Looking great... should be a big lift to the project getting the outside done...
@colinsmith628014 күн бұрын
A great job done after all the resteration you have done
@RailcarRestorers9 күн бұрын
@@colinsmith6280 Many thanks for the kind words. It’s nice to see 51412 get to this point and to know that after years of waiting patiently 51370 is just around the corner!
@paulmoore634514 күн бұрын
Great progress, good fabrication work on the corridor
@RailcarRestorers14 күн бұрын
Thanks mate, Jonny working wonders with metal as usual. :)
@markclifton1416 күн бұрын
Nice paint job. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 well done guys.
@RailcarRestorers14 күн бұрын
Many thanks for the comment. We are glad you liked the video and thanks it takes lots of time and patience to paint just one side lol
@TheHoveHeretic16 күн бұрын
I always look forward to your updates. Progress is looking seripusly good Any comments on roofing materials and techniques? As well as your own, I've been watching clips from Blodge and Maespoeth to Ropley and it seems roof coverings are tricky, with the damage from water ingress on any stock a 'biggie'. I'm guessing what works on wooden bodied stock ain't necessarily going to work on a 1950/60s metal bodied DMMU.
@RailcarRestorers16 күн бұрын
Many thanks for the comment and we are glad you enjoyed the video. As for our own roofing techniques we use Jotun pilot acr on the roof which is oil rig paint so it should stand the test of time all being well! For wooden bodied roofing a good lorry curtain material would work nicely and last a good while!
@davidcook38017 күн бұрын
Great Job Guys
@RailcarRestorers16 күн бұрын
Many thanks David :)
@James-ih4gz17 күн бұрын
preservation can be compl;ex
@RailcarRestorers16 күн бұрын
It most certainly can lol we have had a bit of a roller coaster to get to this point but we are finding a good level now 👍🏻
@dsj67217 күн бұрын
Great to see the progress and such a good paint finish. Well done all.
@RailcarRestorers16 күн бұрын
Many thanks that’s much appreciated, glad you enjoyed the video :)
@rogergardner653717 күн бұрын
I think that you can be really proud of the finish you have achieved 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@RailcarRestorers16 күн бұрын
Thanks it’s much appreciated. Definitely still learning but the results are much better than my first go!
@trainman86trainstramsandmore17 күн бұрын
Good to see the restoration progressing well, been following for a bit now. I think it would be a good idea to put tarp over it while it is stood outside assuming you have some? Correct me if wrong or whatever
@RailcarRestorers16 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment, we are glad you enjoy our content. We plan to put 51412 outside without a tarp to prove its water tightness and that she doesn’t leak. She will remain like this while we overhaul 51370s bodywork the units will then have mechanical work and testing before interior fitting and once ready for traffic they will have a final paint job with numbers and logos etc applied then enter service on the MNR.
@haroldpearson602524 күн бұрын
I worked on some of the ones built by Metro Cammell, Saltley Bham in the late 50s.
@RailcarRestorers22 күн бұрын
@@haroldpearson6025 They must have been fairly clean back then being so new?
@haroldpearson602522 күн бұрын
@@RailcarRestorers Metro Cammell also built carriages for the Royal train, the Orient Express and the original Blue Pullman as well as many of the London underground stock. A super company that is never mentioned these days.
@Re7ben2 ай бұрын
Such a great video! Keep up the good work 😁
@danielsellers87072 ай бұрын
Looks good! Fitting as I'm going to Buxton (the home of the Class 104s) next week!
@TheHoveHeretic2 ай бұрын
Really enjoy you output. These unsung workhorses are going to be crucial to most heritage lines in the years to come. It's great to see the learning curve developing to ensure the worst design weaknesses of 1st gen DMMUs are being sympathetically ironed out and the techniques being honed to ensure thorough restorations. I still think it a great shame you guys weren't around when all bar three carriages of the Class 103s purchased from BR bit the dust. They'd have been a first rate example of just about every design issue you've mentioned over the vourse of the series to date .. as well as being the best proportioned of the breed IMO.
@trainman86trainstramsandmore2 ай бұрын
I wish they could restore helstons set
@RailcarRestorers2 ай бұрын
Many thanks for the kind words Howard. Our aims is to do these units properly once and they shall last a life time as they will be properly looked after too. A 103 would be a lovely project and has been mentioned a few times but sadly unless a lottery win comes through, all of our spare time is going towards the 117. Once the set is complete then we have the task of overhauling spare parts which we will also document on video to show the ins and outs of keeping a unit running.
