Once again - we are deep in the weeds, magnetism now .... Love it !! Just so you know, I am a pro at tearing down locos and cleaning and lubing them thanks to your channel. Just did a Rivarossi bought off ebay advertised as "non-running" - cleaned it up - runs smooth as a swiss watch. The grease they used turned into chewing gum .... keep it coming Ron. -Always fun. Those graphics boys will need to report to HR dept ... LOL.
I just got a 30 pack of Neodymium N42 1/8"x1/4"x1/2" magnets from TotalElement to replace the magnet in my 2-8-2 Mantua locomotive. It was running poorly, so per one of your earlier videos I replaced it with four of these new magnets. I pulled out the old one with a pair of pliers and used the pliers put in the new ones. It runs terrific now but I noticed it ran opposite to the setting on my transformer. Ah, reverse the polarity of the magnets! Now it works like it should. However, I had put in a new LED headlight which now only works in reverse, so I'll have to re-solder the wires so it'll come on when running forward. I'll do that as soon as I finish watching this video. I've got lots more Mantua locos that I intend to re-magnetize since this was such a success. Thanks again for another entertaining and instructive video!
Feeding the beast, I'm a firm believer in neodymium magnets. I've redone all my Pittman motors with neodymium magnets and it made a huge difference. Cheers from eastern TN
Hi - suggest you keep the compass away from the demagnetizer while in using it ... the magnetizer can reverse the polarity on the compass if it is in close proximity. Great video btw.
Great experiment Ron, I thought you knew about the re-magnetizer because it came out in 1964 with Hornby so I'm sorry I didn't say anything. You could have left the motor together, but you also needed the two little plates in so that the energizers touched them from the re-magnetizer, but you solved it anyway with your own brand of tenacity. I'm happy to see how excellent the locomotive runs after all that work and research you put in and with some help from England Bob's your uncle, lol. Great two videos with an outstanding result. Jersey Bill
Very nice! Loved the outcome. Keep up the good work! Last time I checked, a Pound was only worth 79 cents U.S., however the dollar has been sliding. - Johnny from Texas
I own this engine my self and there was supposed to be 2 wires connected to the tender and the draw bar does not pick up power but the person who had it originally own this engine must have heavly modified this engine also great job you got it running
Yeah! Ronald Dodd's Remagnetizer really needs more attention, I have one myself and it's great! Probably one of the best model railroading purchases imaginable!
Nice! Well that goes to prove if it works don't fix it... very nice runner. ...a word of caution from my experience with those neominimmiumm magnets to be careful handling them. The ones I have are dangerously strong depending on size and can move in unintended ways if not secured. Very nice motor diagram seriously!
Try putting a neodinium magnet on the outside of the moter, see if that would charge up the alnico magnet. Maybe ? If you put the magnet in the cage backward, the cage would take away some of magnatisem untill it fully changed polarity. Happy Thanksgiving.
Great video Ron, been after one of them there re magnatizers at a sensible price for the last year as i love my old triangs etc, and they could all do with a boost .seem to be rare when they do pop up for sale then go for a pretty price as everyone seems to want them
Ron, there are more beautiful, fully functioning trains sitting in attics and basements, doing nothing, than the entire production of manufacturers this year. This hobby needs someone who can agglomerate all of these beautiful trains and redistribute them into the hands of young railroaders and their dads nationwide, while keeping the collector vultures out of such an endeavor.
I'm so glad you did this video Ron I've been debating on buying that same magnetizer for the last month this will be my next tool purchase!!! Awesome video
TvT is really interesting. I have often thought of buying one as I gave many older Triang/Hornby locos with three pole motors but thought it was too expensive to get it over the pond. How much did it cost all in? Thanks
Those remag tools are brilliant from what I’ve heard, they’re popular over here in the UK for remagnetising the motors in Triang, Hornby Dublo, Airfix, etc, I need to get one myself since all my models probably need a recharge, so if that tool can save a notoriously bad model then I’m confident it’ll do what I need it to do Great video as usual, keep it up!
I wish yourself would talk to myself because myself lies to myself ALL THE TIME! "You can lift that" "One more beer won't hurt" "No way she heard that" - All LIES. Marking the magnet to make sure it always goes together the same way is smart. On the neodymiums, they could be too "strong", but they should never be worse than the old magnet. Once the iron parts saturate with magnetic field the remaining field is essentially wasted. The original parts are surely designed to be just big enough for Alnico magnets, you would have to make new iron parts with a larger cross section to get all the power of the N magnets.
Once again - we are deep in the weeds, magnetism now .... Love it !!
Just so you know, I am a pro at tearing down locos and cleaning and lubing them thanks to your channel.
Just did a Rivarossi bought off ebay advertised as "non-running" - cleaned it up - runs smooth as a swiss watch.
The grease they used turned into chewing gum .... keep it coming Ron. -Always fun.
Those graphics boys will need to report to HR dept ... LOL.
Great you have seen the light with the Re-magnetizer😀. It totally transformed my Athearn 4-6-2. And great video as always Ron!
Remagnetizer, how clever. It sounded like it was running on gas for a while. You know, from beer, eggs and navy beans. Nice fix, as usual! 😎👍
Thank you again for the knowledgeable video! You are able to break it down so even us laymen can understand.
I loved the Graffic boys ...fun times
I just got a 30 pack of Neodymium N42 1/8"x1/4"x1/2" magnets from TotalElement to replace the magnet in my 2-8-2 Mantua locomotive. It was running poorly, so per one of your earlier videos I replaced it with four of these new magnets. I pulled out the old one with a pair of pliers and used the pliers put in the new ones. It runs terrific now but I noticed it ran opposite to the setting on my transformer. Ah, reverse the polarity of the magnets! Now it works like it should. However, I had put in a new LED headlight which now only works in reverse, so I'll have to re-solder the wires so it'll come on when running forward. I'll do that as soon as I finish watching this video. I've got lots more Mantua locos that I intend to re-magnetize since this was such a success. Thanks again for another entertaining and instructive video!
