I never get tired of watching how you do things, I often forget how it was done, so I go back to your site to refresh my memory whenever I need to change the wheels on anything bought second hand, you are the master!
Hello John. Just getting back to the hobby, after 20 years, slow , but sure. I am 89 years young.Just watched your video re changing wheels, very informative and interesting. Keep up the good work, regards James, Lincoln City.
Hi John, very useful thanks. I decided that since I didn't care about preserving the old Triang plastic wheels I wouldn't drift out the axles but instead used a pair of small side-cutters to snip the fixed wheel and its sleeve into pieces off the axle. Once that's done, it's usually simple to slide the axle out of the remaining wheel. Occasionally I've had to snip the other wheel and sleeve too. I went this route when I found I had some very rusty steel axles that wouldn't shift at all with a drift and didn't want to risk shattering the bogie frame. I've also found that black Milliput is a good alternative to blu-tac.
Thank you so much for this John, I've just bought 2 Triang clerestory carriages (ridiculously cheap!) and they are grinding on the sleeper rail holders on my track. I had a feeling I would have to do something about them when I bought them so thought (rather than just bluster in and probably muck it up completely!)I'd do a bit of research. Yours is the only video I can find, so very much appreciated! I now know how to do a lot of other rolling stock that could just do with having their wheels upgraded. Cheers! Dom
Hi John found your channel by googling change replace triang wheels. I've attempted in the past and not knowing how they are assembled have broken bits off the bogies. Removed 8 axles today easily with no damage. Romford replacements on order. Thank you.
This is great John I am going to have a go with my old Tri-ang Pullman coaches. I particularly like your method as it will let me have a second try if the first attempt goes wrong. Cheers Alan.
Good onya Bill ,, more great knowledgeable info for us train nuts including the USA type tyco couplings. Im not sure that i would want to change the wheels out for the smaller type steel wheels in the green electric loco you had in the last few minutes of the video but everyone to there own i suopose ,, again thanks for the gr8 info. Cheers from John in Australia.
To get the wheels in I pushed a wheel inwards along the shaft a few mm, then the exposed end will fit into the frame giving clearance to pop the other end into place. Then hold the shaft with pliers and prise the wheel back into gauge with a screwdriver.
Many thanks for this video. I have several Triang locos and wagons that won't run on Peco track, so I will use this and your other videos to change the wheels and bearings.
Hi John,great video. I am brand new to model railways building my very first layout at the moment. I have been buying some rolling stock and like the look of the Transcontinental passenger stock. I have them in the silver and blue. I wanted to take them apart and give them a good cleaning but it doesn't look like they come apart to clean the inside plastic for the windows. You being an expert having much of these coaches I thought I'd come to you for advice. Thanks Derek
It may have already been said, but it strikes me that this method could also be used on old Triang Hornby tenders that use a similar split wheel and axle configuration. Anything that would reduce the amount of drag on the locomotive would have to be a bonus.
Thanks for doing this how to vid John.Someone on a Barry Davis vid pointed me in the right direction,and with you showing me,im confident now to change my wheels on my Triang coaches :)
@@chambs123 Thanks John i am finding it difficult to find those little brass? things the axle point sit in? I even googled the shop you bought them from in Nottingham and it closed down :(
Very helpful video John. I might use your method to replace the large flanged wheels on some old Triang pulman coaches that run badly on modern track. And one suggestion: although a cotton bud won't go through the open axel box , a pipe cleaner will.
Awesome John...........my shopping list for my trip over to ol' blighty next year grows longer by the day..........these DIY vids are so informative........ Best wishes Brian
Well done, your video has solved my problem. I have been puzzling over those square ended axles but blutac is the answer - I just have to do it. I've been given some OO gauge stuff and want to get it running properly. I have some Triang wagons and the R357 diesel. I need to change the wheels. But please where do I buy the little bearings / grommets you inserted. I have been puzzling over those square ended axles.
Hi excellent video. Snap I've got those two Triang trucks, in fact I've got about half a dozen trucks and about same number of coaches all purchased in 60s that would be great to use on my modern Peco 75 layout. I had given up on their restoration. Couple of questions. One cleaning those axles in the absence of lighter fuel isopropyl alcohol suffice? Two you listed possible wheel/axle replacements from Hornby (still available) but you didn't list the bearings products. Do you have an up to date equivalent product please? I think other people asked the same.
Excellent ideas in your video. I have to convert my blue Transcontinental coaches with new Hornby coach wheels & Kadee couplers. I have Peco centre cupped bearings. I'll have to drill out the bogie rivets to fit the couplers. Your large bolts & washers to hold the bogies look good. The tool you don't know the name of is a "centre punch". You can use a bent paper clip to put 1 small drop of glue accurately in place. As you have fluff all over your models from the underlying towel, I suggest you use a rubber cutting mat in future.
Thanks for posting this useful techniques video. Just watching for the first time (8 years old wow!) as a confirmation of what I expect to do. Do you have any updates on the modern sources for the bearings etc? I am pretty sure the modern equivalents to Romford/Jacksons that I have will do the same job but newbie modellers might not realise that. If yes it might aid newbies if you add that to the description box.
