Now I am confused. Peter Spares can supply a Mainline J72 replacement axle set. I have a Joem J72, but the wheel retainer has Buchmann's name on it and the chassis is different as it has a motor with a large brass worm gear. I have replaced the motor and transferred the worm drive, but the plastic part of the axles are split. So I think I will have to order both J72 axle kits from Peter Spares and see which one fits. I have 4 J72s and two are non-runners. I intend to use them as Station Pilots. Martin. (Thailand) Thanks for the video.

Great video. I really enjoyed the show. I learnt allot. I always thought the Rounk livery was fictitious and never bought one ( now I think I will). Looking forward to the one on coal wagons 😂😂😂. Thanks 👍

That really takes me back to my childhood! Out of interest Mike, did you ever own any of the Triang Battlespace rolling stock?

What decoder and sound file did you use on your n15

Just starting to detail some of these myself does your friend sell the stl file to print some up

Yes no need for DCC with everything, further more I'm sure they could include sound on DC only, which could be related-controlled by speed of the motor or indeed speed of the locomotive itself, I'm sure they must small enough sensors to do this, otherwise good review thanks

Great video. Hopefully they fix the fan issue for the Class 50s and the second batch of 31s as it seems a general issue from what I've seen. All for your comments about having standard models for those of us who only use this.

Thanks for a useful video. It is good to see what the rail head can look like under magnification. The GM track rubber looks remarkably similar to a Garryflex block. They come in a range of grits if you want to grind and polish your way down (or rather up) the grit sizes.

That's neat Mike...

First video I've found to be very helpful, I'm trying to put together a train of bachmann TTAs and I'm struggling to find the best livery to do them in so I can run them with BR Blue and Railfreight livery locos. I've so far got two FINA TTAs in silver but I'm unsure what period these ran until? (they have two stars and no hazchem panels) Also would different companies be seen in the same train?

I fix new sleeves,anything else is just a bodge repair.I'll only repair split chassis Bachmann locos,those mainline motors are just utter rubbish,noisy and generally are poor runners.

Enjoyed the video but the layout could do with some conductor rail

So nice to see one in operation again!

What a captivating video Mike. What a treat, you must certainly look after those oldies. Sadly I don’t have any of my originals as I never was too careful with them😔 So nice to see these great models in cherished condition, particularly the West Country and the 8F, both of which look immaculate. Glad I finally got chance to catch up 👍 All the best Darren

That was a great idea - to extend the platform like that. That little hut looks at home there. Thanks for the video Tony.

I have the same Caledonian version. I specifically bought the 1980 version because it has the hand rails on the water tank and at the back of the cab, which were deleted on later models. I did the same brass smoke box door detail as you but got a bit obsessed and picked out the ring and handle of the door fastener and the hinge straps in silver as well. Oh, and the curved handrail on the smoke box as well. It really dresses it up. They are cheerful little things. Very enjoyable video. 😊

Another great tutorial and it runs great. Can you remind me if you did a tutorial on grinding the flanges down? Thanks for sharing 👍

I never had any Wrenn models. I tried one triang steamy, but she didn't like my Hornby track. Have you got any Airfix model engines and rolling stock? I'm asking because I have an Airfix GWR 14xx tank engine in my collection, who first belonged to my friend Alfie. She secondly found a home on Ryan's railway, after Ryan and Alfie had restored her to full working order. Now, she is in my possession and I've renamed her Annabel (her original name was Oliver of Thomas the Tank Engine status). How far back does Airfix go?

From packaging through to modell its stunning,im very pleased with both my accurascale class 31s 31128 & 31409

Brings back some great memories for me Mike, still fantastic looking models, really give that 50s/60s vibe. Brilliantly filmed too.😊

Must do a video just like this. _"Smooth running with vintage operator...."-

great video, as always, and somem equally great models

The layout my brother and I had originally back in the late 1960s / early 1970s used mainly Hornby Dublo models, many of which came from Gamages' ex-Christmas displays. Thus I have always had a bit of a soft spot for Wrenn models as well but they were always rather expensive. In the mid 1970s I used to want an LNER 0-6-2 but it took over nearly 40 years before I finally had one. By then of course, there were much better versions but a wish was fulfilled, especially as I got my one for a reasonable £30.

Nice collection, Mike. Great to see the trains doing what they were designed and made to do. That Brighton Belle is a superb model, especially now you've refurbed it. The closest I have to such models is a BR Maroon Hornby Doublo City of London. It hadn't run for decades, so I sent it off the OOBill for attention (he made a video about it) and now it's easily the strongest stram loco I have: it hauled 26 Lima Mk 1 coaches a while ago at no more than 60% power. Amazing machine. It's a truism to say, "they don't make 'em like they used to."

Just enjoyable thanks for sharing John

Thanks for the wonderful Wrenn.

