I remember burning out the motor on the Tri-ang Caledonian 123 when I put a carriage-length load of solder in a carriage in order to make the loco slip authentically. It did for a short while before stopping and whiffing burning from the loco!
Hi Sam. I am a new subscriber. The Britannia class takes me back to my childhood in the early '60's. Great memories with my dad who has recently passed. My 70000 is in need of a new body. It had become damaged in the hands of a child. Namely myself many years ago. Sourcing a body in Canada is proving difficult. Have you any tips on suppliers? Either here or across the pond? Thanks for the great videos!
Hi, thanks so much for subscribing - I really hope you enjoy my channel! I'm sorry to hear about your dad, but it's good news that you're keeping his hobby going! Yeah, the Britannia bodies are particularly susceptible for damage! Unfortunately, it's just not possible to get these spares new any more, so your best bet is to look second hand - I'd recommend Ebay - I know tri-ang isn't as plentiful in and around the states as it is in the UK, but you might get lucky! Best of luck mate, Sam :)
Know all about this ;) can't work out how to show you my one but its the triang south wales Pullman one don't know how rare it is though its running again now it was the choke
+devon junction Yeah! I'm not sure I remember that one - it may well be rare! Was the choke causing problems? I've heard about them causing shorts if they get faulty or touch the chassis! Cheers, Sam :)
Scottish NS Rail Fan yes that tutorial really helped me. My Britannia wasn’t working that well and it was only pulling 2 coaches and know it pulls triple. Thanks sam
+davestrains Thanks very much - I'm hoping people might be able to save some of their old models with videos like these! Thanks a lot for your support, it's very much appreciated, Cheers, Sam :)
Yeah, if I get requests for a certain type of loco, I'll definitely do more! I've done loads already - if you've seen those?? :) All the best mate, Sam :)
+Why Not? Thanks a lot mate! I could do that - but you wouldn't see too much difference since I do them every six months, meaning that they get serviced well before they get desperate! Also, with a new loco that hasn't run in years, I don't like to run it until it's had a service, otherwise the motor might get a bit cross. Cheers, Sam :)
My dad serviced my 08 I was watching him do service the 08 I think he did to much on it when I tested it the second I put it on it set on flames but yes my dad did put on to much
Sadly if you run a loco with a smoke unit without smoke fluid in you burn the smoke unit element and they’re £30 or so to replace... but if you don’t use them then that’s fine :)
@@SamsTrains there is one locomotive which I am currently using, the Hornby 2800 class which has the newer smoke box and my goodness I had to stop using it every ten minutes because the whole room was full of steam! It’s brilliant! Also am debating whether or not to buy the evening star, but I don’t like the ring field motors in the tender...
+itloon haha yeah - a very frustrating job, you need about six hands to do it! I promise it gets a bit easier after a few tries - (It used to take me hours!) Cheers mate, Sam :)
+Why Not? I try to respond to them as well as I can - I think it's really important to show stuff that people actually want to see! Next time, It'll definitely be servicing a mainline 4-6-0, or a Wrenn loco of some sort!
It's quite difficult - you'll need a gear puller to remove the worm, and then remove the magnet at the back to slide out the armature - nasty job! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Oh blimey! Is that a Hornby one? They can be very tricky! Are you in the UK? I can happily service that for you, if you are! If not, check out my wheel cleaning videos - they should show you how to go about it! All the best, Sam :)
I have seen two of britannia locomotives I seen 70013 Oliver cromwell when I just about 6 years old & I seen 70000 britannia I about 13 years old their only britannia locomotives what I seen so far
high sam that was only half the info need to be a bit more detailed as i am just a novice just starting up and can only afford old locos that have been around for ever many thanks
+Why Not? haha they do seem it a bit, but they're okay really, as long as your careful! Of course, I wouldn't be so rough if it was a loco with lots of delicate parts!
2:30 a very good look at how to handle the motors. Similar to pre-1964 slot car motors such as Atlas, Pittman and others.
Hi Sam, just picked up one of these in really good condition. Not been run for over 30 years. This video will help me give it a service
Hi Dave, that's awesome - yeah normally there's no problem getting these serviced and running again!
Good luck!
Sam :)
Thanks Sam, also picked up a Princess Elizabeth, a Jinty, and an Ivatt. Somebody i know, his next door neighbour gave them to me for nothing !