Another great how to video. I have done some of my TC rolling stock using this method and it is the best that I have seen. I was wondering if there is a set of wheels that can be used on the rear bogie of a R55, but with a twist. I need to be able to pick up power from the rear wheels?
Thank you this will be very helpful as I have lots of old rolling stock which I could work on and get them running on my Hornby OO Track. Not knowing what the parts are called,the most important thing is knowing what one needs to buy in order to do the job in hand. Greetings from the leafy green of Fiddlewood Norwich United Kingdom. BB
Hi John. Great video. Any ideas / tips on changing the wheels on the old 3-rail steel wheeled bolster wagons, with the wheels held in the cast metal bogies with "tin" clips? Cheers, Rob.
excellent and informitive video John 10/10 . Could you tell me if the same applies to the Tri-ang R242 3- axle tresrol wagon ., as mine is fitted with the old course plastic wheels. I think the axles would need perfect alignment. Could you advise? Thanks Ian H.
+48firefox Sorry for the delay Ian. OK, I know exactly which axle you are talking about & I haven't as yet changed any of these. They use a stub axle....same as in all the Battle Space 6-axle units. This being the case I have yet to work something out for these? At the moment & on any items I have with these axles I have for the moment simply stripped, cleaned, oiled & replaced them for the time-being. I'll do a video on these when I've decided how I'm going to go about it? Thanks for the comment. Kind regards, John.
Hello John ,Don,t know if you are aware but there is a black tack available which is stronger than the blue tack on the market .Great vid John,often wondered what do do about my older rolling stock wheels .Thanks .
+chambs123 Just to let you know mate I got some of the black-tack to keep in stock....just in-case it is needed? Thanks again for the link. My best, John.
John, thanks for a very helpful video. I have a large number of very old Triang milk tankers and want to replace the axles/wheels . Can you give me some advice please as they seem to be slightly different to those you worked on in the video. Thanks
Hi John ,let me say I think your videos are great because I know nothing about Electrocomponents,I have been watching how to fit led strip to coaches. Have you ever done a video of how to connect to the power to the coach if the coach was never electrified .Thanks Trevor
Hi John - Thanks for video, wish I hadn't ditched all my old wagons now. I have re-wheeled lots of mid 70's vintage wagons with new wheels and the running is much much better. Any thoughts of whether the video's of the Train Sets will continue? Thanks Paul
+RossPaulProductions1 Thanks for the nice words Paul. Sam & I are currently in the progress of Part 9 but we are short of 3 items....shouldn't be too long now. Best, John.
+RMLectronics East Yorks Hello mate...great simple comment.....thank you. I actually covered the bit about the re-profiled wheels near the end of the video so don't know how you missed it? I asked everybody who has been emailing me for them to get back to me at the end of January 2016. I am in the process of having another batch done right now. All the best, John.
+chambs123 Yeh, well, that is strange John - all I can think is I was probably desperate for a 'widdle' and popped out and back again!! (Whiskey & a drop of dry ginger methinks!) Cheers John, All the best.
+RMLectronics East Yorks Hi buddy. I am a bit behind because of mum's failing health. I think I should have some wheels by the end of this month. All the best, John.
What width of Axle to the pinpoint on the new wheels is needed for the open ended Triang please. Ive tried replacing 1 set and have the Top Hat bearing in place and its very tight and not free running? I have the Dapol wheels?
Once again John a very informative upload, I shall be putting your hints and tips to good use on my Tri-ang stock. On another subject, I shall be travelling to Nottingham in the near future from Worksop, I've never been on the line from Worksop to Nottingham so going to tick it off the list, can you recommend a model shop to visit whilst in the city? Thanks for the great uploads & keep `em coming, cheers Kev.
+Caius Martius Thanks for the kind words Kev....appreciated. The best shop to check-out is called Gee Dee models & toys (Google it). When you do come over to Notts give me a shout up front & we might be able to have a meet? Best, John.
Thanks John. I have another method which I have used successfully. Press the wheels off old and new axles and replace the new wheels on the old axles, taking care to space the new wheels correctly. Best way to get tight wheels off axles is grasp the axle in a small vicegrip and press the wheel down on a metal base such as a steel ruler.
A great video, John, and very informative! With the red and silver 'Transcontinental' coach, I was going to ask how you'd converted from "hook and bar" to "knuckle", and then you told us a previous owner had done it: in your range of videos, have you done a tutorial on changing them, as more UK modellers appear to being going that way? NEM pockets help, but a lot of us still have 'pre NEM' stock. Keep up the good work, sir!