@RailcarRestorers2 ай бұрын
@@trainman86trainstramsandmoreIt would certainly be a nice and very rare set to restore. Time and money is the crucial factor with that one!
@trainman86trainstramsandmore2 ай бұрын
@@RailcarRestorers Yeah, that set looks like ti would cost a damn lot to do, but I like how you have a good team of people with good knowledge of bodywork. When Helston egts the funds they say it will go somehwere for contract restoration eventually. You guys could be a good candidate if you don't have many other projects to do
@RailcarRestorers2 ай бұрын
@@trainman86trainstramsandmore We certainly do have a great team who have all come so far in what we have learned since the start. Sadly as for big contract like the 103 it’s something we would love to do but we all have full time jobs and sadly there isn’t enough continuous contract work to employ all 3 of us lol
@cannadineboxill-harris29834 ай бұрын
Hi There Again my real Name is Mr Cannadine T. Boxill-Harris, I have another interesting idea for most of us Class 507, Class 508, Class 313, and Class 314 and that also includes those interesting Class 315 Fans out there, rather than scrapping most of those Class 507, Class 508, Class 313's Class 314 including the Class 315's maybe you guys can convert them. Including the refurbishment into the Volvo TD102KF Engine Leyland 680 Engine, Volvo B10M Engine, Scania N112 Engine, Cummins M11 Engine, Gardner 6LXCT Engine, Gardner 6LXB Engine, Gardner 8LXB Engine, Class 507, Class 508, Class 313's, Class 314's and the Class 315's and convert all of them into a 2 Carriages and Three Carriages of the Class 313's, Class 314's and that is including those Class 315's for most of us Class 314 and Class 315 Diesel Train Fans Pretty PLEASE. Are you still going to do this interesting type of Project for all of us out there Please?
@Intercity1264 ай бұрын
Nice work. Good to see other Railcar groups thriving.
@RailcarRestorers4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. It is indeed great to work with other groups also :)
@BigPaul624 ай бұрын
Is that an ex-Chiltern line class117?
@RailcarRestorers4 ай бұрын
It isn’t it’s an ex network southeast one originally. :)
@colinsmith62804 ай бұрын
Great work you have all done
@RailcarRestorers4 ай бұрын
Many thanks for the comment we are glad you enjoyed the video :)
@bobfaulkner12494 ай бұрын
More good work by the MNR lads.
@RailcarRestorers4 ай бұрын
Thanks mate :)
@sanspareil30184 ай бұрын
Very interesting video as I am trying to build a 0 gauge model of a 120 at moment. All the descriptions I have read suggest the ceiling was white but from the video that was clearly not the case. I worked on 120s from time to time back in the 70s and in particular remember the TRSBs still had the catering equipment including Stotts boiler and fridge still fitted even though, with the exception of Inverness and a few Cardiff based units, they had mostly not been used since 1962. Good luck with the restoration of one of the most comfortable units BR ever designed.
@levelcrossing1505 ай бұрын
Great progress and lovely standard of work going on here. Maybe next time tyre lubricant might help to fit the rubber door stops.
@cannadineboxill-harris29835 ай бұрын
Hi There Again my real Name is Mr Cannadine T. Boxill-Harris, I have another interesting idea for most of us Class 307 Fans out there, rather than scrapping most of those Class 307’s maybe you guys can convert them and including the refurbishment into those Leyland 680 Engine, Volvo B10M Engine, Cummins M11 Engine, Gardner 6LXC Engine, Gardner 6LXB Engine, Gardner 8LXB Engine, Class 307’s and convert all of them into a 2 Carriages and Three Carriages Class 307’s for most of us Diesel Train Fans out there PLEASE. Are you still going to do this interesting type of Project for all of us out there Pretty PLEASE?
@cannadineboxill-harris29835 ай бұрын
Hi There Again my real Name is Mr Cannadine T. Boxill-Harris, I have another interesting idea for most of us Class 307 Fans out there, rather than scrapping most of those Class 307’s maybe you guys can convert them and including the refurbishment into those Leyland 680 Engine, Volvo B10M Engine, Cummins M11 Engine, Gardner 6LXC Engine, Gardner 6LXB Engine, Gardner 8LXB Engine, Class 307’s and convert all of them into a 2 Carriages and Three Carriages Class 307’s for most of us Diesel Train Fans out there PLEASE. Are you still going to do this interesting type of Project for all of us out there Pretty PLEASE?
