I was sent this Bachmann Wickham Trolley by a chap called Martin as it had stopped running. Merch - oobillmerch.cr... Support - ko-fi.com/oobi... FAQ - ko-fi.com/post...
These are correct for 00 scale. The full-size prototype was very small and had a Ford E93A 4 cylinder engine fitted. Key Model World did a review last year, but if memory serves me correctly they were originally released around 2016.
I was speculating on whether it would be worth the effort to repair such a tiny item, and then I checked eBay for the prices. I am still trying to get my jaw off the ground. There is only one available in Australia, and that is a used model, priced at AUD$234, postage not specified. There were quite a few available overseas, but there is no savings to be had by just replacing the faulty unit, even buying used. So the obvious answer to my question is, repair the trolley yourself, and if you are a person like me who has awkward fingers, pay somebody else to do it, as it is still going to be cheaper than buying a replacement.
I've noticed this before, Bill, you often seem to wait until the loco is reassembled and back on the track before testing that it works. I would have checked the motor before fitting and especially checked it again after soldering the wires, on the basis that if it doesn't work, there's no point reassembling it until it does!
Ye gods , my fingers seem fat and useless on ringfields . This would end up in the bin if it were mine. Your patience and dexterity are admirable Bill.
Wow I was always looking for something special on my rural inspired layout And in what is my video of the week you totally inspired me it reminds me of the little fire train they run behind the valley rattler in Gympie Australia that puts behind the steamer in case of any spot fires that may be created. The list to ride that little yellow trolley is so long I would have to love to 180 to get on board. Lol. Keep up the great content.
Idk enough about dcc to venture down that route yet, so it’s interesting to see your investigations - I would Never entertain having this Model due to the Ridiculous prices that I’ve seen attached to it and the JF Factor, (Jiggery Faffery), in fixing it should a problem arise, apart from the fact how it would blend in to my layout. I have only a handful of Bachman items, a couple of which the scale comparison is questionable between ho/oo. Your a Braver man than I Gunga din 😄👍🏻
And that's why I don't do N or TT. Too small and fiddly. If you hadn't managed to get a replacement motor from Bachmann, similar coreless motors are freely available on eBay, etc. I use them in some 3d printed locos with decent results. Cheers!
Firstly I'm glad to see that I am not the only one with shakey hands when dealing with these small motors and trains. Welcome to the world of micro electronics. I am not looking forward to when I have to work on my Gandy Dancer.... it's all in one unit unlike this in 2 units. It looks so tiny when it is out on the layout... Well done.
Talk about brain surgery, a real test of your excellent skills. It's a very nice model. I couldn't help notice that this tiny little thing has separate bearings on all the axles, a mark of quality. I am amazed that some modern and very expensive locomotives still have metal axles running in square chassis cut outs. Mini rant over. 😊
The original trolleys were tiny things, that were designed to be lifted on and off the rails by the gangers, they lived in wee sheds set at 90 degrees to the track with a short length of rails that brought them nearer to the line for the old heave ho and up she rises. Great vid as always.
What workmanship; always complete the challenge. You have so much patience to work on the tiny wee thing. Yet another inspirational video or what magic you can do. All best Bill from Marc in Leighton Buzzard
Hi Bill. Nice one buddy. Just shows you take on anything. Bet you're glad you haven't got sausage fingers. It had no trouble with the points, cute little thing. Thanks Bill. Thumbs up thumped 👍 .... Pete....
Blimey! Just thank heavens it wasn't made by Heljan! I've worked on N-gauge stuff that has more room than that - and that's why I now stick to good old chunky Triang, Dublo, Hornby and Lima!
I model 009 and build my locos. I usuals fit DCC decoders and stay alive too. That is small for a 00 model but seems a reasonable size if you are used to 009.
Wait until someone asks you to fix a Hornby Rocket, the wires on that are so fine and the tender isn’t secure either so you need to keep them together as best as possible so as to not break the wires. On top of that it’s also very fragile.
Interesting point about the scale of this. I had wondered where Shug was in the final stages and then of course saw he was in the trolley. More the size of a wolf in there!
Definitely HO due to the men size and height of the car. The dog is the only thing OO here. I can't believe you were able to solder those little wires without melting any of infrastructure. Hats off to you and great video. Jersey Bill
Your patience never fails to amaze me!
Hi, great video thanks, I didn't notice you checking the new replacement motor before you fitted it?
These are correct for 00 scale. The full-size prototype was very small and had a Ford E93A 4 cylinder engine fitted. Key Model World did a review last year, but if memory serves me correctly they were originally released around 2016.
I was speculating on whether it would be worth the effort to repair such a tiny item, and then I checked eBay for the prices. I am still trying to get my jaw off the ground. There is only one available in Australia, and that is a used model, priced at AUD$234, postage not specified. There were quite a few available overseas, but there is no savings to be had by just replacing the faulty unit, even buying used. So the obvious answer to my question is, repair the trolley yourself, and if you are a person like me who has awkward fingers, pay somebody else to do it, as it is still going to be cheaper than buying a replacement.
I've noticed this before, Bill, you often seem to wait until the loco is reassembled and back on the track before testing that it works. I would have checked the motor before fitting and especially checked it again after soldering the wires, on the basis that if it doesn't work, there's no point reassembling it until it does!
I was amazed at how well it ran after the motor replacement. Such a light little model! Great repair, Bill!
Ye gods , my fingers seem fat and useless on ringfields . This would end up in the bin if it were mine. Your patience and dexterity are admirable Bill.
