Metrovik Posted June 3 Posted June 3 So I recently got gifted a collection of Tri-ang / Hornby stuff, however the condition of it wouldn't be great but rather than see it go to waste I said I'll try and restore it! Now this will probably be a bit of a challenge as there's a good bit of rust on some items but where theres a will, theres a way. There's some nice stuff in here though with a bit of American stuff and even a Hornby Dublo breakdown crane. (Probably not much, but exciting to me!) Today I started on some items that just needed a clean like this nice wagon with opening sides, why dont we have nice features in cheaper models anymore? Then I moved onto this very grubby United dairies tanker What a difference a bit of tlc does eh? Nice bit of American influence, this is the dummy car but did clean up very nicely... This is one of the worse condition pieces, an old 3mt complete with smoke unit! See Hornby, you already did it 60 years ago! This needed a complete strip down, and is going to take alot of work to get going again. You wouldn't believe the filth inside.... I'm going to try and get the rust off the metal, and hopefully something salvageable will emerge, any tips? Anyway that's enough of these toys today (let's be honest, that's what they are!) Yet another distraction, I don't think the world wants me to finish my layout....... 7 Quote
Metrovik Posted June 3 Author Posted June 3 30 minutes ago, Galteemore said: Very nice. Do I spot a Nellie too? You do indeed, Also hidden under a layer of dirt though... 1 Quote
irishmail Posted June 3 Posted June 3 Nowt wrong with doing up older models and trying to get them running. 1 2 Quote
Tullygrainey Posted June 3 Posted June 3 16 minutes ago, irishmail said: Nowt wrong with doing up older models and trying to get them running. Absolutely. It can be very satisfying when you do. Go for it John! 1 2 Quote
Patrick Davey Posted June 3 Posted June 3 Love this principle - especially since this collection was most likely someone's pride & joy, fair play John! 3 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted June 4 Posted June 4 Lovely to see, @Metrovik. I hope that somebody does the same for my collection when I kick the bucket. 1 Quote
LNERW1 Posted June 4 Posted June 4 I should probably do something like this, as I have loads of “old” models that need some TLC as well. Great job, I can’t wait to see the Nellie and 3MT. 2 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said: Lovely to see, @Metrovik. I hope that somebody does the same for my collection when I kick the bucket. What do you mean? Surely everyone with a 14/14 rank becomes immortal…? Quote
Metrovik Posted June 4 Author Posted June 4 (edited) Well here's a surprise, It works! Gave every rusty part a nice bath in vinegar last night, and cleaned the brushes on the motor, which happily was magnetized. This morning I got out the elbow grease and slaved away with the rusty parts and a bucket of water. Then it was just down to assembly, which needless to say was hugely satisfying. Loco was lubricated as I assembled and by some miracle, it worked! Still needs a new buffer and transfers though. Im sorry, they were the only coaches to hand...... Edited June 4 by Metrovik Accidently stole JHBs content........ 4 Quote
Flying Snail Posted June 4 Posted June 4 45 minutes ago, Metrovik said: IMG_0984.mov 19.74 MB · 4 downloads Im sorry, they were the only coaches to hand...... Maybe I've gotten my downloads mixed up, but I see a video of a (very nice) railcar set and not the 3MT? Quote
David Holman Posted June 4 Posted June 4 There is no doubt that a lot of these old models have plenty of charm, though few compare to what is available today. Good fun doing them up though and nice to give them a new lease of life. 2 1 Quote
Metrovik Posted June 4 Author Posted June 4 How on earth did i do that!? this should work ( I hope....) The real 3MT.mp4 6 Quote
Flying Snail Posted June 4 Posted June 4 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Metrovik said: How on earth did i do that!? this should work ( I hope....) The real 3MT.mp4 6.6 MB · 0 downloads A1 now - nice job! Edit: before anyone says it ... I know, I know, its a 3MT not an A1 Edited June 4 by Flying Snail 1 Quote
David Holman Posted June 5 Posted June 5 Well done! At the time, always thought it was one of their better models and nice to see it running well. Will today's high quality mechanisms still do the same in 40 years time? Who knows? 2 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted June 7 Posted June 7 On 4/6/2024 at 11:35 AM, LNERW1 said: I should probably do something like this, as I have loads of “old” models that need some TLC as well. Great job, I can’t wait to see the Nellie and 3MT. What do you mean? Surely everyone with a 14/14 rank becomes immortal…? You need 15/14 for that. 1 Quote
LNERW1 Posted June 8 Posted June 8 On 4/6/2024 at 9:56 PM, Metrovik said: How on earth did i do that!? this should work ( I hope....) The real 3MT.mp4 6.6 MB · 0 downloads This post makes me angry, because I saw this model in person a day later and it refused to work. I don't think it likes me... 1 Quote
Metrovik Posted June 8 Author Posted June 8 1 hour ago, LNERW1 said: This post makes me angry, because I saw this model in person a day later and it refused to work. I don't think it likes me... I think your right, because when you left I got it working again! Quote
Metrovik Posted June 8 Author Posted June 8 kind of, like real steam engines they seem to have their own moods....... Quote
Metrovik Posted June 27 Author Posted June 27 Ah ha! I haven't given up on this just yet! On the workbench lately was the triang 3F which is running well, although it does need a new buffer. Although so does literally every single piece of rolling stock in this entire collection! Nellie works well flawlessly in forward detection although very much the opposite in reverse. And finally, I set out repairing the triang diesel. Seems to be a problem with the motor though. Not responding. Any thoughts? Quote
Metrovik Posted June 27 Author Posted June 27 55 minutes ago, Turvinlad said: The photo appears to have 2 power leads not connected to the + / - of the motor ? What is the tweezers for ? Some times when you take a photo, what you see in the lens, doesn’t show in the photo ! Sorry not very clear. The tweezers are for picking the fluff out of the motor and the power cables are not in use. They're just sitting there and once applied to the motor it occasionally moves a tiny bit but mostly just makes a puff of smoke. The brushes and commutator have been cleaned but the magnet is slightly weak however it still chugs around by hand however I suspect it may be the problem. Quote
Darius43 Posted November 15 Posted November 15 Fantastic stuff. It’s great when older models are given a new lease of life. Cheers Darius 3 Quote
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