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John Mellor
Великобритания
Добавлен 12 окт 2007
Lots of random stuff, a bit about model railways. British outline, 00 gauge, garden railways. Some tips and ideas as well as comment on models available in the UK.
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Holiday visit to a rail museum in Dinan, France.
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Dinan railway museum and some heritage trains in Saint Valery sur Somme.
12KG plus of luggage for our cycle camping g trip
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It was wet, which could have added to the weight. I will have a little more in terms of phone chargers and meds. Edited by YouCut:app.youcut.net/BestEditor
Shaun the Sheep goes for a spin.
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Wallace and Grommet have seen the new Mad Max film and couldn't help themselves Edited by YouCut:app.youcut.net/BestEditor
Thomas the Tank Engine crash with GE 45
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The video clips are in the wrong order... The clip with the crash was supposed to be at the beginning of this sequence. Edited by YouCut:app.youcut.net/BestEditor
Loading gauge and continuity testing with Thomas the Tank and Ge 45 ton
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Why I've not been playing trains.
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Relaid track continuity part 1
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Thomas the Tank Engine is my continuity tester.
Track bed repair after 10yrs
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Most of the trackbed is fine and solid. During building I mused on the likely life of some of the materials. My fears about trapping in moisture with roofing felt were confirmed. Edited by YouCut:app.youcut.net/BestEditor
Carpentry for Beginners
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Two books that are three generations apart. An interesting insight into a previous time. Edited by YouCut:app.youcut.net/BestEditor
Completely different garden train
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Meccano built 'thing' that is great fun. Two meccano motors either side of a differential style gear box. Edited by YouCut:app.youcut.net/BestEditor
Arduino for remote control of trains and BBC micro bit for sequence of trams....more to come
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I have had these running, a few issues that I want to sort out. Way over powered for remote control but at £8 they are good value.
First trial run of the Meccano train... not good.
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First trial run of the Meccano train... not good.
Delighted! My first run of Cheddar Iver live steam locomotive.
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Delighted! My first run of Cheddar Iver live steam locomotive.
Bowande/Wuhu Porter alongside Cheddar models Iver
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Bowande/Wuhu Porter alongside Cheddar models Iver
Krumlin Folk, Jazz and Blues Festival memories
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Krumlin Folk, Jazz and Blues Festival memories
A teaser for New Mills model railway show
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A teaser for New Mills model railway show
Could not resist another playmobil train
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Could not resist another playmobil train
Tell me about this Garden rail 45mm g scale toy train
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Tell me about this Garden rail 45mm g scale toy train
Should try putting one next to 4014 for comparison 😂
Yes. That would be a great shot. I wish I had bought one when I had the chance.
Been offer one that has hornby on the box would that run on g gauge?
No. I have done a video showing how to convert it to g gauge. Let me know if you can't find it on my channel. Cheers, John
10 years? Aha mine goes up to 11. Or whatever it is - it started running in 2012. It's a bit different to your's as it's OO and nearer the ground and there's lots of weeds and so on but like on your's the track is free resting. There's several reasons I don't attach it, the main one being that as long as there's curves along it one can forget about expansion. I can therefore solder over the rail joiners which in turn eliminates voltage drop and the need for outdoor jumper wires. Another reason is the wildlife here regularly kicks the track. Also, soldered track hums like the real thing. One can hear the trains when they're far away and out of sight which is very useful if something goes wrong.
You can preheat the thing you want to solder to 100-150*C, then 175W gun will be enough to solder it. Preheater can be: an electric preheater, a hot air soldering wand or hot air gun, or some DIY preheater (cast iron pan & sand… aluminium plate with PTC heater or power resistors attached). Or trim the legs of the tip will make it run hotter. But that might overheat gun if you’re not careful.
A good general idea. A problem with garden rail track is that the sleepers are plastic with a low melting point. Cheers, John
How is this holding up? Normally the plastic tubing becomes brittle and breaks on every other flosser I have used (waterpik) or it splits in the handle and starts leaking (waterpik)
My tubing is fine so far. Do you know where you can get replacement?
@@bikerides For waterpik devices you can get replacement handles/tubing from waterpik themselves (£16) or cheaper on the online auction sites - quality is variable and my cheap chinese handle tubing started leaking after a few uses. But For this device I'm not sure. Have you had any waterpik devices to compare pressure? But this looks good for £25 with a 3 year guarantee. I recently bought a cheap chinese water flosser for £12 from amazoon while I wait for a replacement handle for my waterpik.