Hi. Love the video. Watched it all. The triang transcontinental. You used 10.6mm wheels. Would the hornby replacement wheels at 12.6mm. Not also do the same job?. Thanks
This is something I had not thought of checking as I do have some older Loco''s and rolling stock. One thing John. I didn't see you check any back to back measurements. The sets of wheels with the red bushes on both side, are they adjustable? Many thanks for sharing this video. Martin (Thailand)
Hello Sir. I'm restoring a Triang Royal Mail TPO Coach. Returning to Model Railways after many years absence. Would this method work with restoration or could you suggest alternative options-parts? Many Thanks for suggestions-input. Best Wishes 👍
Hi John,Superb film and very interesting indeed 20/10 John could you please do a film on Triang/Hornby Smoke units and the best way to work them,Someone said that if you run them with out smoke oil that they would burn out and not work.I have asked you before if you could do a film with your trains that have smoke units in them running on your layout as it would look so like the real thing but in oo gauge,Thank you John here's hoping,Regards,Jim.
+Mij Newe Hi Jim & thanks for the comment. The smoke units will not burn out without the fluid....don't know where you got that from? I will at some point do a video on the various smoke units but it will have to be in the new year. I have everything planned for the next few videos. All the best, John.
hi john do you ever have any spare silver wheels you want to get rid of (silver wheels ) is the name of them they plastic axles and wheels but they have metal rims fitted they are all i use on my layout and need more if you need any hornby wheels complete i can do a swop with you i have 60 now to swop
John Harrison Thank you for your informative video, very helpful. Just one question - where can I purchase 10.6mm HO scale replacement wheels as I have looked within many websites with no luck. Kind Regards John
I've appropriated an old Jouef / (Playcraft?) train set from my mum and dads loft. The loco is ok, (a BR class 21 I think) but the carriages have damage to a couple of their bogies. Are there ways to upgrade these to run metal wheel sets and replace the damaged bogies? Also can the couplings be replaced too so that they are compatible with new rolling stock?
Phew Craig. To be honest mate I'd just get some new or second hand ones & not waste your time & money on the old Jouef/Playcraft stock. You would have to find replacement bogies which wouldn't be easy...then find the correct type of metal wheels & then the couplings which would not be easy to change...I'd say don't waste your time buddy! Seasons greetings & best regards, John.
Really enjoyed this video. I have mostly old Hornby three rail. But I think I can see an application for fitting insulated wheels on some of my rolling stock so I can run them on the two rail system as well. Thanks.
Well, I bought all the gear and tried this. Unfortunately, I never got beyond the first stage on two coaches - just broke the axle boxes off the bogies, The axle pins were way too hard to move.
Hi John just watched your rewheeling of triang rolling stock it was fantastic I am looking to rewheel my triang first edition blue Pullman but can't find replacement wheels for the power bogie any ideas on how I can solve this problem many thanks. Andre
Hi Andre & thanks for the comment. I have new replacement wheels in stock for the Blue Pullman. If you want to send me some contact details I'll get back to you. Cheers, John.
Johns Amazing Trains - chambs123 hi John that's great news I will send you my e mail address which is andre.palfrey@hotmail.co.uk look forward to hearing from you regards Andre
Thanks for showing this John , I have aquired some old Wrenn goods trucks so now I know what to do . Where do I get the bearings from though . Cheers.......Peter.
+chambs123 Hi John , without having to watch this video again would you know the distance between the wheels on the axle should be for 00 gauge . Having a bit of a problem with a DMU jumping points in one particular direction , using another bogie for comparison a set of wheels appear to be too wide . Cheers......Peter.
+Peter Shaw Yes Pete I have had this many times in the past. I don't know the exact distance but using a bit of common sense I usually just tweak the axle(s) slightly in either direction till the offending axle or bogie is sorted! This usually works so hope that helped. Cheers, John.
+Peter Shaw Hi Peter...as it happens I did know it was 16.5mm but completely forgot in my last mail. It's also worth pointing out that even setting them to the "quote....correct scale width" does not always work. Sometimes a bit of trial-&-error is needed between different types of track! All the best, John.
+lester cooper Thanks Lester for the comment. I have put the Liliput part number in the description (click on 'show more')....you can then copy & paste it in a Google search....they are available in many places. Hope that helps, cheers, John.
+ab bush No Ab it doesn't but it goes without saying that you just use the Super-Glue as I described & try not to get on anything else! Thanks for the comment, cheers, John.
Sorry for the delay. If you google the part number (L587450) it comes up at a few stockists however, most seem out of stock at the moment. You can see them here: www.ehattons.com/30793/Liliput_L587450_Wheel_and_insulated_axles_Pack_of_50_/StockDetail.aspx Hope that helps? Kind regards, John.
Hi John, started new layout over here in Thailand, retired now and needed a hobby, can you tell me average layout height from floor know it's a daft question? Looked on many TH-cam videos but not here'd it mentioned. Also cannot find train modelling shops over here buying stuff from China as massive postage charges so if anyone looking at your channel which I find very informative. Like you starting again. Best of luck. Macca
Hi John, quick question... on the cattle wagon you left a little play in the axle between the mounts. On the bogie wheels it seemed this was not the case, was just wondering (being a novice) why the difference mate ?
