The repair looks great! For finishing the commutator and all metal wheels, I've found that a felt wheel on the Dremel with some emery buffing compound gives it a mirror-like shine that should further extend the life of the parts over the small abrasions made by the wire wheel. It might be worth giving a try sometime. :)
Although not the best models in the world, you certainly appreciate the standardisation the of the 80s Hornby locos and clip fit approach when trying turn one around quickly! This has reminded me I need to sort out my V1 APT motor, which is literally the most bogging thing I have seen.
Funny story Sam I found a Honby M7 & T9 and they were broken. The owner said they were for parts. But I have faith in them. Now they are running like if they were brand new and the M7 is out on my mainline Cheers Jasper & Willow
i was just on youtube when i saw this! made me think back to when i used to loved your videos, and ive started to love them again now and this video has got me inspired to get back into collecting!
I have a Hornby Class 37 a bit like this - although, it's in Large Logo livery, and it has the 5-pole version of the Ringfield motor. Glad to see this one was saved!
Right. I am SO jealous of the know-how it takes to work miracles like this. That's not even mentioning the insanely short time it was completed in. I so badly want to be able to service my own locos but I really never know what I'm doing and other than cleaning the wheels and pickups I'm pretty much totally helpless always. Fantastic video! Just amazing - beyond my comprehension, really. And what a genius idea to sell them on eBay afterwards, too! Brilliant.
Amazing Salvage Sam! Love the fact this episode was released just after the new Bachmann Class 37 review. Seeing this 1980s model really shows how far the industry has come for model trains.
Isn't it incredible what years of neglect and a dreadful build up of dirt and grime can result in. A simple service each year should take next to no time to do and keep models in tip top condition. Well done Sam. Best, Pete.
Good Video Sam. 👍🏻 I Have A Request: On Your Next Video Can You Do A Review On The “ Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy” Locomotive? It Is my favourite the biggest locomotive in the world
That was my first loco... numbered as D6830 on the Intercity mail set, 1977. Has the original 3 pole and worm gear, rather than ringfield. A friend blew up the armature. Managed to get a spare armature, haven't installed yet.
Holy moly, I’ve never seen a mechanism so dirty before. I didn’t even think a commutator could get that dirty to the point where it blends in with the rest of the chassis lol.
I was given a box from a friend of my father which was full of Tyco freight cars and locos, of which on caught my eye. It is a 0-4-0 Pennsylvania steamer. I was taking it apart and found a white liquid in the worn gear. I thought it was old grease until I dug further in the box and found Elmers glue, it didn't take much for me to realize that someone had put glue in the loco.
I know that people mock those old pancake motors but they are easy to work on and to repair. Many seem to go on and on. The new motors are, in theory much better, but your recent experience shows that their quality can vary considerably.
Hi Sam I use Zep wipes from screwfix for my hands might help keep your hands clean during a salvage operation. Excellent videos which we all enjoy watching. Keep up the good work Sam. Thankyou.
Hmm, maybe that’s why my Hornby Railroad Golden Shuttle was acting sluggish, it’s motor probably got caked in gunk. Fantastic job Sam, it looks a world of Difference!
Something I would recommend is getting some fiberglass pencils to help you clean the commutator, fiberglass pencils are fantastic at doing a quick clean but still making it absolutely shiny
I have some of those, but have always rated the wire wheel as better - different things work for different people of course! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hey Sam, nice work on the Class 37 locomotive Hornby. Plus, Dapol's new GWR Manor is available to be purchase because I saw it on your good friend Mike reviewing it on his channel. The detail on the model is so good looking.
Decent episode Sam, I have one of these class 37s but the triang version which hasn’t worked since I got it which was quite a few years ago, it’s now in a condition where it would have to be buying spares to fix it instead of trying to service it and keep original parts
Cracking job Sam. I do concur, these series do feel like an authentic TV show. Aren’t these oldies just wonderful. Less detailed yes, but so easily brought back to life and straightforward serviceable. This one must have been a walk in the park for you but she looks lovely. We are in the market of 70s and 80s German premium H0 models and they too always do put a smile on our face. Btw, isn’t this a Lima model? Cherio and Ciao.
