A great running session ! There's just something special about the look and feel and controllability of HD & Wrenn locos. Characteristics that survive generation after generation and well into the future, which sadly can't be said for the new generation of models. I'm extremely interested in how you polish up the bright work, maybe a video on that subject might be forthcoming ! Many thanks for sharing. Regards, Leonard.
Hi Leonard, Many thanks for all your comments and contributions. Yes, indeed Hornby- Dublo and Wrenn are in a league of their own, a unique charm that is timeless. As for a video on how to clean up the bright work, I don't think I'd be any good at it. I'd have to do some research on what makes up the rods and valve gear; con rods seem to be of a different metal compared to the slide bar assembly which is highly polished and very solid. The coupling rod looks to be the same, but actually isn't!. Thicker than the con rod but coated in something to give it that bright sheen. Over do it and that coating comes off! I use white spirit to give the wheels, chassis and valve gear a thorough clean to lift the dirt; then I use a generic household metal cleaner to remove engrained dirt fron the motion and finally 'Silvo' or Goddards silver polish to bring up that final shine. I'll give it some thought, my good wife says she will help me, as I can't be bothered with video editing etc, we'll see! Many thanks, Graeme
@@crewelocoman5b161 Thank you for your kind reply and I understand the issues involved. I'm looking at my 2-6-4 HD Tank Loco and there's 4 layers of valve gear and I'm wondering do you remove the valve gear from the loco or polish it in situ ? Either way you must have a lot of patience Graeme !
@@leonardsloman480 Thank you for your comments and understanding. No, I would never attempt to dismantle the valve gear. The important thing is to clean as much dirt and dried oil off the motion with white spirit. I use cotton buds and cocktail sticks to get into nooks and crannies. After that I apply the household metal cleaner (only if it's really bad, otherwise you go straight to the 'silvo' or 'Goddards'). One section at a time, slide bars, con rod, coupling rod etc, polish off with a soft cloth or cotton bud then do the same with the silver polish to bring up that final shine. You can move the wheels round by carefully moving the armature round to get at as much as you can. Finally, finish off by applying some more white spirit as the metal polishes will leave a powdery white residue on the motion which you can wipe off again to maintain the shine. Hope that helps! Graeme
@@crewelocoman5b161 Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions, it's hugely appreciated . I've started with my 0-6-2 HD Tank Loco and it's coming along nicely, really pleased with the outcome. Many thanks again and keep those videos coming. Kind regards, Leonard.
Hello All, 1 / I like the sound of your trains ruuning, it has that heavy metal sound more usually present in 7mm O gauge, very enjoyable. 2 / do you re wheel with metal wheels ? 3 / do you add additional pick ups to your tenders ? 4 / I particularly like the tail lights, and train class lights, they improve the looks massively, Best wishes and regards from Australia.
Hi, Many thanks for your keen observations and interest. To answer your questions: all my rolling stock has metal wheels including wagons from Tri-ang dating from the early 1960s. I do not add additional pick-ups to the tenders. They are not needed, at least on my layout. You are absolutely right about lamps and tail lights. I have some Wrenn locos, some of which I have re-sprayed (Castles and 8Fs) where I have added vacuum brake pipes, screw couplings, scale metal buffers and glazed cab windows.ua-cam.com/video/iSi2fvr0n-o/v-deo.html Many thanks, Graeme
Had missed this video . Just caught up. Great Wrenn running . Don’t think I’ve seen Merlin before . I thought the only black one they did was Peregrine. Really love the way you run older stock - just as effective . Are these Tri-ang suburbans on the N2?
Hi Russell, Many thanks for your comments and observations. 'Merlin' is a Wrenn makeover that I did. I stripped down a very tired looking green 'Mallard' and resprayed it satin black, re transfered it and added etched plates from Fox. Cleaned and polished the bright work. The 'Sir Nigel' is a Wrenn ltd edition with larger driving wheels and the coaches behind the N2 are Tri-ang suburbans.
Nice layout and running Session.
Love the level of detail. 👍
Hi, Thank you for your comment and observations. Delighted you enjoyed the session.