I do remember underseal! I did use waxoil a few times but that seemed to be able to seep into the rust. Thanks for the memory!
Have a good camping trip John. Hope you dont get too much rain🤞
We are setting off in early June. Northern France can be wet.
Your right John as long as wood is allowed to breath it can last a long time.
It seems to go against conventional wisdom to suggest that covering wood with roofing felt could cause it to rot faster. On our garden trains we puncture the felt to attach the track. Moisture gets in.
Happens with metal too. Remember the thick rubber underseal they used to put on cars. Once the water got in behind it your car would rust away before you could say Liz Truss🤣
I do remember underseal. Once there was the slightest hole it cut the water for in. I used waxoil a few times. That seemed to heal itself and soak into the rust.
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Well Thomas made it round. Have you thought about soldering jumper wires over the rail joints John.
Hi David, I have a mixture of continuity methods. I have soldered write across some joints. I went through 4 irons to find one that worked and even then melted sleepers. I have used rail clamps from a few sources. I have put screws through the fishplate into the rail. If the cleaned up joint doesn't work I can use one of the methods above. cheers, John
Keep at it John youll get there👍
It's good to do something in the fresh air, and an extra delight when it works.
that is mad crazy
Yes Paul. It's a bit different! Have fun, John
Could be a job for a hammer and chisel Im thinking🤔
Hi David. The next step down needs some attention and I will have hammer chisel and cement. Not sure when that will be. cheers, John
Getting there John👍
Thank you. Let's see how long it lasts.
I was there with 3 of my mates , slept in the car at the local school . Hell did it rain . Think it was Elton John's first festival and he was offering drinks while on stage .
Hi Brian. It was certainly memorable. It was my first festival experience. Cheers, John
How did you get that Lionel was made in America
I bought one from America and paid the postage.
Time has taken its toll. Doesnt matter what sort of timber. Its going to rot evetually. A lot of work to do but it'll be worth it👍
Yes David. I should be pleased that I've had 10 years out of it. So far a couple of days work and it's useable again.
Have you considered using Ice and Water shield ? It looks like roll roofing, but is more rubber-like. It has an adhesive back that sticks oh so well to the substrate. If you put a nail through it, it heals itself around the nail. Just something to think about.
Hi Daniel. I will look out for it. I'm hoping to get 10 years out of the repair using recycled materials. I haven't paid for anything yet.
Looks like a bit of a summer rebuild, John.. how time flies! I remember your track plan video 10 years ago!
Yes Dale. I can't believe it either! The actual track itself has stood up very well to being outdoors. cheers, John
I’ve been dithering about buying a Chaloner - and am dithering no longer! Ordered. Beautiful machine and really well presented in your video. I had the same issue with my Binnie skips. Solved it by putting some lead sheet on the chassis and raising the couplings with glued on cubes of wood; a suitably industrial look has resulted!
Hi Nigel, I am glad it has proved useful. You will not be disappointed. The skips benefit from the extra weight. I think you have found a great solution. Cheers, John
This is going to be very interesting to see how it turns out👍
Yes David, I hope so.
I'm amazed that it stays on the track!
Yes its different ok.Runs pretty good😃
I'm going to look for a bigger cog for the wheel driver and a smaller cog for the gearbox output. Cheers, John
Man you are awesome 😎 mechanic
Hi Kim. Thank you for that. I like tinkering but actually the hard work has been done by others. The software is free to download. Someone else gives instructions on how to put it together. But thank you! cheers, John
it look fun bur you are mad , Ha Ha
Thanks Paul. And why not?! Cheers, John
Great fun John👍
I love playing... and occasionally solving a problem. Great satisfaction.
Was just thinking. Once you fix the sagging the gap at the bridge might close up🤔
I'll see what happens as the weather gets warmer, but the sagging isn't across all tracks. Update in a few weeks.
Youve got your work cut out for you John. Best of luck👍
Thanks David, I guess it is only to be expected after 10 years. The next one will last longer! Cheers, John
Bought one a Couple of days ago and was Soldering something when the Tip of the Soldering Iron suddenly produced a Shower of lethal looking Sparks that looked like Mains Voltage! After which it Stopped Working! and now Thanks to your Video I can why that was! 240 Volts in and 240 Volts out Way too dangerous imo and so its going back for a refund, as if I'd been touching the metal part, who knows what may have happened!
that sounds really dangerous. I'm glad you are OK. Make sure they know why it is being sent back. Best regards, John.
