Servicing the Hornby/Tri-ang Britannia Locomotives

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  • @davemarson7241
    @davemarson7241 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Sam, just picked up one of these in really good condition. Not been run for over 30 years. This video will help me give it a service

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Dave, that's awesome - yeah normally there's no problem getting these serviced and running again!
      Good luck!
      Sam :)

    • @davemarson7241
      @davemarson7241 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Sam, also picked up a Princess Elizabeth, a Jinty, and an Ivatt. Somebody i know, his next door neighbour gave them to me for nothing !

  • @robhedgecock6991
    @robhedgecock6991 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really clear and helpful, thanks

  • @AdiPullen
    @AdiPullen 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice work Sam full respect mate

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Adi Pullen Thanks mate - I enjoy filming these ones! :D
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @SteveMagr
    @SteveMagr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:30 a very good look at how to handle the motors. Similar to pre-1964 slot car motors such as Atlas, Pittman and others.

  • @kellyashfordtrains2642
    @kellyashfordtrains2642 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    One superb handyman. I'm speechless.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's very kind of you - thank you! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @SimonLivertonCentral
    @SimonLivertonCentral 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice review on a service Sam, well worth doing. I do like the way you use multiple cameras to create different shots, very effective...Simon

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Liverton -Simon Thank you very much for the comment mate, glad you liked the video - they're quite fun to film!
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @davestrains
    @davestrains 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well impressed with your service!! great stuff cheers dave

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +davestrains Thanks very much - I'm hoping people might be able to save some of their old models with videos like these!
      Thanks a lot for your support, it's very much appreciated,
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @cyclingwithkiwi3956
    @cyclingwithkiwi3956 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    good job sam

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +alan mckinnon Thanks a lot for the support!
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @michaelschultz5127
    @michaelschultz5127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the new class 👌of engine. Well, it's a class for me anyways 🤪. How many different classes do you have?

  • @thelonewolf7687
    @thelonewolf7687 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Banging Video bud. Just started my own channel for beginners by a beginner

  • @ScottishNSRailFan
    @ScottishNSRailFan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another good tutorial

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot mate - glad you liked it! :D
      Thanks for watching,
      Sam :)

    • @SodeMotors
      @SodeMotors 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scottish NS Rail Fan yes that tutorial really helped me. My Britannia wasn’t working that well and it was only pulling 2 coaches and know it pulls triple. Thanks sam

  • @vlogthatrain3152
    @vlogthatrain3152 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love these videos could you do more ? -all the best

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, if I get requests for a certain type of loco, I'll definitely do more! I've done loads already - if you've seen those?? :)
      All the best mate,
      Sam :)

    • @vlogthatrain3152
      @vlogthatrain3152 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam'sTrains I have yeah love the videos it shows me how to service my locos without making a horses arse you could say of it haha -all the best

  • @trainfan25stewart16
    @trainfan25stewart16 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great and very informative Idk how you do it

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much mate!! :D

  • @paulcaswell2813
    @paulcaswell2813 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember burning out the motor on the Tri-ang Caledonian 123 when I put a carriage-length load of solder in a carriage in order to make the loco slip authentically. It did for a short while before stopping and whiffing burning from the loco!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahh sorry to hear that Paul - that sucks!! :(
      Thanks for watching, Sam :)

  • @vikingsmb
    @vikingsmb 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    little tip, clean the backs of the wheels as well, and the contacts, best do those using the fibre pens to bring the copper contacts up nice

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely right - that's definitely an essential part of a good service!
      Thanks for watching,
      Sam :)

  • @dwaynejohnson4892
    @dwaynejohnson4892 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you please explain what and how to use a multimeter with model railways? how do you check motors and what does it all mean?

  • @thegoldendog7991
    @thegoldendog7991 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Sam. I am a new subscriber. The Britannia class takes me back to my childhood in the early '60's. Great memories with my dad who has recently passed. My 70000 is in need of a new body. It had become damaged in the hands of a child. Namely myself many years ago. Sourcing a body in Canada is proving difficult. Have you any tips on suppliers? Either here or across the pond? Thanks for the great videos!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, thanks so much for subscribing - I really hope you enjoy my channel! I'm sorry to hear about your dad, but it's good news that you're keeping his hobby going! Yeah, the Britannia bodies are particularly susceptible for damage! Unfortunately, it's just not possible to get these spares new any more, so your best bet is to look second hand - I'd recommend Ebay - I know tri-ang isn't as plentiful in and around the states as it is in the UK, but you might get lucky!
      Best of luck mate,
      Sam :)

    • @thegoldendog7991
      @thegoldendog7991 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam'sTrains I have already seen many of your videos and yes, I enjoy them very much! Thank-you so much the reply!