A great running session ! There's just something special about the look and feel and controllability of HD & Wrenn locos. Characteristics that survive generation after generation and well into the future, which sadly can't be said for the new generation of models. I'm extremely interested in how you polish up the bright work, maybe a video on that subject might be forthcoming !
Many thanks for sharing. Regards, Leonard.
Hi Leonard, Many thanks for all your comments and contributions. Yes, indeed Hornby- Dublo and Wrenn are in a league of their own, a unique charm that is timeless. As for a video on how to clean up the bright work, I don't think I'd be any good at it. I'd have to do some research on what makes up the rods and valve gear; con rods seem to be of a different metal compared to the slide bar assembly which is highly polished and very solid. The coupling rod looks to be the same, but actually isn't!. Thicker than the con rod but coated in something to give it that bright sheen. Over do it and that coating comes off! I use white spirit to give the wheels, chassis and valve gear a thorough clean to lift the dirt; then I use a generic household metal cleaner to remove engrained dirt fron the motion and finally 'Silvo' or Goddards silver polish to bring up that final shine. I'll give it some thought, my good wife says she will help me, as I can't be bothered with video editing etc, we'll see! Many thanks,
Graeme
@@crewelocoman5b161 Thank you for your kind reply and I understand the issues involved. I'm looking at my 2-6-4 HD Tank Loco and there's 4 layers of valve gear and I'm wondering do you remove the valve gear from the loco or polish it in situ ? Either way you must have a lot of patience Graeme !
@@leonardsloman480 Thank you for your comments and understanding. No, I would never attempt to dismantle the valve gear. The important thing is to clean as much dirt and dried oil off the motion with white spirit. I use cotton buds and cocktail sticks to get into nooks and crannies. After that I apply the household metal cleaner (only if it's really bad, otherwise you go straight to the 'silvo' or 'Goddards'). One section at a time, slide bars, con rod, coupling rod etc, polish off with a soft cloth or cotton bud then do the same with the silver polish to bring up that final shine. You can move the wheels round by carefully moving the armature round to get at as much as you can. Finally, finish off by applying some more white spirit as the metal polishes will leave a powdery white residue on the motion which you can wipe off again to maintain the shine.
Hope that helps!
Graeme
@@crewelocoman5b161 Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions, it's hugely appreciated . I've started with my 0-6-2 HD Tank Loco and it's coming along nicely, really pleased with the outcome. Many thanks again and keep those videos coming. Kind regards, Leonard.
@@leonardsloman480 Sure will!! 👍
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Cheers!👍
Hello All, 1 / I like the sound of your trains ruuning, it has that heavy metal sound more usually present in 7mm O gauge, very enjoyable.
2 / do you re wheel with metal wheels ?
3 / do you add additional pick ups to your tenders ?
4 / I particularly like the tail lights, and train class lights, they improve the looks massively,
Best wishes and regards from Australia.
Hi, Many thanks for your keen observations and interest. To answer your questions: all my rolling stock has metal wheels including wagons from Tri-ang dating from the early 1960s. I do not add additional pick-ups to the tenders. They are not needed, at least on my layout. You are absolutely right about lamps and tail lights. I have some Wrenn locos, some of which I have re-sprayed (Castles and 8Fs) where I have added vacuum brake pipes, screw couplings, scale metal buffers and glazed cab windows.ua-cam.com/video/iSi2fvr0n-o/v-deo.html
Many thanks,
Graeme
Had missed this video . Just caught up. Great Wrenn running . Don’t think I’ve seen Merlin before . I thought the only black one they did was Peregrine. Really love the way you run older stock - just as effective . Are these Tri-ang suburbans on the N2?
Hi Russell, Many thanks for your comments and observations. 'Merlin' is a Wrenn makeover that I did. I stripped down a very tired looking green 'Mallard' and resprayed it satin black, re transfered it and added etched plates from Fox. Cleaned and polished the bright work. The 'Sir Nigel' is a Wrenn ltd edition with larger driving wheels and the coaches behind the N2 are Tri-ang suburbans.