Thanks Ashraaq. As long as one services them frequently (like vintage cars) , they will continue to bring enjoyment for many decades. They just don't build them like they used to anymore . Thank you for your comments .. Much appreciated.
Thank you for the kind words. I am so amazed as to how well these vintage loco's run , after approx 60years of running on various layouts. I service them once a year , and they keep going and going ... Tks again . Regards, Anthony.
Hi Anthony. I found the controller video very interesting and comprehensive. I even understood part of it which was a great help to me! (I was in electronics and commissioned communications systems and covert surveillance, as well as emergency networks.) In 2008 I suffered with an aortic issue and, as a result of life saving surgery I suffered mental capacity issues and had to retire as I could no linger understand anything beyond two wire circuits. My model railways also saved me from going completely doo-lally! Thankfully. All the best and thanks again. (My Brother lives on the Saanich Peninsula, Vancouver Island).
A little blast from the past for me, as I had the red version of the Dock Shunter when I was about 5-6-7 years old, along with a black 'Jinty' 0-6-0 steam loco which had a working smoke generator which you had to drip a special 'smoke oil' into. A kid along the road had the Blue Pullman set, but it wasn't working until I realised the little 'wire spring' pickup was missing from the bottom of the motor bogie. We lashed up a replacement from a paper clip. I wonder if that loco is still going somewhere? Thanks for the video.
Wow .. Thank you for sharing that with me .. I did not have the black O-6-0 . That would have been awesome to have . I'm sure those loco's , although not in your possession , someone out there has restored them and running them .. Thank you for sharing your story .. Much appreciated. Regards, Anthony.
Ive got the blue pullman and the yard shunter in yellow. I find it relaxing to give these old trains a light service, i do not like total disassembly. Ive also got a lord of the isles and 08 shunter from triang. My oldest loco is a 1955 Trix 0 4 0 which is almost in mint condition
Wow , 1955 Trix 0-4-0 .. that is amazing .. Although these loco's are old , a bit noisy , and no fancy sound or DCC on them , there is something unique about bringing them back to life and giving them a chance to stretch their wheels per say on the track .. I love running these vintage loco's , brings back memories. Thanks for the comment - Regards, Anthony .
A very pleasing video of some real gems from the past! Moreover, you've kept them in super condition.
Thanks Ashraaq. As long as one services them frequently (like vintage cars) , they will continue to bring enjoyment for many decades. They just don't build them like they used to anymore . Thank you for your comments .. Much appreciated.
You got them running beautifully considering their vintage and technology! Lovely atmospheric layout too.
Thank you for the kind words. I am so amazed as to how well these vintage loco's run , after approx 60years of running on various layouts. I service them once a year , and they keep going and going ...
Tks again .
Regards, Anthony.
Hi Anthony. I found the controller video very interesting and comprehensive. I even understood part of it which was a great help to me! (I was in electronics and commissioned communications systems and covert surveillance, as well as emergency networks.) In 2008 I suffered with an aortic issue and, as a result of life saving surgery I suffered mental capacity issues and had to retire as I could no linger understand anything beyond two wire circuits.
My model railways also saved me from going completely doo-lally! Thankfully.
All the best and thanks again. (My Brother lives on the Saanich Peninsula, Vancouver Island).
A little blast from the past for me, as I had the red version of the Dock Shunter when I was about 5-6-7 years old, along with a black 'Jinty' 0-6-0 steam loco which had a working smoke generator which you had to drip a special 'smoke oil' into. A kid along the road had the Blue Pullman set, but it wasn't working until I realised the little 'wire spring' pickup was missing from the bottom of the motor bogie. We lashed up a replacement from a paper clip. I wonder if that loco is still going somewhere? Thanks for the video.
Wow .. Thank you for sharing that with me .. I did not have the black O-6-0 . That would have been awesome to have . I'm sure those loco's , although not in your possession , someone out there has restored them and running them ..
Thank you for sharing your story .. Much appreciated.
Regards,
Anthony.
Ive got the blue pullman and the yard shunter in yellow. I find it relaxing to give these old trains a light service, i do not like total disassembly. Ive also got a lord of the isles and 08 shunter from triang. My oldest loco is a 1955 Trix 0 4 0 which is almost in mint condition
Wow , 1955 Trix 0-4-0 .. that is amazing .. Although these loco's are old , a bit noisy , and no fancy sound or DCC on them , there is something unique about bringing them back to life and giving them a chance to stretch their wheels per say on the track .. I love running these vintage loco's , brings back memories.
Thanks for the comment - Regards, Anthony .