A Tri-ang R.152 Class 08 Shunter Scale Speed Challenge. Is Less Than 15 MPH Scale Speed Achievable?
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- David Atkins UA-cam Channel / @trainsontuesday
Model Railways Unlimited / @modelrailwaysunlimited
Today I try and run the Tri-ang R.152 Class 08 Diesel Shunter at a scale speed on the Tri-ang Super 4 layout. The aim is to get the loco around the Downward Mainline at a scale speed of 15 MPH or less. Watch to see how I get on with this challenge. Thanks for looking.
That had me on the edge of my seat Jonathan. Like others, I am amazed that you pulled it off. Now if you could re-gear it to run at that speed with the controller on full just imagine the slow shunting you could do. A side effect of scale running is that it makes the layout seem larger than it is.
If the object of model/toy trains is to have fun then you have certainly met the criteria and thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank you also for the great compliments in mentioning me and my channel.
Hello David, I'm pleased you enjoyed this. I can't wait for you to see the results from the Tri-ang and H & M Clippers. I've been on the look out for Romford or similar gear conversion sets but have yet to find any. All the best to you
Thanks for posting this . That proves that this particular 08 vintage Triang loco is capable of performing at scale speeds every bit as good as today's highly detailed and overly expensive 08 models .
Hello David, I enjoy pushing these older items to their operational limits. You can still have fun with them after all these years. All the best to you
That was lovely to see, what a wonderful loco :) glad my video helped, your 8 foot section will give easier and more accurate readings. Take care.
Hello Mike, thanks for watching this, it's been fun measuring the scale speeds. I'm trying period controllers now with unexpected results, will post an update soon. All the best to you
@@MrSnooze Oh that sounds interesting!
Love these old Triang locomotives, X04 motors are fantastic
Hello David, I couldn't agree more about these motors. They are great items. Thanks for watching. All the best to you
Oscar recommended your channel so I've subscribed, great video
Brian
Hello, thanks for looking at the channel, I hope you enjoy some of the other content. All the best to you
Absolutely fascinating !! I'm still trying to work out why but it was! 😎
Hello Peter, I hope you enjoy part two when it arrives, thanks for watching. Best regards to you
you had me chomping at the bit mr snooze
Haha Matt, get ready for even more when I show what period controllers can do. All the best to you
That was great, will be definitely making a chart for my locomotives for I try to run mine at scale speed, will be interesting to see how far out I am , all the best.
Hello Bob, the Tri-ang RP-13 I've just tried gave an astonishing result, watch out for an update video soon. Best regards to you
Very impressive! 08's seem to look better at slow speed. Great work
Hello, the 08 is a favourite of mine and does look good crawling around. Thanks for watching, all the best to you
I thought you were going to say " Its crossed the Melling Road and it's over to Michael O'Hare " On a serious note you have done amazing to run a 50 year old toy engine at scale speed 😁
Hello Tim, thanks for the great comment, keep an eye out for an update promises to be interesting, great hopes for an outsider in this one. Best regards to you
That was some very impressive running, your pickups must be in tip top condition to make it over all those dead spots with no hesitation.
Hello Rob, You are right, I clean the pickups fairly regularly. All the best to you
love the mobil tankers!
Hello John, it's good to hear you enjoyed seeing those tankers. I think the bright red looks good too. Take care, all the best to you
That little shunter even sounded like a Jocko growling along. Fabulous testament to your railway and your refurbished points and crossings that you got that 50+ year old Triang loco around the layout effortlessly.
Hello Andrew, glad you enjoyed this. Watch out for an update video showing even better results from period power controllers. All the best to you
Impressive slow speed , especially over the diamonds . Must have a look at Mikes video, seem to have missed that one . Would be interesting to see the AL1 at 100mph to see what that looks like . Ha ha it’s like ships on the measured mile on the Clyde , except they were seeing how fast they could go.
Hello Russell, I think it might be a good idea to time a few express locos. There will be a follow on from this video as well. All the best to you
That was so involving. The 08 is a real star. Not even a stutter over the diamond crossings, she just chugged on regardless. It also goes to show how good Super 4 diamond crossings and points can be. Do you dare to try other locos? 😊👍
Hello Pauline,I think trying other locos and controllers will be fun, watch out for more. All the best to you
Good morning Mr Snooze great demonstration of what can be done absolutely amazing running on the track. Is that shunter the one with you have fitted with the ball race? I think it makes a real difference to warm the models up to achieve these type of speeds plus a little load for the motor to work against.
Thanks again really enjoyed the video looking forward to the next one.
Oscar
Hello Oscar, This is the R.152 with one ball race but I don't think there would be a difference with a well maintained original motor. The advantage of the ball race primarily seems to be a noise reduction from tests I've conducted so far. Warming up always seems to improve running on these older locos, and as you say a little load on the drawbar helps the drive wheels bite the track I think. Thanks for watching and all the best to you
Very well done - a tribute to the quality of your track refurbishment and laying. I can't help wondering how it would do with an H&M Duette or Clipper on the high resistance and/or half wave rectified settings?
Hello Robin, another person commented on controller choice so I've tried Tri-ang and H & M Clippers. astonishing results from both so keep an eye out for an update video. All the best to you
All due to modern power unit try using a RP18 /13 triang unit for this test for accuracy .
Good afternoon Bertie, I agree that modern power units were perhaps the wrong choice for this test and may have enhanced the result. With that in mind I tried the Tri-ang RP - 13 as you suggested and Clipper. All I can say is they blew the Gaugemaster out of the water. The Meccano Marshall 3 did surprisingly well too. Will post an update video soon. All the best to you
I Just bought one of these from a carboot at 2 Quid, the thing was sprayed black has broken buffer beams on the front and didn't run until i serviced it. Still Doesn't run great but i have all the chassis disassembled and time to clean everything
Great to hear you picked up a bargain. If you don't have a method of remagnetising the motor you might get better running with a neo magnet, just a thought. Best regards to you
As smooth as silk
Thanks Nick, after some comments from others I just tested some 1960's controllers and got even better results. Will post an update video at some point. Best regards to you