+Paul Norman You are correct Paul & maybe I should have been more explicit here? You can have virtually nothing to .5mm but at virtually nothing you still need to check the free-wheeling in question & after always oiling first. You can't really have 'nothing' but a little sensible judgment & later experience all come together. Hope that helps? Cheers, John.
John, dont know if you can help or point me in right direction but im looking for detailing kits, i can find steam ones but not diesel, looking for stuff like the electrical hook ups seen on all the old diesels, cant say ive seen them on newer diesels such as class 66s etc, but definitely on anything upto class 47s. Any idea where i may find such things
+Paul Norman Hi again Paul. I've been doing some searching for you on this & I too have drawn a blank...sorry. The only other thing I can suggest is to contact your local model shop & see if they can help or point you in the right direction? Cheers, John.
Great video John :-) in regards to my stannier 8f (cannot find my original comment), I have resolved the issue with the drawbar and have removed the video :-) thank you anyway. Best regards Matt
Thanks John. Could not find anyone to service my motors here in Oz so sent them to a guy in Lee on Solent to do. He said he would also re wheel them so we will see how it goes. He should get them any day now.
You should look at some of the ways the War Hammer modellers use super glue there are needle point super glue bottle applicators and a spray activator funny enough the two part superglue system is used by pvc window fitters.
This is a cry for help./ From where can I buy Romford bearings. No one in Australia seems to know they exist. I deal with U K model shops. Thank you in advance .Bernie
+bernard carr Hi Bernie. This is real easy mate, just google Romford model bearings & there's loads out there! Try this link: www.anticsonline.co.uk/891_1_2040593.html Let me know how you get on? Cheers, John.
Changing wheels on Triang Royal Mail coaches. Broken one already - not careless, just clumsy/ignorant. Funny how when you see someone else resolve a problem, you wonder why you never thought of that. Thanks.
anytime. your videos have helped me so much in the past and I haven't commented on them so i thought i would for a change. I have been looking for a video like this for the past week or so because somebody recently gifted a load pf Tri-ang Rolling Stock and Locomotives to me and i wanted to re-wheel them. thanks again!
I never get tired of watching how you do things, I often forget how it was done, so I go back to your site to refresh my memory whenever I need to change the wheels on anything bought second hand, you are the master!
Hello John. Just getting back to the hobby, after 20 years, slow , but sure. I am 89 years young.Just watched your video re changing wheels, very informative and interesting. Keep up the good work, regards James, Lincoln City.
Great video, fills the gap for me as I have a few old Hornby/Triang wagons which require re-wheeling
Hi John, very useful thanks. I decided that since I didn't care about preserving the old Triang plastic wheels I wouldn't drift out the axles but instead used a pair of small side-cutters to snip the fixed wheel and its sleeve into pieces off the axle. Once that's done, it's usually simple to slide the axle out of the remaining wheel. Occasionally I've had to snip the other wheel and sleeve too. I went this route when I found I had some very rusty steel axles that wouldn't shift at all with a drift and didn't want to risk shattering the bogie frame. I've also found that black Milliput is a good alternative to blu-tac.
Thank you so much for this John, I've just bought 2 Triang clerestory carriages (ridiculously cheap!) and they are grinding on the sleeper rail holders on my track. I had a feeling I would have to do something about them when I bought them so thought (rather than just bluster in and probably muck it up completely!)I'd do a bit of research. Yours is the only video I can find, so very much appreciated! I now know how to do a lot of other rolling stock that could just do with having their wheels upgraded.
Cheers!
Dom
Nice one Dom! Cheers, John.
Hi John found your channel by googling change replace triang wheels. I've attempted in the past and not knowing how they are assembled have broken bits off the bogies. Removed 8 axles today easily with no damage. Romford replacements on order. Thank you.
You're welcome Rob & good luck. Cheers, John.
Excellent video. I have ordered all the stuff I require and I will be at some of my ancient coaches this weekend.
What a Great Collection of Locos John! It’s good to see how trains have advanced up to today’s modern trains!
Thanks Jamie. Cheers, John.
My mum has that towel, in that colour. Probably from the 70's made my day.
Cool! Cheers, John.
This is great John
I am going to have a go with my old Tri-ang Pullman coaches.
I particularly like your method as it will let me have a second try if the first attempt goes wrong.
Cheers
Alan.
+AlanRochester57 Thanks for that Alan & yes....the process is reversible for a second shot! All the best, John.
Good onya Bill ,, more great knowledgeable info for us train nuts including the USA type tyco couplings.
Im not sure that i would want to change the wheels out for the smaller type steel wheels in the green electric loco you had in the last few minutes of the video but everyone to there own i suopose ,, again thanks for the gr8 info.
Cheers from John in Australia.
To get the wheels in I pushed a wheel inwards along the shaft a few mm, then the exposed end will fit into the frame giving clearance to pop the other end into place. Then hold the shaft with pliers and prise the wheel back into gauge with a screwdriver.
Awesome video. I'm confident that I can now tackle wheel replacement on the cast wagon chassis in my possession.
Go for ir mate! Cheers, John.