Excellent job Sam. 37’s are still my favourite diesel, I had 8 when I modelled in 00. Now I have 1 in N gauge. But it’s still a good model. Love that it is running again. Keep on salvaging the models. All deserve to be loved again. Great video Sam.
Sweet of England! The Class 37 is finally persevered to be run again, let’s see if the other locomotives are could fixed by “Sam the Modeler Mechanic!”
Hey, will you do a review of the R3955 Coa cola 0-4-0, you see the model is reused form an 0-4-0 version of thomas, and would make an interesting review
This is a really awesome series I really like the locomotives you restore and get them running again. This diesel locomotive you did looks really good it looks like it runs really nice what happened to the little Dockside engine I know it was scrapped what happened to the parts of it
Sam, what if you can get it working, but you can't get it clean and/or presentable? It would be unfair to the engine just to scrap it for that reason, especially if you've sweated bullets to get it running. I suppose you could use it as a freight only loco, but then you run into the "A4 on heavy coal train" problem. What would you do?
Nice to see a loco saved from the scrap! It would be interesting to see, after a period of time which loco you saved was the quickest? I hope they've let you out of the coal pit? ⛏ 🤣
40 year old oil and the very soft brushes of the time that fall apart when you try and clean them. Things have advanced, though possibly not with Hornby!
No wonder everyone’s electric bills are going up. Every time this sets off it takes half the energy out of the national grid. Somewhere in Scotland a village is plunged in to darkness every time it changes direction.
Sam I have a request. Can you specify if whatever you look at new or used will roll on code 83 track? I belatedly realized my choice of track limited what I can send on loops around my track.
Nice performance overall, I really love your idea with this series. Anyway, for vintage modellers, this 37 is a good deal. Looks nice and, now, runs good.
This was one of my first ever locos. I bought it from the shop at the east lancs railway, they had a second hand shop at the end of the platform. I ended up taking it back to the shop I bought it from because it wasn't working. Guy opened it up and found it full of track pins that had somehow ended up lodged inside after I left some on the track. I was only about 12. Tbf he fixed it for me and didn't laugh, well at least until id left.
Cant wait for scrapman to eat thoose failed to repair engines, plus i like the scrapman said noooo because the loco you salvage wont become his food so funny
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This feels like a real TV show. Great job Sam
Cheers Jasper & Willow
Thank you so much - really glad you think so! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Great job Sam
I would really love to see the models do a couple of laps around the layout once finished
Nick Australia
Thanks Nick - yes that would have been nice actually!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
i agree
The repair looks great! For finishing the commutator and all metal wheels, I've found that a felt wheel on the Dremel with some emery buffing compound gives it a mirror-like shine that should further extend the life of the parts over the small abrasions made by the wire wheel. It might be worth giving a try sometime. :)
You always amaze me by how quickly you carry out these repairs.
Although not the best models in the world, you certainly appreciate the standardisation the of the 80s Hornby locos and clip fit approach when trying turn one around quickly! This has reminded me I need to sort out my V1 APT motor, which is literally the most bogging thing I have seen.
I don't know why, but whenever Sam succeeds I imagine the Scrap Man cussing him out in some demonic language.
hahaha! xD
@@SamsTrains I know, I know.
Nah warhammer 40k Orks: Wut no scrap for uz?
@@andrewshearsby8125 Could you please phrase that in a way that makes sense?
@@sambrown6426 sorry its Ork speak: "what no scrap for us?" Would be it in english
I love this series it's a great series to learn how to fix model trains on a limited amount of time
Thank you!! Really glad you think so! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I'm a big fan of the br class 37 and thank goodness it is saved from the scrap man and this video was great
Funny story Sam I found a Honby M7 & T9 and they were broken. The owner said they were for parts. But I have faith in them.
Now they are running like if they were brand new and the M7 is out on my mainline
Cheers Jasper & Willow
That's amazing - what did you have to do to them??
