Hornby Dublo running session with the Deltic
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- In this upload I'm showcasing the Hornby Dublo 'Deltic' along with the '8F', A4 'Golden Fleece' and 'N2' all hauling Hornby Dublo rolling stock. 'Crepello' was a very tired looking specimen with accumulated dust and dirt layered engrained in the diecast body and chipped paintwork throughout. Do I strip it to the bare metal or clean and touch up? It was a close call. I plumped for the latter as the green was still largely intact. The windows at the motor end were filthy. Once I had cleaned the body work using a toothbrush, I repainted the lime green 'skirt' and cab area and touched up parts of green and roof sections. The bo(co?)gies had their axle boxes painted yellow. The frontal 'nose' had the yellow warning panel repainted along with the train code panel highlighted. I disliked the odd cut out at the bottom of the nose so I placed a piece of plastic painted red behind the gap. New BR totems replaced the faded originals. The model came with a a replica Cooper box so the model now looks very respectable again.
Thank you for watching.
Simply wonderful. It's great seeing how lovely these Dublo models look in a well-realised scenic layout - even the Deltic. Love it
Hi, Thank you very much indeed for the thoughtful and kind comment. I'm fortunate enough to have acquired quite a bit H.D. over recent years in very good - excellent condition and I'm still astounded as to how well it looks and performs. Delighted you enjoyed!
Great Sunday morning viewing and all the right noises. Excellent work on the Deltic.
Well thank you kindly sir! I'm delighted it has provided you with an enjoyable start to your Sunday. I wasn't too sure how the Deltic would turn out but I'm pleased with the result.
Cheers,
Graeme
How wonderful are these old Dublo locos and rolling stock. When you consider the latest of them would be 60 years old now. They certainly were built to last.
I only have a handful of 2 rail, but lots of 3 rail. Ive completely converted over to these old vintage pieces now, having sold off 90% of my more modern models.
They provide so much enjoyment and are so easy to work on and repair.
Thankyou for showing yours. 👍
Hi, Thank you for your keen observations. Interesting that you have sold your more recent models. Have you converted '2 rail' to '3 rail' or just accumulated '3 rail' stock? They all combine the virtues if duability as well as nostalgia. This is how the hobby started.
Many thanks,
Graeme
@@crewelocoman5b161 Hi Graeme,
I mainly operate on a 3 rail layout (Although I do still have 2 rail track still squirrelled away).
I dont tend to convert much from 2 rail chassis to 3 rail.
I usually buy 2 rail dublo ( and some wrenn) locomotives and put the bodies onto duplicate 3 rail chassis for variety in running numbers and livery.
Then put the 2 rail chassis away. So they can be put back to original one day if required.
I find them a joy to repair and service which is quite difficult with newer models.
I really enjoy buying cheap non runners and get them up and running again.
All the best Ed.
@@l1a146 Brilliant!👍
Wow, that really is a heritage set. Even has the old couplings by the looks of it. Lovely work. With the price of models getting ridiculous it's interesting to see people looking back at older models. Something people like you have been doing all along. A little tlc can go a long way.
You are so right!! I've been looking at some reviews of the latest offerings from the manufacturers and the slagging off comments about price, details, lights, you name it, it's going off the scale. It's a moan fest of monumental proportions. I had to point out that steam locomotives didn't have "lights" as such and that the attempt by manufacturers to keep one step ahead all the time is pointless. Essentially, they were train code identification symbols and were only lit at night. Attempts to introduce electric lighting on steam locos was abandoned as they couldn't be seen in daylight hours! Springside have provided a full range of near scale lamps with jewelled glass for those who want to add these features. My recent 46202 looks ridiculous with bright 'head' lights. I'm surprised by the almost total lack of knowledge and understanding of steam era operations by many model railway enthusiasts.
Anyway, I'm delighted as always you enjoyed the 'pure' HD showcase! Yes, they all had the standard HD coupling...in its various forms!
Great restoration job.
Hi, Many thanks for that endorsement! Delighted you approve.
Cheers
Graeme
Hi great running session thanks
Thank you for your comment and interest. Delighted you enjoyed.
Hi CreweLoco. I enjoyed your running session as that's what I like doing on my layout too. Regards Alan in the loft :o)
Hello Alan, Thank you for your comment. Delighted you enjoyed.