Triang L1 Restored. Vintage OO model Railway locomotive
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- I recently saw a video by @Mr Snooze on TH-cam featuring two Triang L1 locomotives, one of them was 1757 in Southern Malachite green, this reminded me of very happy times early on maybe 1977 or so when dad would bring his 1757 L1 to run on my railway on Sundays.
An L1 was one of my two original locos, but was in BR green and numbered 31757, in later years dad repainted both his and my L1 into SR 1938 livery and upgraded the models with 5 pole motors and new wheels.
However I remember at the time being slightly sad that the bold 1757 would be lost.
Back in 2006 dad gave me an original Triang 31757 in BR livery so I had back my original, but after seeing Mr Snooze’s video I really wanted to try and add 1757 in its bright livery back to the collection.
From Rocket Railways I obtained one in need of TLC and this video will show you what I did and how I got on.
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Heartwarming backstory that is encapsulated in the Positive Outcome that Results in this Beautiful Classic Loco.
Thank you very much! So glad you enjoyed it
I remember this engine in BR green and being very disappointed when I realised the real thing was painted in lined black, as it looked fine in green. A very interesting video.
Many thanks indeed. Wow so you saw and heard it working?
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited No - I used to buy Trains Illustrated and one was pictured in the magazine. I was spotting when they were around, but I had no money to get from the Midlands to the Southern Region until later. These engines were regularly used as pilots on the very heavy Night Ferry express.
So sad to hear about the passing of your dad. I totally understand what you mean. My father passed away two years ago and I had to do the same tasks of clearing, selling and dealing with solicitors! I inherited my Dad’s railway models and now intend to create my own layout.
Hi Ian, many thanks for the kind words. Oh dear, I suppose we all have to go through this to some extent, glad to hear you will be giving life to your dad's collection, and I'll look out for the videos. Dad passed me his as well, check out my Southern Album playlist if you get time.
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited I most certainly will! I have a collection of Triang, Hornby, Lima and Mainline to service and run.
Very attractive models of very attractive eengines. That paintwork is lovely
Indeed! lovely
Lovely video Mike, and can empathise as have been very sick in hospital while you hv been gone. I also had to sell our uk house last year in middle of CV19 and it was a nightmare. I love that L1, just shows what a nice loco you could get without spending hundreds. I have 2x L1s but they seem to be Thompson 4-6-2 class. Its really good you now hv your Dads collection to look after, thats where all the memories are
Hi Paul, hope you are OK now? Yeah had to sell dad's house with covid on going, mad as you say. Glad you enjoyed the L1 planning a bit of a festival of triang soon
Lovely work. Forgetting the wheels for a moment it's amazing what a difference a good paint job can do when comparing the original with your dad's model. Really brings out the quality of the triang tooling. Never got around to buying an L1 sadly. My favourite was hornby's Sir Dinadan. I loved the finish, like it had been specially cleaned for an important train. The fall plate was a nice touch too. Happy times! Always thought the L1 would look good paired up with it.
Many thanks, yes dad's paint jobs were 2nd to none. Glad you enjoyed
Nice restoration, that’s another model saved from the scrap yard.
Thanks 👍 oh yes :)
lovely restoration..I have two L1's on my layout. I remember saving up my paper round money to buy the Triang L1 some time in the mid 1960's.
Nice to see your L1 running so smoothly.
Many thanks and what a lovely bit of history, back then of course it was possible to save up like that, can't imagine what young folk do these days. What excellent value these models represent. Cheers, Mike
What a wonderful layout you have, its a credit to you, well done. So sorry to hear about your dad, i lost my parents a few years ago so i known how hard it is to get things sorted. I dont have a brothers and sisters, been thru a divorce, had a few days in hospital after a heart attack last bank holiday Monday. But i do have a wonderful son called Ben and he is a railway enthusiast same as me. I spent most of my working life on the railways and i loved it. Anyway, well done and i love your locomotives. I shall look forward to your next video. Keep safe.
@@martinhall60 Martin I am so grateful for you kind supportive comments! Glad to hear about you and your son, must be nice. No children here sadly but a very supportive wife :) I still work on the railway and have done since laving school. Take care.
Look at that finish gleam! Stunning effect.
A cracking good video. Many thanks. I’ve just acquired an elderly Triang Southern L1 in (what appears to be) good condition. Your video will help me to give her a going over.
