Aww Poopee cute. For those who dont have access to "Liquard Lead," use lead shot, which is essentially the same stuff, it might even be cheaper if you purchase it by the Kg.
Cocker spaniels are the finest dog breed in the universe. As you know, the motto of the breed is “We Help!”. Spaniels need a job to do and I can see that yours has exactly that, and that’s a great thing: a happy spangle.
The locos look far better now Nice you have no problems with them. I would with my layout as it has sharper than 3rd radius. Glad Merlin did not eat the spring.
Nice tip about the lead shot for additional weight. As with most things, if you add "model railway" to the title it increases the cost. Worth looking for non-branded shot. Cheers
About the front bogie spring, I have done the same kind of operation on the Dapol Prairie tank : I removed the spring on the rear pony truck, and the ride quality of the model went from poor to excellent. The magnetic couplers are a great innovation if you don't need to uncouple your wagons/coaches. I'm dreaming of a system where you can adress individually the couplers with a remote control and uncouple them anywhere you want on your layout... For your tender/engine coupling, it's a superb idea. I have a Bachmann WD with a broken tender/engine connector, I will certainly use your system on her. And thanks for the Mogul !
First model railway video i have managed to get my wife to watch partly through! Your spaniel is a delightful companion, she particularly liked his wet nose saying hello, and then watching the trains come and go! A very well behaved and handsome dog! I watched the rest of the vid for the train couplings and V2.
Haha “pretty much done” love it, the wishful thinker. Good (positive) development with the black 5, that spring could have caused a lot of grief for Hornby. All up a great episode, thanks so much
Amazing that a manufacturer would allow these to go on the shelf without being able to operate them. Shows how they view the customers, alot of collectors afterall would just never run them 😢 If you are worried about superglue strength, add bicarb of soda. Used it to fix class 31 mazac rotted chassis loads and it becomes really solid
@@MouldyRaspberry This is or was a channel restoring matchbox cars called Marty's Makeovers and he used superglue and bicarbonate of soda to make new windscreen pillars.
I've often wondered Lewis what's the big hoo haa about having tender pick ups on mainline locos. For years Bachmann locos didn't have tender pick ups and I think their first one was the NRM City of Truro yet all the others ran just fine over dead frog points. To me it seemed that the only worry is very short wheelbase engines like 0-4-0's which may have trouble on dead frog points. I like the close coupling you've achieved on the coaches and wagons and are their buffers sprung?. On many steam locos from various manufacturers the tender/loco coupling is fiddly at best and I have a Jubilee where the tender spigot had snapped off when new so I use a piece of Evergreen plastic rod to make a new one. My Collett 2251 has a very basic loco/tender coupling and it works fine through multiple dead frog points with no hesitation. The end shot on the video seems to have your dog saying, "well come on master what are you waiting for run something".
I agree Roy, I think if you’ve got fairly decent laid track you can get away without them. All my non tender pick up locos run just as well 👍🏻 Yes the buffers are sprung on those coaches.
Great layout, nice fixes on the loco/tender gaps. Just curious, you may have mentioned it on another video, what is the length of your layout ? And how does it cope with being on the ground ? apart from puppy being able to train spot ;)
That's a mighty fine improvement to your Std class 7. Any chance of seeing it running? Great to see your new Black 5 working as it should have done out of the box too.
Great insight to your modifications, which brings us to the "each to him/herself" when it comes to modifying the models,i do that myself, which in a way gets less if the model is more pricey. Im speaking under correction fro here on. When the models are being developed then fabricated in the production process, i guess those involved has taken several factors into account such as how models' performance compare to that of actual trains and rolling stock. Articulation could argueably one of the critical consideration, hence the large gaps at coupling of coaches to one another as well as loco/tender coupling and other combination. On the other hand( i do it often myself) is to reduce the gaps, yet being mindful of taki. ng the curve without climbing off the tracks. So if it works we leave it at that. But whilst doing the modification and it fails persistently, it can make us realize why the models are made in this way in the first place. And i agree, the smaller gaps are certainly more appealing and realistic. Manufactures can and should look into these considerations when developing, making and testing the models as such. After all,we live in a time of far better opportunities and resources. Just my 5cnts of comment😅
Brilliant work. The locos look excellent. Can I ask what paint you’ve used on the chimney/smoke box area of the locos to dull it down? It looks brilliant.
Just a caution, Lewis. Lead is very bad for children to handle. I believe it has been outlawed in shot in many places in the US. Steel shot is not quite as heavy, but will do the job. And if you have no children around your railway, adults arenot as susceptable to lead poisoning. When are you going to have canines represented on your railway? Are none available on your side of the pond? Lastly, you have greatly improved the look of your locos by shortening those drawbars!
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Your modeling is top notch. How you got the dog to look so real is a testament to your skill. 😁
Ha thanks David!
Aww Poopee cute. For those who dont have access to "Liquard Lead," use lead shot, which is essentially the same stuff, it might even be cheaper if you purchase it by the Kg.