Really clear and helpful, thanks
I remember burning out the motor on the Tri-ang Caledonian 123 when I put a carriage-length load of solder in a carriage in order to make the loco slip authentically. It did for a short while before stopping and whiffing burning from the loco!
Ahh sorry to hear that Paul - that sucks!! :(
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
One superb handyman. I'm speechless.
That's very kind of you - thank you! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
little tip, clean the backs of the wheels as well, and the contacts, best do those using the fibre pens to bring the copper contacts up nice
Absolutely right - that's definitely an essential part of a good service!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Banging Video bud. Just started my own channel for beginners by a beginner
Love the new class 👌of engine. Well, it's a class for me anyways 🤪. How many different classes do you have?
17:17 My face lit up when I realised it had the chuffing sound! :D
+Why Not? Oh yeah - me too! I diddn't know they did a chuffing Britannia until I received this one - 10x improvement!
@@SamsTrains Piece of sandpaper on a strip of metal, with a metal box in the tender to add resonance!
@@SamsTrains hey sam if you don't mind can i have one if i can't get my tri-ang folwer 3f/jinty running smoothly
@@SamsTrains bloody hell it runs so good
Nice review on a service Sam, well worth doing. I do like the way you use multiple cameras to create different shots, very effective...Simon
+Liverton -Simon Thank you very much for the comment mate, glad you liked the video - they're quite fun to film!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hi Sam. I am a new subscriber. The Britannia class takes me back to my childhood in the early '60's. Great memories with my dad who has recently passed. My 70000 is in need of a new body. It had become damaged in the hands of a child. Namely myself many years ago. Sourcing a body in Canada is proving difficult. Have you any tips on suppliers? Either here or across the pond? Thanks for the great videos!
Hi, thanks so much for subscribing - I really hope you enjoy my channel! I'm sorry to hear about your dad, but it's good news that you're keeping his hobby going! Yeah, the Britannia bodies are particularly susceptible for damage! Unfortunately, it's just not possible to get these spares new any more, so your best bet is to look second hand - I'd recommend Ebay - I know tri-ang isn't as plentiful in and around the states as it is in the UK, but you might get lucky!
Best of luck mate,
Sam :)
Sam'sTrains I have already seen many of your videos and yes, I enjoy them very much! Thank-you so much the reply!
nice work Sam full respect mate
+Adi Pullen Thanks mate - I enjoy filming these ones! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hi Sam, does the smoke unit on this loco work?
Know all about this ;) can't work out how to show you my one but its the triang south wales Pullman one don't know how rare it is though its running again now it was the choke
+devon junction Yeah! I'm not sure I remember that one - it may well be rare! Was the choke causing problems? I've heard about them causing shorts if they get faulty or touch the chassis!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Another good tutorial
Thanks a lot mate - glad you liked it! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
Scottish NS Rail Fan yes that tutorial really helped me. My Britannia wasn’t working that well and it was only pulling 2 coaches and know it pulls triple. Thanks sam
Well impressed with your service!! great stuff cheers dave
+davestrains Thanks very much - I'm hoping people might be able to save some of their old models with videos like these!
Thanks a lot for your support, it's very much appreciated,
Cheers,
Sam :)
can you please explain what and how to use a multimeter with model railways? how do you check motors and what does it all mean?
Sam.. where did you get your Helping Hands Rig from...looking everywhere but cant find any as substantial as yours..thyx
I got them on Ebay many years ago - have looked for a replacement myself, but they all looked rubbish! :(
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
love these videos could you do more ? -all the best
Yeah, if I get requests for a certain type of loco, I'll definitely do more! I've done loads already - if you've seen those?? :)
All the best mate,
Sam :)
Sam'sTrains I have yeah love the videos it shows me how to service my locos without making a horses arse you could say of it haha -all the best
Is it 70013 Oliver cromwell or is it 70004 Williams shakebead britannia locomotive
Hi Jack - the two I have are Britannia and Owen Glendower!
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Great and very informative Idk how you do it
Thanks so much mate!! :D
sam's trains should make a video taking an engine out of a bigger engine and put it inside a smaller engine
Ooh that'd be amazing to try!! :D
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
Wonderful video Sam! Can you show us the loco's performance before the service as well as after? :)
+Why Not? Thanks a lot mate! I could do that - but you wouldn't see too much difference since I do them every six months, meaning that they get serviced well before they get desperate! Also, with a new loco that hasn't run in years, I don't like to run it until it's had a service, otherwise the motor might get a bit cross.