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Well done Sam the 1980s class 37 are lovely locos I've 4 of them in various liveries, ....
i was just on youtube when i saw this! made me think back to when i used to loved your videos, and ive started to love them again now and this video has got me inspired to get back into collecting!
That's very awesome Tom - welcome back!! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hornby Class 37 was the first engine I ever bought myself, £8 from WH Smith's and a free wagon thrown in👍.
haha amazing - if only they cost the same these days!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I have a Hornby Class 37 a bit like this - although, it's in Large Logo livery, and it has the 5-pole version of the Ringfield motor.
Glad to see this one was saved!
Right. I am SO jealous of the know-how it takes to work miracles like this. That's not even mentioning the insanely short time it was completed in. I so badly want to be able to service my own locos but I really never know what I'm doing and other than cleaning the wheels and pickups I'm pretty much totally helpless always. Fantastic video! Just amazing - beyond my comprehension, really. And what a genius idea to sell them on eBay afterwards, too! Brilliant.
Amazing Salvage Sam! Love the fact this episode was released just after the new Bachmann Class 37 review. Seeing this 1980s model really shows how far the industry has come for model trains.
Thank you! haha that wasn't planned obviously, but it worked out pretty well!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Isn't it incredible what years of neglect and a dreadful build up of dirt and grime can result in. A simple service each year should take next to no time to do and keep models in tip top condition. Well done Sam. Best, Pete.
It sure is Pete - very surprised to see how bad this one was!!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Good Video Sam. 👍🏻
I Have A Request:
On Your Next Video Can You Do A Review On The “ Union Pacific 4014 Big Boy” Locomotive?
It Is my favourite the biggest locomotive in the world
Great job Sam this honestly looks like a proper TV show. Question if you do a season 3 could you do a O scale model.
Thank you very much! And that's awesome - O gauge would be cool to try!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I just bought one of these from my model shop today for £50 and got a free tool set with it! :D
That was my first loco... numbered as D6830 on the Intercity mail set, 1977. Has the original 3 pole and worm gear, rather than ringfield. A friend blew up the armature. Managed to get a spare armature, haven't installed yet.
this video is probably the best business idea sams had. people want this model because you restored it and many people want it and you get ad revenue
haha thank you! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Holy moly, I’ve never seen a mechanism so dirty before. I didn’t even think a commutator could get that dirty to the point where it blends in with the rest of the chassis lol.
I was given a box from a friend of my father which was full of Tyco freight cars and locos, of which on caught my eye. It is a 0-4-0 Pennsylvania steamer. I was taking it apart and found a white liquid in the worn gear. I thought it was old grease until I dug further in the box and found Elmers glue, it didn't take much for me to realize that someone had put glue in the loco.
That sounds awesome - ahh dear, that can't be good!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I know that people mock those old pancake motors but they are easy to work on and to repair. Many seem to go on and on. The new motors are, in theory much better, but your recent experience shows that their quality can vary considerably.
That's very true - they're incredibly serviceable, and do last/perform well if looked after!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
kinda knowing that this isnt real this is so cool dude , i like how in a fraction of time you "save" the engine love it
haha thank you! :D
Hi Sam I use Zep wipes from screwfix for my hands might help keep your hands clean during a salvage operation.
Excellent videos which we all enjoy watching. Keep up the good work Sam. Thankyou.
Hmm, maybe that’s why my Hornby Railroad Golden Shuttle was acting sluggish, it’s motor probably got caked in gunk.
Fantastic job Sam, it looks a world of Difference!
Ahh you never know! Thanks though, appreciate it!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I'm glad ur doing these again Sam
Lovely video
Awesome video Sam's trains
Thanks Brian! :D
@@SamsTrains you're welcome 😊
Those old ring field motors are tough as old boots
So glad that you managed to fix the class 37👍😃
Me too Mike! :D
Great video mate learned a lot there 👍
I’m always excited when I see the notification for these!!!!
Thanks Alex, that's what I like to hear! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Sam: That’s strange where is the scrapman?
Eggman: BEHOLD SCRAPMAN MECHA SONIC
Glad it's working now Sam, these are an endangered species, please show all Tri-ang items a bit of love if you can🙂Best regards to you
Well done Sam.