A video short of the 5 BEL perhaps - can just sit and enjoy watching it loop continuously! 😉

Excellent video Mike - most enjoyable. Brings back so many memories! 👍 _Most of my stock from this period has long gone - just have 21C109 now - it cost £8 new._ 😮‍💨 The shortened BGs look super - much credit to your father. 🙂 In terms of the R1 class there were more variations of R1 locomotive than actual locomotives _ even then I do not recall the HD/Wrenn R1 being one of them! 😯 _Upon entering works the cab /bunker was often changed as were chimney; domes etc._ Love the Triang CLC-iveried Mk1 coaches - most of the Southern's allocation of Mk1 corridor sets were intially in Crimson Lake & Cream livery.... 🥰

Hi Mike I really enjoyed the film , in particular the Lyme Regis , the only model I have on display on my model bench indoors as apposed display in my shop , might just have to give her a run today kind regards rog flair rail

As a child I adored Wrenn models. I had a Castle class which I renumbered 7037 Swindon and many of the wagons. I was also given a fair amount of Hornby Dublo though this never really ran on my layout (since the 8P needed re magnetising and the 4MT was 3 rail). Later I bought a class 20 diesel but somehow it didn't match the excitement the diecast models brought me. I've recently bought several more Castles and more wagons though I no longer have a layout to run them on and have now turned to TT120.

Excellent to see Mike, I enjoyed seeing the running today. Best regards to you

It's a great video excellently put together.

What a lovely nostalgic running session thanks for the info cheers Patrick Quinn IRL

Lovely video Mike. Very informative and it's great to see the old girls running round the track so well. Cheers!

Fantastic video. Despite the 'all bells and whistles' (literally!) modern products, the old timer models I grew up with from Lima, Wrenn, Airfix and Mainline remain my favourites. How strong the connection is with the things we had and liked as youngsters. Nothing can ever really replace that sentimental attachment however irrational it may seem to others. P.S. You need to add at least one Wrenn 08 to your collection, probably my favourite Wrenn loco of them all despite the humble nature of the prototype.

Fantastic stuff matey - Im sure this will bring back many memories for lots of folks. Cheers Shaun

Hornby Dublo and later Wrenn are just wonderful. I’m currently running a 3-rail layout and loving every minute of it ❤. The Dublo/Wrenn City is an absolute beast. I have two and have converted one to 3-rail using a Marklin skate. She runs beautifully and may be returned to 2-rail when I start on my "retirement " layout in a couple of years time. That said, I’m leaning more and more towards a combined 2/3-rail layout "à la" Oscar Paisley, especially as I’ve acquired quite a collection of 3-rail items over the last couple of years. Great video, thankyou. I actually prefer these vintage models to the modern ones. They have all the advantages of simple, robust engineering. With a little detailing and maybe weathering they are just as good to my eyes as the modern stuff, and certainly a lot less hassle to maintain !!

That was truly delightful, I totally got your excitement as you introduced your first 8F at the start of the video. I’m an N scaler and find myself drawn more and more to the early farish models as I know how to maintain them and think they have a lot of charm despite being a bit course

Brilliant stuff, looks like the R1 turned up! Some of the wagons are still available under Dapol like the CCT. It uses a single piece mould for the doors but fits in to the original holes. So if you get some spare wrenn doors you can reinstate the opening doors. Never seen the Triang-wrenn logo before. Did you know they also partnered with lima? Under their wrenn micro models n gauge range. Lovely collection of models. I know there are more detailed trains available now but I would be happy for hours playing with that lot. And the noise is hypnotic

It really is wonderful to see these old models being loved and working so well. They had such character. It is strange that the 2-6-4T is so noisy. I wonder if a ball bearing is missing from the motor. I think the 8Fs and the Brighton Belle are superb. A very enjoyable video. Your Dad was a genius at modifying commercial models as well as build8ng kits.

Hi Mike, a brilliant video & a fantastic collection. You can,t beat the old stuff. All the best. Carl.

Another excellent video! Quick question, what color grey did you use for the CCT van roof?

23 minutes with a smile on my face! Been waiting for this one, thank you very much.

I've got that model, I'm so glad you solved the fan mystery for me. I would urge everybody to be careful with that easily removed roof. Mine is super tight and those magnets are stronger than previous models. I've seen people on the internet using those little handles (they can fly off) and scalpels/screwdrivers - not great. A very fine stiff guitar plectrum is best, if you can find enough gap to squeeze it in. Not sure about those pickups. They didn't work too well when I tested each wheelset. Almost impossible to service with those bogie clips. Other than that, I agree it looks fantastic, I just dread a major service - it's built like a modern car!

Lovely, nice to hear the wheels on the track👍

Please Please Please lose the horrendous Music.

Just bought one. My first Accurascale Locomotive. Very impressed overall however running on DC I have chosen to leave the fan off. To me like Firebox Glow it's a superfluous feature.