Garden Scale New Bright Train Set no.185
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- I found yet another gem at Goodwill, and happened upon it during their 1-day annual half price blowout. I got this G-scale (1:24 scale, I think) New Bright set no.185 garden train set in original box for less that 7 bucks! I found one set on EBay going for 50 bucks, some cheaper, bit also single track sections approaching 10 bucks a piece (and my set has 18 pieces). It’s battery operated (6 C-cell batteries) and perfect for outdoors or around a Christmas tree (if we ever put one up with the kitties around). I wish the plastic track had silver rail but for 7 bucks, no biggie. I was going to set up on the dining room table but it’s too big! Chessie was scared of the engine. Runs backwards as well as forward. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for deals on additional track and rolling stock. Some switches and sidings would be nice.
Originally one could add household oil to the tank that had a screw behind the smokestack and would smoke. Wasn't a reliable smoking device, the wick in the tank never got enough oil to keep it from burning black before long. A small filament was used to heat the oil on the wick.
I guess your cat loves this train.
and all things that chug chug and choo choo!
@@Allegheny580 Yeah! I’ll say.
Nice video mate
I have that train but it's one of the first ones bought and still works
Cool.
And I, for one, will also actually be getting this really neat old Train Set off of eBay too (since I just recently thought about getting some more of these really nice great old “Woo-wooing” Train Sets off eBay last week) there, man.
There was also a radio control version! Also New bright sold additional rolling stock, (several boxcars, and tank cars) and track, even a talking station and working grade crossing! and left and right hand turnouts and even a cross track
I don’t think new Bright toys makes the Denver express toy train sets anymore I tried searching for One on Amazon but they didn’t have any and the only ones I could find we’re on eBay
I never checked. I only get them if I happened to stumble on a used set at Goodwill, and with COVID spreading like crazy in my little town, I'm seldom there anymore.
I just purchased this set at an estate sale. I was excited when it actually worked. But now after not a lot of time running only the light works. New batteries don’t help. Any ideas?
Not sure. I'd have to dig mine out of storage and set it up just to see
Can some one please send me a image or url ect. of the instructions for it. I have a set but no instructions
just got one. cant turn on. Were is switch.? Batteries in place. will not run???
The on-off switch is actually on the piece of track that also serves to change direction. The track controls start/stop as well as forward and reverse.
Is there a way to turn off the sound. I thrifted mines too so i dont have instructions
It's been so long I'm not sure, but try rotating the bell on top of the loco 90 degrees. I seem to recall that doing something.
turn the black knob behind the bell clockwise
Doing that moves the bottom of the lever underneath the knob and holds the flapper down , stopping the whistle.
@@johnwilliam384
Yeah! You are absolutely right, John.
Mine doesn't have the batteries car so it's now usless
how do you get it to turn on? mine won't at all and hoping it's not the termanels
Could be the batteries. Is there any battery acid corrosion in the tender's battery compartment? I often find that is old toys I buy second hand. Once the corrosion is safely cleaned up and new batteries are inserted, stuff usually works.
@@Allegheny580 how do you recommend cleaning them?
@@Allegheny580 I'll see if I have one, I tried baking soda but was getting in the holes, weird termanels back in the day but awesome train set don't want to just chalk it up as done
Hope you get it running!
@@rrss3459
@Logen Edgell If there is visible corrosion on the battery terminals, a Q-tip soaked in vinegar (and a little baking soda) might help. I usually end up using a file to shine up the leads, and if you have a Dremel tool with a teeny wire brush bit, that can work wonders.
Instructions plz if u know how to get them or show me thanks
I need to FIND where I put the box, first! ;-)
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Put some oil to make it smoke
vegetable oil works nicely
@@Allegheny580 Cool.
Alguien tiene el manual del holiday express animated train q' me haga favor de pasarmelo lo extravie y no recuerdo como armarlo es mi segundo año con el...Gcs...
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some body knows how much is the shipping weight of this set train box???
I own the greatland one
Take out smoke ?
looks great...
The chugging is super well on that engine. I have four engines from new bright that run, and I have an engine of that exact model with the same problem. It’s an easy fix though, in case you’re curious
I'm guessing it has something to do with traction. I'm not even sure that loco could take on adding another car or 2 without slippage. Maybe adding weight to the loco somehow, I'm guessing (???) Yeah, I'm curious. :-)
So my new bright engines all are capable of pulling 6 cars at once due to me tweaking them. I changed the gearing to make them 5/7 slower than normal and added a total of 4 grams to each engine. 1.5 in the back, 2.5 in the front, and added tractive tires to the front drivers, so now it has some pulling power. I also reduced the battery requirement down so now they all take 4 C batteries rather than 6, and I’m currently working on a infrared model from new bright. Hard fixes, but to me it makes them way more reliable. The chugging is actually caused by plastic scrapping on metal. Four plastic spikes are attached to the back driver pair and the metal flap is attached to the frame of the engine, so as the wheels turn the metal bends and clicks every time the metal bends straight again. Anyways, I primarily work with these engines so the work is worth it to me
Well, if I ever get the train back out of the box, I'll see what I can do. You sure know your stuff!
I rip these things apart and re-engineer them because I’m young and bored, plus, why the hell not😂
You also made a comment about how the track is black, which you’ll be happy to know that I actually started painting my track grey rails and brown ties, 7 pieces of track in, 46 pieces to go😂
I have a similar G scale train set that I got for christmas back in 2018 however I find them listed on ebay for $175 or more
I only get these things when I find them at Goodwill.
I have never seen one at Goodwill. Mainly because my Goodwill throws all the toys in the dumpster. They banned toys from being sold in the store because parents let their kids play with them in the store and leave toys all over the floor. Instead of banning their kids from being in the store, they just never sell toys and chuck them out so everyone loses.
I've pulled all kinds of toys out of the trash I later go through and list on eBay and sell to a good home. Once I found what evidently was a rare variation of a Barbie doll, and that went for over $120. Never seen one of these train sets yet though.
the only question is: How many cars can a battery operated train pull?
Depends on the train set. Some can only manage an extra car or 2. I put a second engine on the back and use it as a pusher, running in reverse. At least you can double the number of cars. :-)
WE HAVE THE SAME ONE
I d like to buyit to my two years old son..as birthday gift
not available for sale at this time. Hope you find one
@@Allegheny580 Yeah! And I’m going to get this really cool New Bright Train Set (along with all kinds of other New Bright Train Sets) off of eBay pretty soon as well there, man.
Do you still have the cute cat?
Yes, Chessie will be 10 in April. He's my best friend!
@@Allegheny580 🥰
Hi. Do you know how to make the smoke appear? I have the same set but I don't have the instructions booklet. Please let me know. Thanks. Also what batteries did you use?
6 C-cell batteries in the tender power the loco. I don't think this one smokes. If it does, I'd use cooking oil.