Tri-ang Hornby R.355G with freight wagons
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- Опубліковано 28 лис 2024
- A look at the Tri-ang Hornby R.355G 0-4-0 Industrial Tank Locomotive in Green Livery “27” (c1969-72) with a hand full of freight wagons. R.16 Brake Van(c1953-67), R.19 & R.019 Plate Wagons (c1972-73), R.246 Open Wagon with Timber Load (c1960-61), R.245 Open wagon with Oil Drum Load (c1960-61) and R.636/R.16 Brake Van long wheelbase (c1968-75). All dates are approximate Music Source / Royalty-free Apple loops/Looperman.com
Brilliant! My first Tri-ang model… probably from 1971 or ‘72. Great video and I love this layout.
I've been enjoying your videos. They're full of memories from my youth. My first set was the Princess Royal and 3 short coaches from Christmas 1960, and my older brother got the Met' Camm' railcar set. Both with series 3 track. Still have them but no boxes 😔.
You can hear the passion you have for these lovely models as you describe every detail fully.
Thank you for the great videos, please keep 'em coming.
Good evening Hazel, that must some Christmas day with those two sets arriving for the both of you. I'm so glad to hear you still have the models, the memories attached to them are worth far more than any box. I had a collection of Tri-ang /Tri-ang Hornby as the child passed along to me from another family member and then I added to it with contemporary at the time(mid-late 70s very early 80s) items. It was all over for me with model railways by the early 80s. I passed the more contemporary items of the time, to a cousin, the rest went into a number of lofts over the following years as these things do and eventually vanished. It wasn't until a few years ago that I became interested again in model/toy railways, it was quite unexpected.
Thanks again for watching and taking the time to share those memories, it hugely appreciated.
Oscar
Great video again Oscar, I've got a few of these little locos, they really pull well also no problems on my Peco track, thanks again John
Loved it. I was presented wiht this locomotive Christmas 1972 as part of the Pick Up Goods set, as you showed in the samll window. I still have the locomotive, which still runs quite nicely although the body is a lot wiorse than yours! The longevity of Triang's toys:-)
Thanks again Andrew for watching, it's great to hear you still have you origanel model. I bet there many of these 0-4-0 models/toys around that have given many hours of fun and go on to do so with the odd scuff here and there. As you say longevity.
Oscar
Beautiful little locos Oscar. Thank you for showing them. David.
Thanks David, these models are great fun.
Oscar
The best Triang channel! Nice video again!
Thanks Marco, that's very kind of you say.
Oscar
Another good one Oscar. Amazing how she copes with these points being an 0-4-0
Thanks again for watching Russell, she is a lovely runner and seems to sit very flat on the track.
Oscar
The 0-4-0 you have there Oscar is simplicity in design and build. They lend themselves to super detailing if you feel so inclined-and I liked the small toolbox (I suppose that’s what it is) on the frame of the engine. And that x04 motor - designed to survive!!
Good morning Andrew, I think you are right its a toolbox. Definitely an ingenious use of the existing chassis/motor developing this great looking body to use it and then offering it in different colours/name/number combinations over the years. Tri-ang seems to have been a very good type of thing. As you say this model and I think a number of others in the range are a very good starting point for modellers to produce superior looking models from what I've read.
Thanks again for watching.
Oscar
always had a soft spot for these little o-4-0s think ive got about 4 now i got my first which was the more modern blue livery when triang was rebranded to hornby an i got it with 2 4 wheel blue coaches for my 6th birthday, still works great now 24 years later
Good evening north west trains models, they are great little models with many variations over the years. And just like your self, I think they will have been an introduction to the hobby for many. It's great to hear you still have your original models from childhood.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Oscar
Hi Oscar
You just took me back to Christmas ‘71. My brother was given the darker shade 27 & I was given a black dock shunted. We still have them. The 27 came in the solid box with openings at the end & loco wrapped in cardboard.
Keep up the good work.
Thanks Ian for taking the time to watch and share that information. It's terrific to hear you still have the two models.
Oscar
Nice video, Oscar. I love these little Triang tanks - I've managed to collect a few myself.
I have removed the yellow plastic insert from the boxed ones though as they appeared to be damaging the models, and wrapped the engines in kitchen towel instead (No, I haven't thrown the insert away...). I'd be hard pushed to say which variant is my favourite, they all have such character!