@cannadineboxill-harris29835 ай бұрын
Hi There Again my real Name is Mr Cannadine T. Boxill-Harris, I have another interesting idea for most of us Class 307 Fans out there, rather than scrapping most of those Class 307’s maybe you guys can convert them and including the refurbishment into those Leyland 680 Engine, Volvo B10M Engine, Cummins M11 Engine, Gardner 6LXC Engine, Gardner 6LXB Engine, Gardner 8LXB Engine, Class 307’s and convert all of them into a 2 Carriages and Three Carriages Class 307’s for most of us Diesel Train Fans out there PLEASE. Are you still going to do this interesting type of Project for all of us out there Pretty PLEASE?
@Housephonestimes45 ай бұрын
A Class 104 Driving Trailer.
@Lighting_Desk5 ай бұрын
Ooooooooooooooooooooooooh
@RB-hx7rd5 ай бұрын
Fantastic work, you chaps have great staying power .
@RailcarRestorers5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. It certainly hasn’t been easy at time mentally and physically but it’s nice to see the project taking shape now!
@RB-hx7rd5 ай бұрын
Thanks
@RailcarRestorers5 ай бұрын
Many thanks for this it is very much appreciated and will help our project out that bit quicker and easier! :)
@cameronpatterson10455 ай бұрын
Hi from Glasgow Scotland 🏴 How mean First Gen Dmus are preserved In Britain
@RailcarRestorers5 ай бұрын
Hello! With a rough guess there are between 2-300 vehicles preserved across England Scotland and wales. Thanks for watching :)
@cannadineboxill-harris29835 ай бұрын
Hello There Again it is Mr Cannadine T. Boxill-Harris, I have another interesting idea for most of you Class 313, Class 314 and that also is including those interesting Class 315 Fans out there, rather than scrapping most of those Class 313's Class 314's including the Class 315's maybe you guys can convert them and including the refurbishment into those Leyland 680 Engine, Scania N112 Engine, Volvo B10M Engine, Cummins M11 Engine, Gardner 6LXC Engine, Gardner 6LXB Engine, Gardner 8LXB Engine, Class 313's, Class 314's and the Class 315's and convert all of them into a 2 Carriages and Three Carriages of the Class 313's, Class 314's and that is including those Class 315's for most of us Class 314's and the Class 315's Diesel Train Fans Pretty PLEASE Are you still going to do this interesting type of Project for all of us out there Please?
@RailcarRestorers5 ай бұрын
Hello. Although this sounds like a great project with some good engineering challenges it would be extremely cost prohibitive for us and most preservation groups like us so I am unsure on the likelihood of this unfortunately. Thanks for watching :)
@cannadineboxill-harris29835 ай бұрын
Hello There Again it is Mr Cannadine T. Boxill-Harris, I have another interesting idea for most of you Class 313, Class 314 and that also is including those interesting Class 315 Fans out there, rather than scrapping most of those Class 313's Class 314's including the Class 315's maybe you guys can convert them and including the refurbishment into those Leyland 680 Engine, Scania N112 Engine, Volvo B10M Engine, Cummins M11 Engine, Gardner 6LXC Engine, Gardner 6LXB Engine, Gardner 8LXB Engine, Class 313's, Class 314's and the Class 315's and convert all of them into a 2 Carriages and Three Carriages of the Class 313's, Class 314's and that is including those Class 315's for most of us Class 314's and the Class 315's Diesel Train Fans Pretty PLEASE Are you still going to do this interesting type of Project for all of us out there Please?
@cannadineboxill-harris29835 ай бұрын
Hello There Again it is Mr Cannadine T. Boxill-Harris, I have another interesting idea for most of you Class 313, Class 314 and that also is including those interesting Class 315 Fans out there, rather than scrapping most of those Class 313's Class 314's including the Class 315's maybe you guys can convert them and including the refurbishment into those Leyland 680 Engine, Scania N112 Engine, Volvo B10M Engine, Cummins M11 Engine, Gardner 6LXC Engine, Gardner 6LXB Engine, Gardner 8LXB Engine, Class 313's, Class 314's and the Class 315's and convert all of them into a 2 Carriages and Three Carriages of the Class 313's, Class 314's and that is including those Class 315's for most of us Class 314's and the Class 315's Diesel Train Fans Pretty PLEASE Are you still going to do this interesting type of Project for all of us out there Please?