Pretty ingenious work! I like your way of working around issues, very clever and thoughtful. Thanks for the tips and techniques.
+Peter M You're welcome Peter....glad to be of help, regards, John.
Nice one Peter thanks. Cheers, John.
Many thanks for this video. I have several Triang locos and wagons that won't run on Peco track, so I will use this and your other videos to change the wheels and bearings.
+Ray Wilson Thanks for the comment Ray. Glad the vid was helpful. Cheers, John.
With respect....The.Stanley Unwin of model railways!!
Cool comment mate! Cheers, John.
Hi John,great video. I am brand new to model railways building my very first layout at the moment. I have been buying some rolling stock and like the look of the Transcontinental passenger stock. I have them in the silver and blue. I wanted to take them apart and give them a good cleaning but it doesn't look like they come apart to clean the inside plastic for the windows. You being an expert having much of these coaches I thought I'd come to you for advice. Thanks Derek
It may have already been said, but it strikes me that this method could also be used on old Triang Hornby tenders that use a similar split wheel and axle configuration. Anything that would reduce the amount of drag on the locomotive would have to be a bonus.
Thanks for doing this how to vid John.Someone on a Barry Davis vid pointed me in the right direction,and with you showing me,im confident now to change my wheels on my Triang coaches :)
Go for it buddy! Cheers, John.
@@chambs123 Thanks John i am finding it difficult to find those little brass? things the axle point sit in? I even googled the shop you bought them from in Nottingham and it closed down :(
Thanks John, now I have finally managed to get some decent wheels onto my 4 Triang r21 coaches. They are running really sweetly😁
Cool! Cheers, John.
Brilliant video John, I've been wondering how to change wheels on my old rolling stock. Now I know!
+Richard Golding Yes mate it's not too bad-a-job. Thanks for the comment, cheers, John.
Very helpful video John. I might use your method to replace the large flanged wheels on some old Triang pulman coaches that run badly on modern track. And one suggestion: although a cotton bud won't go through the open axel box , a pipe cleaner will.
Awesome John...........my shopping list for my trip over to ol' blighty next year grows longer by the day..........these DIY vids are so informative........
Best wishes Brian
Thanks again Brian....glad they are a help to you. Kind regards, John.
Yet again thanks for straightforward wheel/axle replacement extremely helpful
You're welcome Mike. Cheers, John.
Well done, your video has solved my problem. I have been puzzling over those square ended axles but blutac is the answer - I just have to do it. I've been given some OO gauge stuff and want to get it running properly. I have some Triang wagons and the R357 diesel. I need to change the wheels. But please where do I buy the little bearings / grommets you inserted. I have been puzzling over those square ended axles.
Hi excellent video. Snap I've got those two Triang trucks, in fact I've got about half a dozen trucks and about same number of coaches all purchased in 60s that would be great to use on my modern Peco 75 layout. I had given up on their restoration.
Couple of questions.
One cleaning those axles in the absence of lighter fuel isopropyl alcohol suffice?
Two you listed possible wheel/axle replacements from Hornby (still available) but you didn't list the bearings products. Do you have an up to date equivalent product please? I think other people asked the same.
Thanks again .All done and ordered , Now The Wait for delivery. Your videos are No 1 . Thank you once more Good luck.Bernie
+bernard carr No worries Bernie....glad to have been of help. Best, John.
Useful! I have an old Triang Caboose that could do with this.
Excellent ideas in your video. I have to convert my blue Transcontinental coaches with new Hornby coach wheels & Kadee couplers. I have Peco centre cupped bearings. I'll have to drill out the bogie rivets to fit the couplers. Your large bolts & washers to hold the bogies look good. The tool you don't know the name of is a "centre punch". You can use a bent paper clip to put 1 small drop of glue accurately in place. As you have fluff all over your models from the underlying towel, I suggest you use a rubber cutting mat in future.
Thanks for posting this useful techniques video. Just watching for the first time (8 years old wow!) as a confirmation of what I expect to do. Do you have any updates on the modern sources for the bearings etc? I am pretty sure the modern equivalents to Romford/Jacksons that I have will do the same job but newbie modellers might not realise that. If yes it might aid newbies if you add that to the description box.
Another great how to video. I have done some of my TC rolling stock using this method and it is the best that I have seen. I was wondering if there is a set of wheels that can be used on the rear bogie of a R55, but with a twist. I need to be able to pick up power from the rear wheels?
Thank you this will be very helpful as I have lots of old rolling stock which I could work on and get them running on my Hornby OO Track. Not knowing what the parts are called,the most important thing is knowing what one needs to buy in order to do the job in hand. Greetings from the leafy green of Fiddlewood Norwich United Kingdom. BB
Thanks Paul & I'm glad you found the video helpful. Kind regards, John.
Hi John. Great video. Any ideas / tips on changing the wheels on the old 3-rail steel wheeled bolster wagons, with the wheels held in the cast metal bogies with "tin" clips? Cheers, Rob.
excellent and informitive video John 10/10 . Could you tell me if the same applies to the Tri-ang R242 3- axle tresrol wagon ., as mine is fitted with the old course plastic wheels. I think the axles would need perfect alignment. Could you advise? Thanks Ian H.