Hi, you make a very good point about the plastic trays. I have an R.751 that appears to have been damaged by this style of packaging. And other models that I avoid removing from there trays. There are many variations available, but I think its the early matt blue Nellie that does it for me. A great range of models as you say.
Oscar
Hi Oscar, Thanks for another interesting video. I'm a great fan of these little locos. I used to like to buy old beaten up ones at toy fairs, which could be bought for a few pounds, after getting them going (part of the fun!) I'd weather them up and make them look real grimy and then add a couple of crew members, these could be easily stuck to the inner walls of the cab with a blob of epoxy. I'd then operate them up in typical industrial settings. Terence Cuneo the artist once did an article in a magazine describing how best to weather them. However given that yours are in pristine condition they're best left as is! Regards Bob
Sounds like great fun Bob. I don't know whether this is the same article as in the magazine, but there is a chapter in the book Tri-ang Railways the first ten years by Terence Cuneo on weathering that goes into great detail over about six pages titled "Terence Cuneo's Lifelike Models" But its the last paragraph that always sticks in my mind (If you decide to adopt my suggestions for characterising your railway, please take the job seriously. Don't rush at it. Use your paint delicately and thoughtfully. Remember, these models are magnificent in their own right - don't spoil them by careless, slapdash work. Good luck.) I made a real mess of weathering as a child and ruined a number of fine models. I think I will leave it to those who have mastered the art.
Thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed the video.
Oscar
Tremendous episode from your railway. Thank you!
Thanks Philip it's great to hear you are enjoying the videos.
Oscar
Great video oscar nice little train you had there
Thanks David, glad to hear you enjoyed the video.
Oscar
Managed to get the same engine this evening brought it off a friend it's been sat in loft for years not sure if it even runs but it will do when I done with it 😀😀😀
Good morning Dan sounds like a great buy. Hope you have fun with it they are lovely range of models these little industrial tanks.
Take care
Oscar
Excellent video Oscar. I have that exact loco that someone in the past has painted maroon. I runs very well.
Thanks Philip, I bet many of these over the years have been painted and modified to create something different and the motor and chassis will run with very little maintenance. As Andrew Fanner has commented below there is great longevity about Tri-ang Toys.
Oscar
@@oscarpaisley I would love to restore it to the original colour which i can see inside the body.
Hi Oscar. Just love you're videos. So nostalgic and you're knowledge and enthusiasm is very evident. As a matter of interest where do you get you're sets/models from. Cheers.
Hi Dave, there are a small number of dealers who deal in high-quality items from this period and occasional purchases from that well-known auction site. Sadly, my local model railway shop closed some years ago which was always a great place to pick up items.
Oscar
i have one of these 040 it is all black i got it from a car boot sale runs well
Hi Mark - a lucky find. The black ones are quite uncommon, and I think they look the part too!
With regard to your mint in box example and numerous adverts on Ebay, etc. Just who are these people who apparently buy a new locomotive, "test" it, and then put it up for sale again?
Good morning Roger, I suppose whoever is selling has to describe the items somehow. It's a tricky area when dealing with items of this age. I run most of my collection. However, I do have a number of items I have chosen not to run as they are in barely used condition.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Oscar
Am I The Only One Reminded Of Ivor The Engine By This Switch Engine?
Now you say it there is resemblance, sadly no Dragon!
stay safe.
Oscar
can you explain why they put the decimal price on the price list when decimalisation was'nt introduced till 71cheers phil
That style box is around 1971
Good morning Phil. Decimalisation was a big task to under take. The planning and preparations were extensive over many years. With the first new coins (5p and 10p) being introduced as early as 1968 to get ready for Decimal Day 15 February 1971 many goods and services were priced in new and old money well before and after Decimal Day to help with the changeover. This Wikipedia page gives a great overview of the process en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decimal_Day
Many thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
Oscar
growing up in the 1960s, I still remember the introduction of decimalisation was a major undertaking. To make the transition, the government had the population learning about the differences from Pounds, shillings and pennies to new pence well ahead of 1971. TV programs and at school we practised with toy coins and were encouraged to tell our parents and family. Dual pricing was also introduced in 1969 to help with the changeover. Almost as nostalgic as Oscars Triang videos.