Looks very well now.
Take care
Basil.
Thanks Basil, appreciate it!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Something I would recommend is getting some fiberglass pencils to help you clean the commutator, fiberglass pencils are fantastic at doing a quick clean but still making it absolutely shiny
I have some of those, but have always rated the wire wheel as better - different things work for different people of course!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
...I love the Mythbusters style scene transitions Sam, brings back memories....
haha thanks Jason - big mythbusters fan :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
£102 bid for a £25 loco? Insane!
That’s not Sam’s doing, that’s people bidding on it. Plus he paid £25 for it broken (not saying it’s worth £104 in the current state)
@@swayrage7884 I never said it was. Good on Sam for making a nice return on it.
Hey Sam, nice work on the Class 37 locomotive Hornby. Plus, Dapol's new GWR Manor is available to be purchase because I saw it on your good friend Mike reviewing it on his channel. The detail on the model is so good looking.
Yes I saw that the Manors were finally out - can't wait to try one :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I had a feeling this model would go well, now that other diesel will def be a challenge, can’t wait to see more
YES MORE SALVAGE OR SCRAP!!!
YES!! :D
Awesome video today Sam so glad you got that modle working
Thanks a lot James :D
This should be on Netflix or Discovery channel
I really hope the princess victoria makes it
Decent episode Sam, I have one of these class 37s but the triang version which hasn’t worked since I got it which was quite a few years ago, it’s now in a condition where it would have to be buying spares to fix it instead of trying to service it and keep original parts
Thanks David - ahh that's a pity - maybe one day!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Cracking job Sam. I do concur, these series do feel like an authentic TV show. Aren’t these oldies just wonderful. Less detailed yes, but so easily brought back to life and straightforward serviceable. This one must have been a walk in the park for you but she looks lovely. We are in the market of 70s and 80s German premium H0 models and they too always do put a smile on our face. Btw, isn’t this a Lima model? Cherio and Ciao.
That's very kind Linda, thanks very much! I do still love these vintage models :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hi Sam, Nice one , another one saved, All the best Brian 😃
Thanks a lot Brian! :D
You should make a video on the 4-8-8-4 Big Boy.
This series is amazing. I have so much fun watching them.
Thanks very much John, that's very good to hear!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Excellent job Sam. 37’s are still my favourite diesel, I had 8 when I modelled in 00. Now I have 1 in N gauge. But it’s still a good model. Love that it is running again. Keep on salvaging the models. All deserve to be loved again. Great video Sam.
Sweet of England! The Class 37 is finally persevered to be run again, let’s see if the other locomotives are could fixed by “Sam the Modeler Mechanic!”
haha thank you!! :D
Maybe there is a way to make a new version of the dock shunter or something like how you made the custom made engine and cars
My calendar says it's week 31, but based on this and the Bachmann review it seems like at Sam's Trains, it's 37 week.
haha!! If only this had all happened in a few weeks time ;)
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Great video, please can we see the savaged locos hauling a load?
Good idea - I can think about that for future series :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I like the 37
Hey Sam 👋 thanks for another great video, enjoy your weekend, peace ✌️
It's a pleasure G, glad you liked it! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
With the state that was in I’d be more inclined to say it was over oiled, possibly with the wrong oil as well.
You could be right Robin - that would explain a lot!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Hey, will you do a review of the R3955 Coa cola 0-4-0, you see the model is reused form an 0-4-0 version of thomas, and would make an interesting review
As soon as I saw my notification I spamed the button.
Cheers Jasper & Willow
haha thank you so much! :D
I may have to take notes from this, I have the exact same model and it's not in the best of condition.
This is a really awesome series I really like the locomotives you restore and get them running again. This diesel locomotive you did looks really good it looks like it runs really nice what happened to the little Dockside engine I know it was scrapped what happened to the parts of it
I actually have a class 37 in a similar condition, but it's missing a entire bogey! (I'm working on fixing it)
if hornby was to get on the class 37 band wagon accurascale / bachmann they would still use the triang mould and charge £300
Nice to see you repair and fix the Class 37! Now it runs pretty smoothly on the track!