+48firefox Sorry for the delay Ian. OK, I know exactly which axle you are talking about & I haven't as yet changed any of these. They use a stub axle....same as in all the Battle Space 6-axle units. This being the case I have yet to work something out for these? At the moment & on any items I have with these axles I have for the moment simply stripped, cleaned, oiled & replaced them for the time-being. I'll do a video on these when I've decided how I'm going to go about it? Thanks for the comment. Kind regards, John.
Hello John ,Don,t know if you are aware but there is a black tack available which is stronger than the blue tack on the market .Great vid John,often wondered what do do about my older rolling stock wheels .Thanks .
+lester cooper Yeah I looked for it but not with much success. The blue does the job OK anyway but thanks for the tip & comment, best, John.
+chambs123 Hi John ,The e bay number for the Black Tack is 201459414471 should you ever need it .Regards Lester
+lester cooper OK buddy thanks for that. Cheers, John.
+chambs123 Just to let you know mate I got some of the black-tack to keep in stock....just in-case it is needed? Thanks again for the link. My best, John.
Hey John, can I assume that the blue tack you use provides the electrical insulation between the wheels and the frame of the rolling stock.
John, thanks for a very helpful video. I have a large number of very old Triang milk tankers and want to replace the axles/wheels . Can you give me some advice please as they seem to be slightly different to those you worked on in the video. Thanks
bernard carr. All done ,all wheels chanced and what a difference they go like trains.THANKS
+bernard carr Top man Bernard....well done! All the best, John.
Hi John ,let me say I think your videos are great because I know nothing about Electrocomponents,I have been watching how to fit led strip to coaches. Have you ever done a video of how to connect to the power to the coach if the coach was never electrified .Thanks Trevor
Your video s are the best on TH-cam
Hi John - Thanks for video, wish I hadn't ditched all my old wagons now. I have re-wheeled lots of mid 70's vintage wagons with new wheels and the running is much much better. Any thoughts of whether the video's of the Train Sets will continue? Thanks Paul
+RossPaulProductions1 Thanks for the nice words Paul. Sam & I are currently in the progress of Part 9 but we are short of 3 items....shouldn't be too long now. Best, John.
Super job, John. Any progress on the new Dock Shunter wheels yet??
+RMLectronics East Yorks Hello mate...great simple comment.....thank you. I actually covered the bit about the re-profiled wheels near the end of the video so don't know how you missed it? I asked everybody who has been emailing me for them to get back to me at the end of January 2016. I am in the process of having another batch done right now. All the best, John.
+chambs123 Yeh, well, that is strange John - all I can think is I was probably desperate for a 'widdle' and popped out and back again!! (Whiskey & a drop of dry ginger methinks!) Cheers John, All the best.
+RMLectronics East Yorks Hi buddy. I am a bit behind because of mum's failing health. I think I should have some wheels by the end of this month. All the best, John.
+chambs123 John - no rush. I understand the issue. When you do get them, please drop me a line. Best wishes, Bob
+RMLectronics East Yorks Will do Bob....no worries there. Thanks again, John.
What width of Axle to the pinpoint on the new wheels is needed for the open ended Triang please. Ive tried replacing 1 set and have the Top Hat bearing in place and its very tight and not free running? I have the Dapol wheels?
Once again John a very informative upload, I shall be putting your hints and tips to good use on my Tri-ang stock. On another subject, I shall be travelling to Nottingham in the near future from Worksop, I've never been on the line from Worksop to Nottingham so going to tick it off the list, can you recommend a model shop to visit whilst in the city?
Thanks for the great uploads & keep `em coming, cheers Kev.
+Caius Martius Thanks for the kind words Kev....appreciated. The best shop to check-out is called Gee Dee models & toys (Google it). When you do come over to Notts give me a shout up front & we might be able to have a meet? Best, John.
More thanks to you John.
Thanks John. I have another method which I have used successfully. Press the wheels off old and new axles and replace the new wheels on the old axles, taking care to space the new wheels correctly. Best way to get tight wheels off axles is grasp the axle in a small vicegrip and press the wheel down on a metal base such as a steel ruler.
Really helpful video! Does anyone know where to get the parts?
A great video, John, and very informative! With the red and silver 'Transcontinental' coach, I was going to ask how you'd converted from "hook and bar" to "knuckle", and then you told us a previous owner had done it: in your range of videos, have you done a tutorial on changing them, as more UK modellers appear to being going that way? NEM pockets help, but a lot of us still have 'pre NEM' stock. Keep up the good work, sir!
I have done a video on all the different couplings & that might help you? Cheers, John.
Hi. Love the video. Watched it all. The triang transcontinental. You used 10.6mm wheels. Would the hornby replacement wheels at 12.6mm. Not also do the same job?. Thanks
Hi John, tried wizard models, e-bay etc, cant find any these bearings anywhere. Any suggestions. Great video.