Good idea - I’m sure it probably is much cheaper.
Cocker spaniels are the finest dog breed in the universe. As you know, the motto of the breed is “We Help!”. Spaniels need a job to do and I can see that yours has exactly that, and that’s a great thing: a happy spangle.
Agreed! 😀
Eaten the spring! A springer spaniel!
It’s in his DNA!
Good tips Lewis, reducing the gap between loco and tender makes a world of difference.
Thanks Rob 👍🏻
The locos look far better now Nice you have no problems with them. I would with my layout as it has sharper than 3rd radius. Glad Merlin did not eat the spring.
Thank you 👍🏻
Nice tip about the lead shot for additional weight. As with most things, if you add "model railway" to the title it increases the cost. Worth looking for non-branded shot. Cheers
Yep you’re 100% right!
About the front bogie spring, I have done the same kind of operation on the Dapol Prairie tank : I removed the spring on the rear pony truck, and the ride quality of the model went from poor to excellent.
The magnetic couplers are a great innovation if you don't need to uncouple your wagons/coaches. I'm dreaming of a system where you can adress individually the couplers with a remote control and uncouple them anywhere you want on your layout...
For your tender/engine coupling, it's a superb idea. I have a Bachmann WD with a broken tender/engine connector, I will certainly use your system on her.
And thanks for the Mogul !
Thanks very much Olivier, glad you enjoyed it!
HI Lewis some very handy tips there i'm sure will be useful to a lot of us,well done thank you.
Thanks Tony 👍🏻
Very nice layout and pup too!
Thanks 👍🏻
Fantastic layout, fantastic dog!!
Thanks!
Lovely dog and a great video Lewis!!! Thanks for sharing. Cheers Onno.
Thanks Onno!
Absolutely LOVELY brown 0-4-0.😊😊😊🥰
Haha thanks!
Lewis, really enjoyed this video. Thanks for posting. Cheers Greg
Thanks Greg 👍🏻
Aaww wat a lovely doggo 🐶 Excellent update too! Cheers Joachim
Thanks mate 👍🏻
Interesting mods to make the locos look more realistic in your wonderful running sessions👍
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers John b 😎
Thanks John 👍🏻
First model railway video i have managed to get my wife to watch partly through! Your spaniel is a delightful companion, she particularly liked his wet nose saying hello, and then watching the trains come and go! A very well behaved and handsome dog! I watched the rest of the vid for the train couplings and V2.
Thanks Anthony 😀 Glad you both liked it!
Does your dog know how lovely it is ,but I,am so impressed with your weathering & modelling skills ,always a pleasure to see your layout & stock .😊
Thank you! 😀
Great update, Lewis, and even better to hear you again! Nice job, hope you are and stay well!
Thanks Anthony!
I wish my dog had that big of a passion to watch trains
Haha mine could watch them for ages!
Haha “pretty much done” love it, the wishful thinker.
Good (positive) development with the black 5, that spring could have caused a lot of grief for Hornby.
All up a great episode, thanks so much
Ha that’s true, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
Oh Lewis, you have a Golden Cocker, how wonderful! Sorry, I’m supposed to be concentrating on the layout, which is as glorious as ever!❤
Thanks John! 👍🏻
The older version of the black 5 also suffered from the same I also filled the boiler with lead this cured the problem Great video and layout
Yea you’re right, I used to have an older one that had that issue too. Thanks!
Your passion for detail is amazing.
Thanks James 👍🏻
Best thumbnail ever.
Ha thanks!
Very much enjoyed this video Lewis! The tips for the Black 5 are particularly helpful! Thanks!👏👏👏
Glad you found them useful 👍🏻
Some very helpful hints/tips there. At some point I may well have a go at some closer coupling. Loving the layout as always just amazing.
Thank you!
Amazing that a manufacturer would allow these to go on the shelf without being able to operate them. Shows how they view the customers, alot of collectors afterall would just never run them 😢
If you are worried about superglue strength, add bicarb of soda. Used it to fix class 31 mazac rotted chassis loads and it becomes really solid
Ah interesting! I hadn’t heard of that!
@@MouldyRaspberry This is or was a channel restoring matchbox cars called Marty's Makeovers and he used superglue and bicarbonate of soda to make new windscreen pillars.
"Barries Washers" for the front bogies, especially with TPO ramps, nothing finer!
Thanks for sharing these very useful modifications & improvements Lewis. Much appreciated ! Kind regards, Filip
Thanks Filip!
Joli! Bravo! Stéph.
Thanks!
You have been very busy Mr Mouldy. Good stuff😊
Thanks John 👍🏻
Hi. Another enjoyable video. Thanks for the tips.
Glad you found it useful 👍🏻
Fabulous video, great tips and a beautiful dog...a real enthusiast 😊
Thanks!
Some great ideas there , Lewis. Thanks
Glad you found it useful 👍🏻
Great tip! Good work.
Thanks!