Wow I was always looking for something special on my rural inspired layout
And in what is my video of the week you totally inspired me it reminds me of the little fire train they run behind the valley rattler in Gympie Australia that puts behind the steamer in case of any spot fires that may be created. The list to ride that little yellow trolley is so long I would have to love to 180 to get on board. Lol. Keep up the great content.
Feel sorry for the poor folk who have to build these in the factory!
Thanks for fixing this for me Bill, no way was I going to try myself, I put the figures in after I bought it and I think the figures where HO in size
Blimey **LOL**
Crikey Bill….that was like an episode from Gulivers Travels….well done.
This was a Very Unusual video ,Enjoyed Watching This,But Still a Great Video...!,Never Seen One Before...!
For your info, I have a green BR green Wickham Trolley by Bachmann on you tube which states it is a 1;76/00. hope this is helpful.
What a lovely layout. I like your spectacle glasses, too.
Idk enough about dcc to venture down that route yet, so it’s interesting to see your investigations - I would Never entertain having this Model due to the Ridiculous prices that I’ve seen attached to it and the JF Factor, (Jiggery Faffery), in fixing it should a problem arise, apart from the fact how it would blend in to my layout. I have only a handful of Bachman items, a couple of which the scale comparison is questionable between ho/oo. Your a Braver man than I Gunga din 😄👍🏻
The trolley doesn't come with figures. ModelU make figures for the trolley.
And that's why I don't do N or TT. Too small and fiddly.
If you hadn't managed to get a replacement motor from Bachmann, similar coreless motors are freely available on eBay, etc.
I use them in some 3d printed locos with decent results. Cheers!
Wow! Thats almost too small to work on!
But well done for getting it sorted.
10/10 for perserverance! Wonder how much swearing was edited out😁
It obviously ran out of fuel!. Had the same with my lawn mower not long bach mann...
A triumph for patience and experience. I once had a ride in a Wickham to the pub! Nostalgic beer o’clock.
Believe it or not there is a video here about one of these with sound, lights and stay alive. The sound (for me) is very irritating though.
Fiddly, fiddly, fiddly. Eeek!
A brave new world Bill. Incredible work.
Firstly I'm glad to see that I am not the only one with shakey hands when dealing with these small motors and trains. Welcome to the world of micro electronics. I am not looking forward to when I have to work on my Gandy Dancer.... it's all in one unit unlike this in 2 units. It looks so tiny when it is out on the layout... Well done.
Hi Bill, I bet you’re glad you don’t work in N gauge!
Looks like Bachmann is passing off an HO speeder as OO
Talk about brain surgery, a real test of your excellent skills. It's a very nice model. I couldn't help notice that this tiny little thing has separate bearings on all the axles, a mark of quality. I am amazed that some modern and very expensive locomotives still have metal axles running in square chassis cut outs. Mini rant over. 😊
The original trolleys were tiny things, that were designed to be lifted on and off the rails by the gangers, they lived in wee sheds set at 90 degrees to the track with a short length of rails that brought them nearer to the line for the old heave ho and up she rises. Great vid as always.
Another interesting repair
F they don’t work
well i won't buy one!!
Micro surgery at it`s best ,,,,well done Bill 😂😂 I think a wee dram has been earnt 👍👍👍👍
just one 1
What workmanship; always complete the challenge. You have so much patience to work on the tiny wee thing. Yet another inspirational video or what magic you can do. All best Bill from Marc in Leighton Buzzard
Hi Bill.
Nice one buddy.
Just shows you take on anything.
Bet you're glad you haven't got sausage fingers.
It had no trouble with the points, cute little thing.
Thanks Bill.
Thumbs up thumped 👍
.... Pete....
Blimey! Just thank heavens it wasn't made by Heljan! I've worked on N-gauge stuff that has more room than that - and that's why I now stick to good old chunky Triang, Dublo, Hornby and Lima!
Well done again Bill not easy when you’ve got fingers like bananas 😂 You have to admire the guys that designed and built the thing
Steadily moving towards watch repairs Bill ! 😊
But it's just another tender drive loco, I thought you liked those. I kept thinking of the Kato pocket line range, I wonder if there is an influence?
I model 009 and build my locos. I usuals fit DCC decoders and stay alive too. That is small for a 00 model but seems a reasonable size if you are used to 009.
It would give me nightmares trying to repair one of those, credit to you Bill
For some reason, the tune 'The Gonk' came into my head as I watched it going around the track.
Wait until someone asks you to fix a Hornby Rocket, the wires on that are so fine and the tender isn’t secure either so you need to keep them together as best as possible so as to not break the wires. On top of that it’s also very fragile.
Well done Bill, I don’t know how you could see the innards of that little trolley let alone work on it.
Interesting point about the scale of this. I had wondered where Shug was in the final stages and then of course saw he was in the trolley. More the size of a wolf in there!
Amazing! I doubt I'd have had the confidence to attempt to dismantle something that petite.
A tip of the hat for being able to fix that little critter!
Tricky repair Bill but very nicely done 👍
That was awful fiddly, well done.
You made it look easy. Well done repair.
Bet you were glad that one is over.
You’re a brave man👍🏻
Very nice work
Well done 👍👍👍
Cute !
Definitely HO due to the men size and height of the car. The dog is the only thing OO here. I can't believe you were able to solder those little wires without melting any of infrastructure. Hats off to you and great video. Jersey Bill