Cheers,
Sam :)
+Sam'sTrains ok. :)
Where would you suggest getting a britania
For these, Ebay is a good idea! :D
my dad has a Britannia from his childhood and it is a reck
Ahh okay! That's a shame - but they can be easily fixed up to work again! :D
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
good job sam
+alan mckinnon Thanks a lot for the support!
Cheers,
Sam :)
I serviced my tri ang 08 and when I tested it it set on fire
Good god! Did you use too much flammable substances on it by any chance?? ;)
My dad serviced my 08 I was watching him do service the 08 I think he did to much on it when I tested it the second I put it on it set on flames but yes my dad did put on to much
Sadly if you run a loco with a smoke unit without smoke fluid in you burn the smoke unit element and they’re £30 or so to replace... but if you don’t use them then that’s fine :)
Yeah that's right - though that's it, I don't use them any more really!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@@SamsTrains there is one locomotive which I am currently using, the Hornby 2800 class which has the newer smoke box and my goodness I had to stop using it every ten minutes because the whole room was full of steam! It’s brilliant! Also am debating whether or not to buy the evening star, but I don’t like the ring field motors in the tender...
Logical order. All I need is a manual on reinserting the clip :( Possibly a sedative too. Alan.
+itloon haha yeah - a very frustrating job, you need about six hands to do it! I promise it gets a bit easier after a few tries - (It used to take me hours!)
Cheers mate,
Sam :)
How well do you respond to the mini in-video straw polls?
+Why Not? I try to respond to them as well as I can - I think it's really important to show stuff that people actually want to see! Next time, It'll definitely be servicing a mainline 4-6-0, or a Wrenn loco of some sort!
Sam please may I ask how do you remove the armature on the x03/04 motor
It's quite difficult - you'll need a gear puller to remove the worm, and then remove the magnet at the back to slide out the armature - nasty job!
Thanks for watching,
Sam :)
I am building a model railway,and my grandad has that train!
+CalumFraserProductions 2016 That's great news - hope it all goes well! And awesome - I think these were very popular back in the day!
Cheers,
Sam :)
Hey sam just wondering can you use the lighter fluid to clean the linkage as well?
You can! If you're very careful! :D
Cheers,
Sam :)
hey Sam i love diesel locomotive but i d'ont know how to clean the bugise
Hi mate! Thanks for the comment - which diesel loco are you thinking of?? I can tell you exactly how to clean those, if you like?
All the best,
Sam :)
Sam'sTrains wall i have a class 58 that stop working yesterday
Oh blimey! Is that a Hornby one? They can be very tricky! Are you in the UK? I can happily service that for you, if you are!
If not, check out my wheel cleaning videos - they should show you how to go about it!
All the best,
Sam :)
Sam'sTrains thank you very much sadley i not in the uk but in morroco but still thanks anyway
I have seen two of britannia locomotives I seen 70013 Oliver cromwell when I just about 6 years old & I seen 70000 britannia I about 13 years old their only britannia locomotives what I seen so far
Ahh yes - those are the preserved ones aren't they?? :3
Thanks for watching - Sam :)
high sam that was only half the info need to be a bit more detailed as i am just a novice just starting up and can only afford old locos that have been around for ever many thanks
Are you Abel to buy tryang spare parts still
+ACE FLYING SCOTSMAN Ace fs Yeah, most stuff you need can be found on Ebay at the moment!
Cheers,
Sam :)
FIRST. also great vid sam.
+TheTrainNetwork//TTN Thanks mate, and well done! Glad you liked it,
Cheers,
Sam :)
14:42 say sorry again. ;)
+Why Not? Very sorry! You diddn't miss much ;)
Those brushes sound very coarse; I'd be scared to use them on any of my locos. :/
+Why Not? haha they do seem it a bit, but they're okay really, as long as your careful! Of course, I wouldn't be so rough if it was a loco with lots of delicate parts!
+Sam'sTrains fair enough. I bet some Hornby locos would look at that brush and fall apart instantly. ;)
+Why Not? Oh yeah, they do! ;)
I must admit, I've had a couple of goodens from Hornby recently though - maybe all is not lost!
1:52 say sorry now! ;)
+Why Not? Sorry! I'm very good at covering all three cameras with one hand! :(
What is your Ebay page Sam
The listings are now closed for Christmas, but they'll be back online in January! :D
Merry Christmas,
Sam :)