I’m very sorry to hear about your dad. I’ve been there - it’s a difficult time. Best wishes.
Hi, many thanks indeed. That's very kind of you
Just seen your video sorry to hear of your Dad passing Great restoration of and old loco Keep up the good work
Hi Patrick, many thanks for the kind thoughts. Not a day goes by. Welcome to the channel I hope you will find much to interest you. Mike
Marvelous restoration. I am looking at my scrap yard more positively after seeing that. Some great tips on body repairs 👍💫💫💫💫💫
Thanks 👍 Tim, glad it was interesting. Cheers Mike
Beautiful loco Mike , don’t ever weather that one . and thinking of you hoping you are managing ok regards Fred
Many thanks Fred, no risk of weathering her :) thanks for kind thoughts
Good looking model.
Many thanks
Great video Mike. Lovely job on that locomotive. Wouldn’t have expected anything else. Can’t thank you enough for the work you did on my Princess Elizabeth and Silver Link. After a tricky start, they now run almost like new and I’m in the process of preparing a video showing both of them in action. Taking some time as I’ve dislocated my right shoulder so I am working one handed at the moment. Should have video up in a couple of days. Thanks again, Roy.
Very welcome, glad you enjoyed the video. I am so pleased yours are running well and look forward to the video. Shoulder sounds painful, all the best with that
Lovely L1 job, good bit of restoration bashing and the glossy look to the older engines is something I wish RTR firms would bring back more often. Motor seems nice n smooth at slow speeds too, love the clicky coffee grinder sound of them X03/4 types. Sorry to hear about your dad too, 😑 mine died earlier this year.
We gotta just press forward.
All the best to you. 🙂
Hi, thanks for the lovely comment. Yes I agree there is something about the gloss finish that appeals, and what good value these models represent. Sorry to hear about your dad, we must indeed press forward. Mike
Grand job there, thanks for sharing.
Many thanks Ron.
Why pay £150 odd when you can bring these lovely old locos up to date, add dcc and sound. My 1970 s King Edward is a joy to watch.
Indeed, not that I'd add dcc but I'm sure it can be done. Thanks for watching
What a lovely job...
Many many thanks
Nice.
Thanks
Great viewing, hope all goes well for you ! Cheers from Alan Christchurch New Zealand!
Thanks Alan, great to hear from you, take care
A very sound piece of workmanship. I love your videos. You must be missing your Dad. I hope there are lots of happy memories and that better times lie ahead. Very best wishes.
Thank you very much! ah yes I am very much missing him, so many times I get stuck and think 'oh I'll ask dad' and then remember. There are indeed lots of happy memories and thanks for your kind wishes.
Nice work great loco
Many thanks! Cheers Dave
Hello Mike, what a great restoration. A lot of excellent work and you now have a really smooth runner. I like the extra pickups in the tender, a very good upgrade. Lovely to watch. All the best to you
Many thanks! and for inspiring me down this path :) Take care.
Hi mike
Fantastic work.
I wish they retool it
Well made video
Keep safe arp
You and me both!
Great little instructional video on loco repair, thanks, Pete.
Glad it was helpful! Cheers Pete
Great restoration Mike one of my favourite classes of Southern loco, I've said it before but would love to see Hornby do an upgraded version of this, but perhaps the tooling no longer exists. Great to see her running again the driving wheels don't seem to have too much trouble over the points. I have a couple of painted black ones with scale driving wheels fitted and a plug for tender pickups, if I think of it I'll send you a couple of photos on Messenger. Very enjoyable video, take care
Stewart
My understanding is that when the short lived move was made from Margate to Sandwich was made that all tooling not being in China was scrapped for both Hornby and Scalextric. Saving storage space and for the scrap value of tools that management at the time believed would not be re run since perceived as out dated by the market.
So items that could have been candidates for a re run later like the Rocket and APT were re tooled from scratch.
A new L1 would have to be in enough demand to justify all new tooling.
That demand helped by this video and the Mr Snooze ones also.
Hi John, many thanks for the info. I heard a rumor back in the day that the L1 mold was modified to make the LMS 2P??? Take care, Mike
Hi Stewart, how are you? I was worried about the wheels, maybe my points are worn down lol but she runs really well given the 3 pole motor and 15/1 gears. Look forward to the pictures. Take care. Mike
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited yes I recall that too now. So doubly impossible for an L1 with the old tooling.
