Interesting gadget can see it working, but where do the bigger spring clips come into it? You showed 2 at the beginning saying what you needed. But I don’t see them being used.
Thanks! I am not too worried about those folks, you'll run into people like that regardless of what you do. Interestingly I thought it would be kids but its turning out to be folks in their sixties acting like that, oh well!!! :) The point of the video was to try to build a rolling road like test-rig on the cheap from things around the house, its already helped a few people and I'm sure it will help others so its all good :)
Thanks! They are called metal binder clips here in the States but I couldn't remember what they were called in the UK, crocodile clips was the first thing that came into my head at 2am this morning. Crocodile clips are long with teeth if I remember correctly. Probably would work :)
They're called binder clips in the UK too. A Bulldog clip is something different. A language note. A lollipop is what Kojak sucks. The ones in your video are lolly sticks. :-)
No they don't and it doesn't look like they ever have. There is no mention of rolling roads in any of the instruction sheets that I have, and I've got locomotives ranging from early Tri-ang to 2012. I went through some of the latest documentation on Hornby's website, no mention of it there and you can download the sheets that come with their products.. So they obviously aren't sending that info out with all new engines. What engine did you see this with?
I don't think so. Running the locomotive in for 30 minutes in each direction on the rolling road at 50% or less power isn't going to burn it out any more than running it on track. The motor isn't going to know the difference between the track and rolling road. The rolling road doesn't offer more residence so the motor isn't doing any extra work. Why do you think it would burn out the motor?
If you go to my channel and scroll down there are Featured Playlists. The videos you are looking for should be under Layout Updates (yes I know a new one is due) and Model Railway Scenery (there is one video on how I made the short wall and another on photo-realistic scenery which is how I made the background wall). Or are you looking for more information than whats in those videos? To get to my channel click on the oorail77 button next directly underneath the video title on any of my videos.
you should always run in your trains on the railtrack for 30 mins. forwards then 30mins. in reverse. Doing it on a rolling road can burn out the motor.
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Great Video, Thank you.
Thanks Bob. I glad you enjoyed it. I've got a new version of this coming out soon, so stay tuned.
Excellent video, what a great idea.
Thanks for posting.
Michael
Interesting gadget can see it working, but where do the bigger spring clips come into it? You showed 2 at the beginning saying what you needed. But I don’t see them being used.
Thanks! I am not too worried about those folks, you'll run into people like that regardless of what you do. Interestingly I thought it would be kids but its turning out to be folks in their sixties acting like that, oh well!!! :) The point of the video was to try to build a rolling road like test-rig on the cheap from things around the house, its already helped a few people and I'm sure it will help others so its all good :)
Nice work :)
Another excellent idea! Can you show your layout and discuss how you built the walls etc?
Thanks! They are called metal binder clips here in the States but I couldn't remember what they were called in the UK, crocodile clips was the first thing that came into my head at 2am this morning. Crocodile clips are long with teeth if I remember correctly. Probably would work :)
They're called Buldog Clips in the UK - strange I know. Thanks a very useful video
They're called binder clips in the UK too. A Bulldog clip is something different. A language note. A lollipop is what Kojak sucks. The ones in your video are lolly sticks. :-)
you're welcome...
No they don't and it doesn't look like they ever have. There is no mention of rolling roads in any of the instruction sheets that I have, and I've got locomotives ranging from early Tri-ang to 2012. I went through some of the latest documentation on Hornby's website, no mention of it there and you can download the sheets that come with their products.. So they obviously aren't sending that info out with all new engines. What engine did you see this with?
Hornby give out that info with all new engines.
I don't think so. Running the locomotive in for 30 minutes in each direction on the rolling road at 50% or less power isn't going to burn it out any more than running it on track. The motor isn't going to know the difference between the track and rolling road. The rolling road doesn't offer more residence so the motor isn't doing any extra work. Why do you think it would burn out the motor?
oops.. that should have read the rolling road doesn't offer more resistence, not residence :)
If you go to my channel and scroll down there are Featured Playlists. The videos you are looking for should be under Layout Updates (yes I know a new one is due) and Model Railway Scenery (there is one video on how I made the short wall and another on photo-realistic scenery which is how I made the background wall). Or are you looking for more information than whats in those videos? To get to my channel click on the oorail77 button next directly underneath the video title on any of my videos.
you should always run in your trains on the railtrack for 30 mins. forwards then 30mins. in reverse. Doing it on a rolling road can burn out the motor.
They're Bulldog clips not Crocodile clips..small point but if you're asking for them in a hardware store,you'll be given the wrong item!