I've often wondered Lewis what's the big hoo haa about having tender pick ups on mainline locos. For years Bachmann locos didn't have tender pick ups and I think their first one was the NRM City of Truro yet all the others ran just fine over dead frog points. To me it seemed that the only worry is very short wheelbase engines like 0-4-0's which may have trouble on dead frog points.
I like the close coupling you've achieved on the coaches and wagons and are their buffers sprung?. On many steam locos from various manufacturers the tender/loco coupling is fiddly at best and I have a Jubilee where the tender spigot had snapped off when new so I use a piece of Evergreen plastic rod to make a new one. My Collett 2251 has a very basic loco/tender coupling and it works fine through multiple dead frog points with no hesitation.
The end shot on the video seems to have your dog saying, "well come on master what are you waiting for run something".
I agree Roy, I think if you’ve got fairly decent laid track you can get away without them. All my non tender pick up locos run just as well 👍🏻 Yes the buffers are sprung on those coaches.
Have you prolonged the "shadow station" to accommodate longer trains ❓️
No it’s the same old length 😬
Great layout, nice fixes on the loco/tender gaps. Just curious, you may have mentioned it on another video, what is the length of your layout ? And how does it cope with being on the ground ? apart from puppy being able to train spot ;)
Thank you 👍🏻 This layout is 16 foot long with an additional 8 foot for a storage yard
brilliant video again thanks
Thanks Paul 👍🏻
2:30 Aww bless 🐕
😀
That's a mighty fine improvement to your Std class 7. Any chance of seeing it running? Great to see your new Black 5 working as it should have done out of the box too.
Thanks! Yes I’ll make sure it’s in a video soon 👍🏻
3:10 too cute 😍 💕 🐕 🐶
Great video and some nice tips in there 👍😎
Thanks 👍
lovely West Country !
It’s a beauty!
Another great video, very informative. I love your dog. What make are the dry stone walls, they look good.
Thank you 👍🏻 They’re foam walls from Osbourne Models
@@MouldyRaspberry Thanks for the info 👍
We all have supervisors with 4 legs. 😂
We do 🤣
Great insight to your modifications, which brings us to the "each to him/herself" when it comes to modifying the models,i do that myself, which in a way gets less if the model is more pricey. Im speaking under correction fro here on. When the models are being developed then fabricated in the production process, i guess those involved has taken several factors into account such as how models' performance compare to that of actual trains and rolling stock. Articulation could argueably one of the critical consideration, hence the large gaps at coupling of coaches to one another as well as loco/tender coupling and other combination. On the other hand( i do it often myself) is to reduce the gaps, yet being mindful of taki. ng the curve without climbing off the tracks. So if it works we leave it at that. But whilst doing the modification and it fails persistently, it can make us realize why the models are made in this way in the first place. And i agree, the smaller gaps are certainly more appealing and realistic. Manufactures can and should look into these considerations when developing, making and testing the models as such. After all,we live in a time of far better opportunities and resources. Just my 5cnts of comment😅
I agree with all of that! 👍🏻
I thought, for a minute, your dog was a "springer" spaniel 😊
Ha he nearly was!
2 things 1. your dog is very cute 2. does your local heritage railway have a model railway if so do you volunteer there?
Thanks! It had a second hand model railway shop, but I don’t think it actually has a layout.
Do you use Analog or DCC?
If it is DCC, what type of controller do you use?
Very many thanks
ross
I use analogue 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Everyone needs a Cocker. We all wonder why perhaps....
I agree!
I guess a dog might be compatible with a model railway, but for a cat it would just be a perfect place to sleep and occasionally scratch its claws.
That’s true I don’t think this layout and a cat would mix!
Soooperb video Lewis, unfortunately my Black 5 recently decided to let go of one side of its valve gear 😱
Ah that’s no good! Did you manage to repair it?
@@MouldyRaspberry it's on the list 🤗
Go ahead doggy friend, and keep Dad from his next four or five loco purchases.
Thumbs up and comment!
Thanks!
Brilliant work. The locos look excellent. Can I ask what paint you’ve used on the chimney/smoke box area of the locos to dull it down? It looks brilliant.
Tamiya flat black, and some Humbrol smoke weathering powder 👍🏻
Sheepdog is just the teeniest bit overscale, but nobody'll notice.
Ha that’s good to know 😉
You folks I'm Britian Take Model Railways Serious.
Ha we do!
what scale is this??
Oo gauge 👍🏻
Cute helper, what is his name?
Merlin 😀
🚂cool
Thanks 👍🏻
Just a caution, Lewis. Lead is very bad for children to handle. I believe it has been outlawed in shot in many places in the US. Steel shot is not quite as heavy, but will do the job. And if you have no children around your railway, adults arenot as susceptable to lead poisoning.
When are you going to have canines represented on your railway? Are none available on your side of the pond?
Lastly, you have greatly improved the look of your locos by shortening those drawbars!
Good advice! Yes I need an oo scale dog on there somewhere! Thank you 👍🏻