Tooling up with CAD etc cheaper these days so a chance for an L1 up to the standard of the D15.
@@johnd8892 Be nice to see for sure!
would love to see Hornby do a retool on this model, would love to see Hornby do some large southern tanks locomotives like the w class etc
W would be good, I think they used the moulds for the LMS 2P
Hi Mike
just found some pictures of the southern L1 and compared then with the LMS P2 you suggested then I remembered the rails of sheffield/ Dapol D1 they are about to release. On finding these pictures it seems these 3 locomotives look very similar to the untrained eye, I'm sure their must be differences but they are not to dissimilar.
Bonjour Mike, It's always a pleasure to watch your video's since there's always something to learn and interesting to see. Nice job on this loco and I wish you a great time running these beauties! Greetings, Filip
Many thanks! Yes I feel an L1 special coming on soon :)
i found this really interesting thank you
You're very welcome
Great work on that L1 restoration and service . Let me tell you something i am actually enjoying watching these type of videos more so than reviews of new locos . Between yourself and Barrie and 00 Bill and others i am having a ball . I hope your health issues are not too serious . CHEERS !
Hi David good to hear and many thanks for the kindness
You've done a great job there! I have some body work to do on some of my restorations so i might be able to use some of your techniques. Thanks. Cheers, Jim L
Many thanks, I am so pleased it might help you
Great restoration Mike love your repair videos !
Cheers Merv, very kind of you
Looks brilliant Mike!
Thanks very much :)
Great Locomotives shame none were saved one of Maunsell little gems in the world of the 4-4-0's my wife just bought for my upcoming birthday the BR green 31757, just wondering Mike what would you say in going about changing the wheels on the tender and front loco Bogie you mentioned romford hope ive got that spelling right but can you still get those wheels or is there an alternative now available? great video my brother and i really enjoyed the series about your dads models what a skill he had. 👍
Aww thanks, good luck with yours. Romford or Jackson should work, let me know when you come to do it I'll check my spares
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Cheers thanks very much Mike 👍
Hi there ,, great video there m8. Also great resurrection of an old loco and now runs and looks really well. You mentioned the putty but do you know what brand it is by any chance. All info will be muchly appreciated.
Great little video. Thankyou.
Cheers from John in Australia
Hi John, many thanks. I'll find out and get back to you here
Lovely job!, you've earned a new subscriber!
Awesome, thank you! Most kind of you, back at ya :)
I've just discovered your channel, and I'll hit the 'subscribe' button when I finish typing. I have two little points on this clip: 1) My wife and I wanted an L1 when we started to build a layout in the loft, and I found one in the window of a shop in Bournemouth, complete with price tag, but the shopkeeper refused point blank to sell it to me. Never did find out why! 2) What track do you use, please? I use Peco Code 100 and my 1977 ALBERT HALL is fine on normal track but derails on Streamline points. Using the same gauging tool as on my other locomotives, the back to back measurements seem right. Nobody - so far - has been able to tell me a reason, but I suspect flange depth . . .
Hi Peter welcome. How odd he would not sell. You are right, it's the depth and thickness of the flanges. My track is standard Hornby set track.. I just about get away with running some of the newer old stuff
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Thank you! I suppose that Peco manufacture to "International" standards to try to accommodate everybody, while Hornby manufacture only to meet their own.
@@SeatedViper Not sure Peter, I'll try and dig out some Peco set track and see how it does
Fascinating to watch, viewed while having my first mug of tea, very informative and great insight into the problem-solving involved in a restoration.
I have an L1 in nice working condition, alas the same step is missing and I have been scratching my head about a repair. I note that you had a metal one, is this a generic item or from a specific kit/source any information will be gratefully received, a great video thanks for posting.
Glad you enjoyed it! I just found the step in dad's parts collection, which step is missing on yours? I can have a look if you like.
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Thats very kind I'll send a message via facebook messenger.
Hi Kevin, has the step arrived yet?
@@ModelRailwaysUnlimited Yes it's arrived safe and sound, thanks again. I'm hoping to affect the repair in the next week or two .... after absorbing, totally, your video on completing the task !
@@kevinludlow7561 OK Kev, no worries just wanted to make sure, good luck with the repair
I'm starting to think this model train is toxic
No, no model trains bring great joy. It's just silly humans lol