fold out table - Windows were big for great views. The dining car was open concept with blue fabric chairs having a good menu - Trip was so nice it flew by. Miss those days.
My dad and I walked through it while it sat parked at Union Station/Toronto one time (he was a Via/CN conductor). It was a rare treat to see any ONR stuff. Sadly, there's nothing smooth about any of Canada's passenger train services today.
Nice job on an "old toy" caboose, Chris. You did a great job on the windows...very intricate work 😊
Nice job!
Great work, but thats like putting premium gas in a car you've already written off....
Completely agree... it's just a 'fun' project to bring some Tyco junk back to life. I've already DCC'd a couple of Tyco Canadiana locomotives, this goes with the locos and caboose.
Didn’t the Kadee screws came separate with the couplers? Aren’t those trucks intermountain?
I had to go through my screws to find something that fit (I don't have any Kadee screws) and the trucks are Athearn Genesis trucks.
nice work Chris thx for sharing.😊😊👍👍
There is NOT a model train on the planet that doesn't come out of the box with a occasional broken off piece. EVERY manufacture has this problem ever so often. It's just a fact of life with these products coming from the other side of the world, not to mention with all the seperate scale pieces these days. Have you seen how UPS and FEDEX handle boxes? I bet it took you a total of 10 seconds to glue that piece back on.
Then perhaps companies should add a disclaimer sticker on the box that says "locomotive parts may have broke off model in transit"... of course, they don't want to do that because that would effect sales. So, customers get angry each and every time they get a broken model, which [likely] burns future sales with said company. At this price point, you can't accept imperfection and shouldn't have to fix it yourself. You're giving Rapido and others a 'free pass' on something they could have engineered/fixed at the factory and agreeing to fix the model doesn't fix the problem. Truly, if you magnify all those 1/87th scale problems, that's a BIG problem over at Rapido... a problem they didn't acknowledge and a problem you fixed yourself. (I bet you they're happy... real happy, we all got out our glue)
nice thx for sharing.😊😊👍👍
Chalked full of "Trainy Goodness" !
The glass, the water bottle, the ornament, the candy bar, the lanyard, all the other promotional items.... all made with Rapido profits. Just lower your prices and get rid of the frills. No one wants this crap except the landfill. Green living, my ass... this company needs to seriously consider getting lean. Screw the 'holiday cheer'... I just want trains at a reasonable price. I'd love to see the balance sheet on all this extra junk WE paid for.
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