Fantastic tutorial 👍👌
This is something I had not thought of checking as I do have some older Loco''s and rolling stock. One thing John. I didn't see you check any back to back measurements. The sets of wheels with the red bushes on both side, are they adjustable? Many thanks for sharing this video. Martin (Thailand)
Just a comment what glue do you have to use pl thank you
Hello Sir. I'm restoring a Triang Royal Mail TPO Coach. Returning to Model Railways after many years absence.
Would this method work with restoration or could you suggest alternative options-parts?
Many Thanks for suggestions-input. Best Wishes 👍
Hi John,Superb film and very interesting indeed 20/10 John could you please do a film on Triang/Hornby Smoke units and the best way to work them,Someone said that if you run them with out smoke oil that they would burn out and not work.I have asked you before if you could do a film with your trains that have smoke units in them running on your layout as it would look so like the real thing but in oo gauge,Thank you John here's hoping,Regards,Jim.
+Mij Newe Hi Jim & thanks for the comment. The smoke units will not burn out without the fluid....don't know where you got that from? I will at some point do a video on the various smoke units but it will have to be in the new year. I have everything planned for the next few videos. All the best, John.
hi john do you ever have any spare silver wheels you want to get rid of (silver wheels ) is the name of them they plastic axles and wheels but they have metal rims fitted they are all i use on my layout and need more if you need any hornby wheels complete i can do a swop with you i have 60 now to swop
Thank you. Brilliant.
John Harrison
Thank you for your informative video, very helpful. Just one question - where can I purchase 10.6mm HO scale replacement wheels as I have looked within many websites with no luck.
Kind Regards John
Hi John. Lilliput part number L587450 if they have any left? Cheers, John.
hi john any chance we can see you running your diesel hymeks again. thanks dave
John, nice video - where do I get the replacement non grooved wheels with the centre drive cog for my triangle twin bogey emus.
I have them in stock Roger. I also list them on ebay. Cheers, John.
Morning Dave where did you get your bearings from l am finding it difficult to find them
wizard models
Lilliput part number L587450 if they have any left? Cheers, John.
I've appropriated an old Jouef / (Playcraft?) train set from my mum and dads loft. The loco is ok, (a BR class 21 I think) but the carriages have damage to a couple of their bogies. Are there ways to upgrade these to run metal wheel sets and replace the damaged bogies? Also can the couplings be replaced too so that they are compatible with new rolling stock?
Phew Craig. To be honest mate I'd just get some new or second hand ones & not waste your time & money on the old Jouef/Playcraft stock. You would have to find replacement bogies which wouldn't be easy...then find the correct type of metal wheels & then the couplings which would not be easy to change...I'd say don't waste your time buddy! Seasons greetings & best regards, John.
Fair comment John. I was only checking on those in the know if this was possible. New rolling stock it is then
Really enjoyed this video. I have mostly old Hornby three rail. But I think I can see an application for fitting insulated wheels on some of my rolling stock so I can run them on the two rail system as well. Thanks.
Looks nice 👌 I have a few Triang wagons and replacing the wheels would definitely improve them. Where are these axle bearings available?
Well, I bought all the gear and tried this. Unfortunately, I never got beyond the first stage on two coaches - just broke the axle boxes off the bogies, The axle pins were way too hard to move.
Hi John just watched your rewheeling of triang rolling stock it was fantastic I am looking to rewheel my triang first edition blue Pullman but can't find replacement wheels for the power bogie any ideas on how I can solve this problem many thanks. Andre
Hi Andre & thanks for the comment. I have new replacement wheels in stock for the Blue Pullman. If you want to send me some contact details I'll get back to you. Cheers, John.
Johns Amazing Trains - chambs123 hi John that's great news I will send you my e mail address which is andre.palfrey@hotmail.co.uk look forward to hearing from you regards Andre
Johns Amazing Trains - chambs123 hi John just re sending e mail address to make sure you get it andre.palfrey@hotmail.co.uk regards Andre
Thanks for showing this John , I have aquired some old Wrenn goods trucks so now I know what to do . Where do I get the bearings from though . Cheers.......Peter.
+Peter Shaw Hi Peter.....just Google 'romford model bearings'....they are everywhere! Thanks for the comment & support. Best, John.
+chambs123 Hi John , without having to watch this video again would you know the distance between the wheels on the axle should be for
00 gauge . Having a bit of a problem with a DMU jumping points in one particular direction , using another bogie for comparison a set of wheels appear to be too wide . Cheers......Peter.
+Peter Shaw Yes Pete I have had this many times in the past. I don't know the exact distance but using a bit of common sense I usually just tweak the axle(s) slightly in either direction till the offending axle or bogie is sorted! This usually works so hope that helped. Cheers, John.
+chambs123 Thanks for replying , have found out since that the correct gauge is 16.5mm .
