Hornby Model Railways. OO Gauge. How To Service And Clean Old Trains To Improve Performance.

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  • Hi guys and welcome back to OO Heaven.
    in this episode I will take you through how to service and clean your old Hornby trains to improve the performance.
    So if you are into your Hornby model railway on a budget keep tuned for more videos coming out soon on how to build your first OO Gauge Layout on a budget.
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  • @hadynmcloughlin4661
    @hadynmcloughlin4661 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Was thinking will get my first starter bundle with some older OO Hornby - this is fantastic starter video for a beginner for ebay finds. New sub today

    • @ooheaven8491
      @ooheaven8491  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks very much glad you enjoyed the video

  • @medwaymodelrailway7129
    @medwaymodelrailway7129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Enjoyed your video you put together. Hope there more to come.

    • @ooheaven8491
      @ooheaven8491  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers bud, many more on the way

  • @raymondhambleton9452
    @raymondhambleton9452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    to clean and lube an XO-3 motor, use a wooden cocktail stick to clean out the commutator slots. Then add a drop of oil to the 2 drive shaft pads. one is between the magnet and armature and the other is between the brushes and worm drive. clean and adjust the pickup under the chassis to ensure a good clean contact with the wheels. most of these old Triang Hornby locos are really easy to service. check the condition of the wiring, it can be well over 40 years old. check the solder connections and resolder if they look loose or weak.

    • @ooheaven8491
      @ooheaven8491  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey bud thanks for your comment. As you can see I'm new to the hobby and learning the ropes.
      It's always good to hear useful information from those in the know. Thanks bud

  • @thedoctor6610
    @thedoctor6610 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh bless I hope the dogs ok now

    • @ooheaven8491
      @ooheaven8491  หลายเดือนก่อน

      She's great thanks

  • @wayneyeadon9680
    @wayneyeadon9680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not sure where you got the idea to use lighter fuel but most people recommend use of isopropyl alcohol as it doesn't damage any plastic bodywork unlike other substances. Be careful on the type of oil too. I got some sewing machine oil which is fine enough, as some are too thick. Sams Trains and Barrie Davis Model Railways will teach you alot. Also worthy for doing stuff on the cheap is Budget Model Railways. Many more good channels too but not always useful for beginners.

    • @ooheaven8491
      @ooheaven8491  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I know those channels very good,,, I only use the lighter fuel on the metal parts for cleaning,,, no need to touch the plastic. I think I got that advice from one of Sam's old videos

  • @AndrewHumphreys-fs2fl
    @AndrewHumphreys-fs2fl 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video, I will watch your previous ones soon, i have been modeling for 60 years and of l my 90 locos about ten have bee bought new, my original ones were second hand and are still in use today, l use guagemaster controller's which help with smooth running. As l 'play trains' rather than modeling a real prototype the combi unit serves well. I have subscribed and look forward to more videos.

    • @ooheaven8491
      @ooheaven8491  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks very much and glad you enjoyed the video.. I have a new project coming up soon so watch this space. 😊

  • @sarahyork8370
    @sarahyork8370 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for showing me how to clean my trains 🚆 🙂

  • @tracystevens6689
    @tracystevens6689 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Good beginner advice without being too technical

  • @simonfreeman9466
    @simonfreeman9466 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving your videos.keep up the good work 🚂

    • @ooheaven8491
      @ooheaven8491  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks bud appreciate it

  • @MikeLangfordGoogle
    @MikeLangfordGoogle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    South African living in Csuco, Peru here, just found your channel, great stuff, like the easy banter format. Definitely can recommend Labelle lubrucants as they last longer - I've used Gaugemaster & others before & they are easily thrown off the mechanisms & don't last very long - Labelle 102 gear lubricant for the open Triang mechanims works great & ptfe white grease for the Hornby & Lima ringfield cogs, 102 for the motor bearings. I hear Woodland scenics lubes are also good. I would steer away from lighter fluid, especially for later models with plastic gears & rather recommend 99% alcohol for the wheel surfaces & commutator surface as well as a fibre glass pen for contact cleaning. Keep a wet-wipe & paper towel handy to clean hands regularly - managed to get a spot of alcohol on a metal hornby dublo 0-6-2 black body & it made the paint go white in a corner! I collect early Triang mainly & enjoy getting ''non-runners'' to work like clockwork.

    • @ooheaven8491
      @ooheaven8491  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice one bud,,, Thanks for checking In

  • @CarlosAlberto-ii1li
    @CarlosAlberto-ii1li 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW! l never thought you were Italian..................

    • @ooheaven8491
      @ooheaven8491  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure how you came to that conclusion but thanks lol