Hi John, very interesting and nice to see the undersides of peoples layouts with their versions of wiring.
Hi Tim. Yes there is so much variety in layout wiring. I always forget what wire is for which function.. a little organisation and labelling helps. Cheers, John
Brought online from them, love to visit the shop too.
It has been a long time since I have visited the shop. We need to support these smaller businesses.
Just found your channel and Subscribed. Very nice lathe. I have one myself.
Such versatile lathes. I wish I had more time to use mine.
That sounds like a great project. I would like to know how it goes. I have hacked one cosmetically but I kept it track powered. Good luck. John
That’s so much for sharing this information. Just beautiful 😊😊😊
Thank you for the kind comment. If you have any specific interests or questing just ask. It may take me a while...
great , LocoRemote train WiFi remote control you say it have lights and sound ?
Hi Paul. Please check the latest specifications on their Web site. It is a while since I bought mine and they improve the design. Try also Fossworks. Look in the garden rail magazine. Even join the GRS society because their magazine has lots of adverts. Cheers, John
Thank you John , for getting back to me , I am now trying to make a British steam loco from parts of a Bachmann big hauler , the motor is good but need to get some type of control for the motor and sound , the smoke I use a Ultrasonic humidifier mist maker, I have used them on 2 locos look and work well
Very interesting stuff👍
Hi David. There are still pictures to assemble into a video later. This was taken during set up. Cheers, John
Great I'll look out for it👍
I did spot the Easter egg!!! 😂
I'll see if the egg remained intact throughout the weekend.
Awesome !!
Thank you! Cheers!
Can you write the labels of two components that are connected to head sink...I canot believe... the producer of the board that look very similar erased the labels of thode two components, that make imposible to repair the treadmill. Thanks
If possible find a working one that has been scrapped for other faults such as worn conveyed belt. Mine is now boxed and so I am not able to see if there are any markings. Good luck.
If you know that you are controlling a high voltage brushed DC motor then you can source a control circuit from China for less than the cost of repair.
the hornby one is oo gauge, not o gauge or g scale
You are quite right Peter. It is called play scale which is an excuse. The packaging was wrong lying labeled as g scale for a while. Then, of course the gauge is non standard. I try and explain some of that in the video. Cheers, John
Where can I purchase one of these new? Or do they not make them anymore?
I have seen them advertised in Garden Rail...a commercial magazine or in the G scale society magazine which you get free when you join. I recommend both of them and am a regular subscriber. I have moved to a digital subscription of Garden Rail so it should be available anywhere.
Can't find one being advertised only one on eBay for £1500.
Great video. The switches are available from that supplier (via their website) with various options. 4-pin, 5-pin & 110v 4-pin; all having the double pole type emergency stop contacts (2 NC contact blocks).
Thank you Simon, that is excellent information for anyone finding this video. Cheers, John
Hi David. The rubber band solution is what I will probably do. There was still some snow this morning but it was way too wet. I'm going to have to sort these locos out. cheers, John
Now that put a smile on my face.Fantastic snow plough action😃 I just used a rubber band to replace the missing traction tyre on my one.Working fine so far. Thanks for that John👍
Not been able to try my traction tyre bands. It's a bit wet.
Dry in my shed🤣
@@davidwhite1864 That is good. All year round running - great!
Now you mention it it could have been resistors. With the diodes I am using the forward voltage drop of 0.2v for reducing the voltage. It varies with different diodes.
Nice and very tidy.The wiring on my last layout looked more like an explosion in a mattress factory.🤣 Interesting video John👍
I have that as well! Subject for a future video perhaps.
Fascinating and Illuminating. Some useful ideas for my plans. Would be interested in seeing more "what's underneath?"s
I can do some snippets at the club but some of the layouts are quite large.
Nice presentation John. Once of Leeds City College UC by any chance?
😅 Hi Mike... Yes! cheers, John
Hm7000 orange is on bottom left corner no1 pin shold be on bottom left not right got 2 decoders like this
Thank you for that. Very helpful.
Hi John so just watching again.Will fitting one dummy battery slow it down. My one arrived yesterday with a missing tyre.Did you have any luck getting new tyres.
Hi David. I have run it without tyres. I am going to try a drive band that is available as part of a pack of 50 assorted sizes. I looked at Playmobil and other sites but no tyres in stock. Cheers, John
The dummy battery will allow it down but it is a matter of experimentation. Dummy batteries and the diodes that I used will also reduce the pulling power.