  • @danielannett1019
    @danielannett1019 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey sam just wondering can you use the lighter fluid to clean the linkage as well?

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can! If you're very careful! :D
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @miscellaneous.7127
    @miscellaneous.7127 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    17:17 My face lit up when I realised it had the chuffing sound! :D

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Why Not? Oh yeah - me too! I diddn't know they did a chuffing Britannia until I received this one - 10x improvement!

    • @paulcaswell2813
      @paulcaswell2813 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SamsTrains Piece of sandpaper on a strip of metal, with a metal box in the tender to add resonance!

    • @aidanpau4203
      @aidanpau4203 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SamsTrains hey sam if you don't mind can i have one if i can't get my tri-ang folwer 3f/jinty running smoothly

    • @aidanpau4203
      @aidanpau4203 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SamsTrains bloody hell it runs so good

  • @miscellaneous.7127
    @miscellaneous.7127 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video Sam! Can you show us the loco's performance before the service as well as after? :)

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Why Not? Thanks a lot mate! I could do that - but you wouldn't see too much difference since I do them every six months, meaning that they get serviced well before they get desperate! Also, with a new loco that hasn't run in years, I don't like to run it until it's had a service, otherwise the motor might get a bit cross.
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

    • @miscellaneous.7127
      @miscellaneous.7127 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Sam'sTrains ok. :)

  • @StormmyStormmy
    @StormmyStormmy ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Sam, does the smoke unit on this loco work?

  • @devonjunction5930
    @devonjunction5930 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Know all about this ;) can't work out how to show you my one but its the triang south wales Pullman one don't know how rare it is though its running again now it was the choke

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +devon junction Yeah! I'm not sure I remember that one - it may well be rare! Was the choke causing problems? I've heard about them causing shorts if they get faulty or touch the chassis!
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @Manual_On_Top
    @Manual_On_Top 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sam please may I ask how do you remove the armature on the x03/04 motor

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's quite difficult - you'll need a gear puller to remove the worm, and then remove the magnet at the back to slide out the armature - nasty job!
      Thanks for watching,
      Sam :)

  • @miscellaneous.7127
    @miscellaneous.7127 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    How well do you respond to the mini in-video straw polls?

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Why Not? I try to respond to them as well as I can - I think it's really important to show stuff that people actually want to see! Next time, It'll definitely be servicing a mainline 4-6-0, or a Wrenn loco of some sort!

  • @hectormann2559
    @hectormann2559 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sam.. where did you get your Helping Hands Rig from...looking everywhere but cant find any as substantial as yours..thyx

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got them on Ebay many years ago - have looked for a replacement myself, but they all looked rubbish! :(
      Thanks for watching, Sam :)

  • @jackamus_prime5062
    @jackamus_prime5062 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it 70013 Oliver cromwell or is it 70004 Williams shakebead britannia locomotive

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Jack - the two I have are Britannia and Owen Glendower!
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @emmalightfoot8775
    @emmalightfoot8775 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where would you suggest getting a britania

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      For these, Ebay is a good idea! :D

  • @rosaleal6043
    @rosaleal6043 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    my dad has a Britannia from his childhood and it is a reck

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahh okay! That's a shame - but they can be easily fixed up to work again! :D
      Thanks for watching,
      Sam :)

  • @brahimmessaoudi1798
    @brahimmessaoudi1798 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey Sam i love diesel locomotive but i d'ont know how to clean the bugise

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi mate! Thanks for the comment - which diesel loco are you thinking of?? I can tell you exactly how to clean those, if you like?
      All the best,
      Sam :)

    • @brahimmessaoudi1798
      @brahimmessaoudi1798 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam'sTrains wall i have a class 58 that stop working yesterday