+Peter Shaw Hi Peter...as it happens I did know it was 16.5mm but completely forgot in my last mail. It's also worth pointing out that even setting them to the "quote....correct scale width" does not always work. Sometimes a bit of trial-&-error is needed between different types of track! All the best, John.
perfect ! i have learnt a great deal, thank you john. ps like the john and sam vids
+freak55beat Yes mate thanks for all the kind words, cheers, John (& Sam).
Hi John ,Where do the 10.6 mm wheels come from please .Thanks Lester .
+lester cooper Thanks Lester for the comment. I have put the Liliput part number in the description (click on 'show more')....you can then copy & paste it in a Google search....they are available in many places. Hope that helps, cheers, John.
a interesting video john.
Does the superglue ever craze the plastic? John
+ab bush No Ab it doesn't but it goes without saying that you just use the Super-Glue as I described & try not to get on anything else! Thanks for the comment, cheers, John.
Do you now to website where you bought the 10.5mm axles
Sorry for the delay. If you google the part number (L587450) it comes up at a few stockists however, most seem out of stock at the moment. You can see them here:
www.ehattons.com/30793/Liliput_L587450_Wheel_and_insulated_axles_Pack_of_50_/StockDetail.aspx
Hope that helps? Kind regards, John.
1:34 You better run after it quick, John. :)
John are you alright ?
Hi John, started new layout over here in Thailand, retired now and needed a hobby, can you tell me average layout height from floor know it's a daft question? Looked on many TH-cam videos but not here'd it mentioned. Also cannot find train modelling shops over here buying stuff from China as massive postage charges so if anyone looking at your channel which I find very informative. Like you starting again. Best of luck. Macca
Can you short out your locos If you do it wrong ive done I on a track cleaning car and it’s not letting me locos run
Hi John, quick question... on the cattle wagon you left a little play in the axle between the mounts. On the bogie wheels it seemed this was not the case, was just wondering (being a novice) why the difference mate ?
+Paul Norman You are correct Paul & maybe I should have been more explicit here? You can have virtually nothing to .5mm but at virtually nothing you still need to check the free-wheeling in question & after always oiling first. You can't really have 'nothing' but a little sensible judgment & later experience all come together. Hope that helps? Cheers, John.
Thanks John for clearing that up. Got a lot of triang stuff myself that i will re wheel and wanted to make sure i understood you
+Paul Norman No worries Paul....glad to be of help. Cheers, John.
John, dont know if you can help or point me in right direction but im looking for detailing kits, i can find steam ones but not diesel, looking for stuff like the electrical hook ups seen on all the old diesels, cant say ive seen them on newer diesels such as class 66s etc, but definitely on anything upto class 47s. Any idea where i may find such things
+Paul Norman Hi again Paul. I've been doing some searching for you on this & I too have drawn a blank...sorry. The only other thing I can suggest is to contact your local model shop & see if they can help or point you in the right direction? Cheers, John.
Great video John :-) in regards to my stannier 8f (cannot find my original comment), I have resolved the issue with the drawbar and have removed the video :-) thank you anyway.
Best regards
Matt
OK Matt no worries there. Glad you managed to sort the problem. All my best, John.
Just a thought instead of blue tack with superglue seal, mix superglue with baking soda it becomes like nylon.
Very useful information thanks
+Peter Dunn Thanks Peter...appreciated. All the best, John.
where can you get the brass bearings?
just put romford in ebay
Hey John I have Triang R 55 AND 155. do you still have wheels for these
Hi buddy yes I do have a full stock again now. I will be putting a brief video up on Monday/Tuesday how you can purchase some. Cheers, John.
Thanks John. Could not find anyone to service my motors here in Oz so sent them to a guy in Lee on Solent to do. He said he would also re wheel them so we will see how it goes. He should get them any day now.
Gee Dee models! R. I. P. sad loss.
You should look at some of the ways the War Hammer modellers use super glue there are needle point super glue bottle applicators and a spray activator funny enough the two part superglue system is used by pvc window fitters.
Really helpful, thank you.
Thank you my friend....glad the video was of help to you. Cheers, John.
This is a cry for help./ From where can I buy Romford bearings. No one in Australia seems to know they exist. I deal with U K model shops. Thank you in advance .Bernie
+bernard carr Hi Bernie. This is real easy mate, just google Romford model bearings & there's loads out there! Try this link: www.anticsonline.co.uk/891_1_2040593.html Let me know how you get on? Cheers, John.
Changing wheels on Triang Royal Mail coaches. Broken one already - not careless, just clumsy/ignorant. Funny how when you see someone else resolve a problem, you wonder why you never thought of that. Thanks.
+itloon Thanks for the comment buddy....at least you can do it correctly now! Cheers, John.
100th like! also, great, helpful video
Thanks buddy....appreciated. Cheers, John.
anytime. your videos have helped me so much in the past and I haven't commented on them so i thought i would for a change. I have been looking for a video like this for the past week or so because somebody recently gifted a load pf Tri-ang Rolling Stock and Locomotives to me and i wanted to re-wheel them. thanks again!
OK that's great mate....you can wade through them all now! haha. All the best, John.
thanks again
No worries...best, John.
Sorry massive postage charges from UK and America. Macca