33%er here Awesome job remagnetizing that magnet from that athearn motor.
Thanks Matt!
Hi Ron, great video, Love your animation department, my type of co workers to hang out with.
Interesting experiment there Ron. I would have thought those replacements would have done better. That magnetizer seems to be the ticket for sure!!
Once again, I learn some new techniques and had a good time doing it. Thanks Ron!
My pleasure
im glad you never gave up looks like a 3 beer job to me
I never give up on a repair. Might take a while, but it always gets completed ;-)
Thank you for sharing. Nice👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Ron & it's Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Ron & Friends Randy
Thanks Randy
Great video ron
Thanks Dave
Feeding the beast, I'm a firm believer in neodymium magnets. I've redone all my Pittman motors with neodymium magnets and it made a huge difference. Cheers from eastern TN
Very cool! Very fun! One of your best! Cheers!
I appreciate it!
Hi - suggest you keep the compass away from the demagnetizer while in using it ... the magnetizer can reverse the polarity on the compass if it is in close proximity. Great video btw.
Having a glass of bourbon with this one
I have a Ronald Dodd remagnetizer I use it for my old vintage slot car motors. It's brilliant. He"s also a really clever and nice guy.
Right on!
Great experiment Ron, I thought you knew about the re-magnetizer because it came out in 1964 with Hornby so I'm sorry I didn't say anything. You could have left the motor together, but you also needed the two little plates in so that the energizers touched them from the re-magnetizer, but you solved it anyway with your own brand of tenacity. I'm happy to see how excellent the locomotive runs after all that work and research you put in and with some help from England Bob's your uncle, lol. Great two videos with an outstanding result. Jersey Bill
Very nice! Loved the outcome. Keep up the good work! Last time I checked, a Pound was only worth 79 cents U.S., however the dollar has been sliding. - Johnny from Texas
🎶 Real men of genius 🎵
33%'er, Great Science experiment. WELL DONE.
@@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561 Thank you Lynn!
I own this engine my self and there was supposed to be 2 wires connected to the tender and the draw bar does not pick up power but the person who had it originally own this engine must have heavly modified this engine also great job you got it running
Yeah! Ronald Dodd's Remagnetizer really needs more attention, I have one myself and it's great! Probably one of the best model railroading purchases imaginable!
I agree!
Nice! Well that goes to prove if it works don't fix it... very nice runner. ...a word of caution from my experience with those neominimmiumm magnets to be careful handling them. The ones I have are dangerously strong depending on size and can move in unintended ways if not secured. Very nice motor diagram seriously!
Try putting a neodinium magnet on the outside of the moter, see if that would charge up the alnico magnet. Maybe ?
If you put the magnet in the cage backward, the cage would take away some of magnatisem untill it fully changed polarity.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Great video Ron, been after one of them there re magnatizers at a sensible price for the last year as i love my old triangs etc, and they could all do with a boost .seem to be rare when they do pop up for sale then go for a pretty price as everyone seems to want them
Sharing this vid with my fellow hobbyist!!(sp?)
That's kinda wild, that they used the wheels meant for rubber band drive diesels/RDC's on the tender
Probably had a ton of them and needed to use them up
@@classicmodeltrains I think you are correct. I'd do the same to unload extra parts,lol.
Ron, there are more beautiful, fully functioning trains sitting in attics and basements, doing nothing, than the entire production of manufacturers this year. This hobby needs someone who can agglomerate all of these beautiful trains and redistribute them into the hands of young railroaders and their dads nationwide, while keeping the collector vultures out of such an endeavor.
I'm so glad you did this video Ron I've been debating on buying that same magnetizer for the last month this will be my next tool purchase!!! Awesome video
@@dalefraschetti1874 thanks Dale. If you have a lot of old locos to do a re-mag on then yes it’s worth it.
I have a few that could use a good zapping ⚡️
TvT is really interesting. I have often thought of buying one as I gave many older Triang/Hornby locos with three pole motors but thought it was too expensive to get it over the pond.
How much did it cost all in?
Thanks
Those remag tools are brilliant from what I’ve heard, they’re popular over here in the UK for remagnetising the motors in Triang, Hornby Dublo, Airfix, etc, I need to get one myself since all my models probably need a recharge, so if that tool can save a notoriously bad model then I’m confident it’ll do what I need it to do
Great video as usual, keep it up!
Place an order because there worth it
I wish yourself would talk to myself because myself lies to myself ALL THE TIME! "You can lift that" "One more beer won't hurt" "No way she heard that" - All LIES.
Marking the magnet to make sure it always goes together the same way is smart.
On the neodymiums, they could be too "strong", but they should never be worse than the old magnet. Once the iron parts saturate with magnetic field the remaining field is essentially wasted. The original parts are surely designed to be just big enough for Alnico magnets, you would have to make new iron parts with a larger cross section to get all the power of the N magnets.
Michelle Pfeifer! LadyHawke!
Sharon stone
I also heard that the neo magnets can be too strong and cause the armature shaft to wear the bearings out quicker in old open frame motors.
Thanks for the input as well :-)
Sharon Stone
Yup!
They say pounds if it is relatively expensive and they say quid if they trying to play the cost down , , THE Brits are Kings of slang 😊
Thanks for the info
Just found your channel, great topics and a great interest of mine but do you need to talk like that?
how do i get hold of you says your email address is no good
You typed it in wrong. My email address works. classicmodeltrains@aol.com