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh blimey! Is that a Hornby one? They can be very tricky! Are you in the UK? I can happily service that for you, if you are!
      If not, check out my wheel cleaning videos - they should show you how to go about it!
      All the best,
      Sam :)

    • @brahimmessaoudi1798
      @brahimmessaoudi1798 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sam'sTrains thank you very much sadley i not in the uk but in morroco but still thanks anyway

  • @aviation747
    @aviation747 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you Abel to buy tryang spare parts still

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +ACE FLYING SCOTSMAN Ace fs Yeah, most stuff you need can be found on Ebay at the moment!
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @lewis6615
    @lewis6615 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    FIRST. also great vid sam.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +TheTrainNetwork//TTN Thanks mate, and well done! Glad you liked it,
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @mannycowen8357
    @mannycowen8357 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is your Ebay page Sam

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The listings are now closed for Christmas, but they'll be back online in January! :D
      Merry Christmas,
      Sam :)

  • @thatumbreonlover8620
    @thatumbreonlover8620 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am building a model railway,and my grandad has that train!

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +CalumFraserProductions 2016 That's great news - hope it all goes well! And awesome - I think these were very popular back in the day!
      Cheers,
      Sam :)

  • @lewiswrigley8841
    @lewiswrigley8841 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    sam's trains should make a video taking an engine out of a bigger engine and put it inside a smaller engine

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ooh that'd be amazing to try!! :D
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @itloon
    @itloon 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Logical order. All I need is a manual on reinserting the clip :( Possibly a sedative too. Alan.

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +itloon haha yeah - a very frustrating job, you need about six hands to do it! I promise it gets a bit easier after a few tries - (It used to take me hours!)
      Cheers mate,
      Sam :)

  • @Manual_On_Top
    @Manual_On_Top 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I serviced my tri ang 08 and when I tested it it set on fire

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good god! Did you use too much flammable substances on it by any chance?? ;)

    • @Manual_On_Top
      @Manual_On_Top 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My dad serviced my 08 I was watching him do service the 08 I think he did to much on it when I tested it the second I put it on it set on flames but yes my dad did put on to much

  • @miscellaneous.7127
    @miscellaneous.7127 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    14:42 say sorry again. ;)

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Why Not? Very sorry! You diddn't miss much ;)

  • @jackamus_prime5062
    @jackamus_prime5062 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen two of britannia locomotives I seen 70013 Oliver cromwell when I just about 6 years old & I seen 70000 britannia I about 13 years old their only britannia locomotives what I seen so far

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahh yes - those are the preserved ones aren't they?? :3
      Thanks for watching - Sam :)

  • @miscellaneous.7127
    @miscellaneous.7127 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:52 say sorry now! ;)

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Why Not? Sorry! I'm very good at covering all three cameras with one hand! :(

  • @miscellaneous.7127
    @miscellaneous.7127 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those brushes sound very coarse; I'd be scared to use them on any of my locos. :/

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Why Not? haha they do seem it a bit, but they're okay really, as long as your careful! Of course, I wouldn't be so rough if it was a loco with lots of delicate parts!

    • @miscellaneous.7127
      @miscellaneous.7127 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Sam'sTrains fair enough. I bet some Hornby locos would look at that brush and fall apart instantly. ;)

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Why Not? Oh yeah, they do! ;)
      I must admit, I've had a couple of goodens from Hornby recently though - maybe all is not lost!

  • @WillBowenclassiccars
    @WillBowenclassiccars 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sadly if you run a loco with a smoke unit without smoke fluid in you burn the smoke unit element and they’re £30 or so to replace... but if you don’t use them then that’s fine :)

    • @SamsTrains
      @SamsTrains  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah that's right - though that's it, I don't use them any more really!
      Thanks for watching, Sam :)

    • @WillBowenclassiccars
      @WillBowenclassiccars 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@SamsTrains there is one locomotive which I am currently using, the Hornby 2800 class which has the newer smoke box and my goodness I had to stop using it every ten minutes because the whole room was full of steam! It’s brilliant! Also am debating whether or not to buy the evening star, but I don’t like the ring field motors in the tender...

  • @harris4018
    @harris4018 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    high sam that was only half the info need to be a bit more detailed as i am just a novice just starting up and can only afford old locos that have been around for ever many thanks