@donniblanco52395 ай бұрын
Any Tear-down of this nature is like peeling back the Layers an Onion - Happy days 👍🏻
@RailcarRestorers5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, it most certainly is a challenge but hopefully it will last now it’s being done properly.
@andybbeck20435 ай бұрын
super wotk ok 😊
@RailcarRestorers5 ай бұрын
Many thanks :)
@christophermatthews69725 ай бұрын
I remember these units working Hereford-Worcester-Birmingham services in the 1980s. FWIW, the UK spring business used to be based in Redditch.
@RailcarRestorers5 ай бұрын
Many thanks for the comment. We are glad you enjoyed the video :)
@BritishRail600625 ай бұрын
Great work guys on these old railway vehicles. Sadly I don't know much about these trains but respect to you both for the great restoration on this Class 117.
@RailcarRestorers5 ай бұрын
Many thanks for the comment. We are glad you are enjoying the process with us :)
@moxon23135 ай бұрын
Fantastic Video Guys of 51412's Restoration Update... Great Watch & Keep up the Fantastic Work!
@RailcarRestorers5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. We are glad you enjoyed the video :)
@user-kk8og5nt2b5 ай бұрын
So interesting to watch as always, well done guys
@RailcarRestorers5 ай бұрын
Many thanks for the comment. We are glad you enjoyed the content :)
@barhamd15 ай бұрын
Great to see detail of all the hard work you are doing - keep it up!
@RailcarRestorers5 ай бұрын
Many thanks for the comment we are glad you enjoyed the video :)
@dsj6725 ай бұрын
Another great episode with everything done properly. Are you intending to run this with another driving car before your own is done?
@RailcarRestorers5 ай бұрын
Many thanks for the comments. We plan to do both of our own power cars which will enter service first which then allows us to work on the centre car while the power cars are in traffic.
@trainsimulatordriver6 ай бұрын
Lots of great work happening here. Your enthusiasm even over such a long project is apparent.
@milehighclassics6 ай бұрын
Love the start music,great modern new look well done on the resto when can it get an MOT
@RB-hx7rd6 ай бұрын
Brilliant work chaps such unwavering dedication. Wasn't much of a diesel fan but watching your enthusiasm has changed my view..
@fredflintstoner5966 ай бұрын
Mrs Richards: "I paid for a room with a view !" Basil: (pointing to the lovely view) "That is Torquay, Madam ." Mrs Richards: "It's not good enough!" Basil: "May I ask what you were expecting to see out of a Torquay hotel bedroom window ? Sydney Opera House, perhaps? the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Herds of wildebeest sweeping majestically past?..." Mrs Richards: "Don't be silly! I expect to be able to see the sea!" Basil: "You can see the sea, it's over there between the land and the sky." Mrs Richards: "I'm not satisfied. But I shall stay. But I expect a reduction." Basil: "Why?! Because Krakatoa's not erupting at the moment ?"
@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway6 ай бұрын
Respect, lads. She's looking most excellent. I look forward to the day I get to ride her.
@RailcarRestorers6 ай бұрын
Many thanks for the comment we are glad you enjoyed the video. We can’t wait for the day she takes passengers again either!
@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway6 ай бұрын
@RailcarRestorers it's important to work saving our heritage
@J0nnyGT6 ай бұрын
Great work guys
@RailcarRestorers6 ай бұрын
Many thanks :)
@murrayduncan76216 ай бұрын
Gents, another great video, I really admire your skills tackling the bodywork.
@RailcarRestorers6 ай бұрын
Thanks mate much appreciated will be nice to see your excellent painting skills on the cab we did at Strathspey!
@graham15566 ай бұрын
Coming along nicely, keep it going lads 👍
@RailcarRestorers6 ай бұрын
Many thanks Graham :)
@grahamhaynes34206 ай бұрын
Great work love the old dmu so much more welcoming than any of the modern dmu”s
@RailcarRestorers6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment. They most certainly are they are very unique in their build compared to their modern counterparts!
@we13306 ай бұрын
Great video chaps - what music track was towards the end?.
@RailcarRestorers6 ай бұрын
glad you enjoyed the video, we use tracks the are included in the editing software we use, the name of the song toward the end is "come to you" by "FASSounds" here's a link to where i have been able to find it outside of our editing software. www.premiumbeat.com/royalty-free-tracks/come-to-you hope this helps.
@we13306 ай бұрын
@@RailcarRestorers Thank you!. It's great to see how far you've come with the 117 :).