Thank you - yes not too bad at all now! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Having worked in a coal mine this Summer, really looks like the loco is/was caked in coal dust! Maybe a miner used to own it?
i need the music for when he repairs the loco!
Sam, what if you can get it working, but you can't get it clean and/or presentable? It would be unfair to the engine just to scrap it for that reason, especially if you've sweated bullets to get it running. I suppose you could use it as a freight only loco, but then you run into the "A4 on heavy coal train" problem. What would you do?
Always love these vids Sam so helpful also when is the next live stream ? Thanks
Thank you! Next stream is on the 14th! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Thanks Sam for the kind reply can’t wait for the live stream
Nice to see a loco saved from the scrap! It would be interesting to see, after a period of time which loco you saved was the quickest? I hope they've let you out of the coal pit? ⛏ 🤣
This series is awesome 🤩🤩🤩
Thanks so much Sam! :D
40 year old oil and the very soft brushes of the time that fall apart when you try and clean them. Things have advanced, though possibly not with Hornby!
No wonder everyone’s electric bills are going up. Every time this sets off it takes half the energy out of the national grid. Somewhere in Scotland a village is plunged in to darkness every time it changes direction.
Try bit of t-cut on the commutator see just how quick they clean up
Thanks for the idea Scott!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Sam I have a request. Can you specify if whatever you look at new or used will roll on code 83 track? I belatedly realized my choice of track limited what I can send on loops around my track.
Shout to Sam's Trains ♐️👍
Thank you so much! :D
I have never seen a loco that dirty before. Wow.
haha me neither - shocking!!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Sweet
I know model engine’s can get dirty but I haven’t seen an engine that dirty
I know - very surprised to see how dirty this one was!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Please add this series to the discovery channel. The production quality can match or outdo some programs on it.
(Maybe I’ll see it lol)
haha thanks so much Bobby, very glad you think so!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
I’m curious. How many of these locos do you revisit soon after the challenge to do a more thorough job without the time pressure?
They’re sold on ebay or actually scrapped for parts
Hi Sam, enjoy your vids, was wondering if you've reviewed Hornby Maglight system?
Sam, what is the substance you use to clean the loco wheels etc?
Nice performance overall, I really love your idea with this series.
Anyway, for vintage modellers, this 37 is a good deal. Looks nice and, now, runs good.
Thanks so much Oliver - glad you think so! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
This was one of my first ever locos. I bought it from the shop at the east lancs railway, they had a second hand shop at the end of the platform. I ended up taking it back to the shop I bought it from because it wasn't working. Guy opened it up and found it full of track pins that had somehow ended up lodged inside after I left some on the track. I was only about 12. Tbf he fixed it for me and didn't laugh, well at least until id left.
Sam has demonstrated that he can restore a model train, now the question is if he can restore the British Empi- *I MEAN...*
Next time some one asks about a bog standard Class 37, we can point them to this video 😀
I'm surprised you don't have a scrap yard area but then again you pretty much be the Lord and Savior for these engines
That's a very cool idea actually! :D
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
What's the cleaning fluid you use on the motor components?
Good videos, can we see the 37 running with 7 mk2 coaches in blue grey. How nice to fit 37 with lights as a project for you. 🙂
Thanks a lot Paul - the lights are a great idea too!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
Was on an outdoor layout I reckon.
Don't think I've ever seen a motor so grotty. It leave me to suggest that I don't think the body was ever taken off.
Yeah definitely - doesn't look like it's ever had a service!
Thanks for watching, Sam :)
My ruel for second hand if it works then I ok with it.
Cant wait for scrapman to eat thoose failed to repair engines, plus i like the scrapman said noooo because the loco you salvage wont become his food so funny
haha!! xD
Sam what happened with your flashforge printer
Why do you not use cleaner spray?
I am the scrap man!”
So cool episode sam.
Thanks Justin! :D
good vid on the chaNNEL SAM THANKS LEE
Thanks a lot Lee! :D
Looks brand new. Amazing.