John Mellor

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@stuart-hayes 2 күн бұрын

Looks to be quieter than previous years. Thanks for sharing

@bikerides 2 күн бұрын

Yes. It was quite quiet on Saturday morning. I hope more people went later. A good show though in a great location

@stuart-hayes 2 күн бұрын

@@bikerides Sadly i wnt be going due to ill health, But yes a good show as a rule

@bikerides 2 күн бұрын

@stuart-hayes Sorry to hear that. I hope you improve. Quite a few of us no longer take layouts to exhibitions. Take care. John.

@bikerides 2 күн бұрын

@stuart-hayes I use my phone to take still photos. I try and rest in something to reduce shake. Then I use Youcut to make them into a video. The save settings are frame rate, video resolution and quality whatever that is. I chose medium settings to save space and time. The images in the KZbin video lose quite a bit compared to the originals.

@exit6610 9 күн бұрын

Awesome set up both inside and outside. New subscriber. Looks like you folks had a grand time. Gives me ideas on what to do as I venture deeper into G Scale.

@bikerides 3 күн бұрын

Thank you. We are part of a local club. I can recommend that.

@tunkunrunk 16 күн бұрын

Lidl well known for selling cheap appliances and stuff like that . I remember over ten years ago , I bought a wireless mice and keyboard from Lidl , and as you may guess , only the mouse worked

@bikerides 3 күн бұрын

@@tunkunrunk But you get your money back or a replacement with no hassle. So you win both ways... something cheap that works or your money back.

@bikerides Ай бұрын

On a public forum like this i am reluctant to suggest this. Someone who has the skills could probably find a way.... but for the cost it is better to scrap it and buy a complete new one with 3yr guarantee. Cheers

@Savannah_Media Ай бұрын

This is a dream of mine. Congratulations on a wonderful layout!

@bikerides Ай бұрын

Hi Savannah. Just make a start, however small. Or join a club, or even find someone close who will let you share theirs. Cheers, John

@uiolkijhgh Ай бұрын

Welford rd all over again 😢😊

@bikerides Ай бұрын

A great layout. Sadly no more.

@karltriebel4262 2 ай бұрын

Ivor!

@bikerides 2 ай бұрын

Is that who it is!

@garethjones6211 2 ай бұрын

I have just made a locomotive using meccano parts including meccano flanges wheels It doesn't go very well and is unstable. Are meccano brass wheels any good for working trains as opposed to static?

@bikerides 2 ай бұрын

My meccano train uses LGB or other garden scale wheels.

@alannewman85 2 ай бұрын

The talanised fence timber you refer to - Would it also be known as pressure treated timber??

@bikerides 2 ай бұрын

Yes. that is right.

@mauricekerrigan6759 3 ай бұрын

I struggled to remove the body on my "Tinsley Blue" variant of this Class 47 - so much so that the body split. After discussing this with a model shop when trying to source a replacement body shell, it transpires that these Class 47's are prone to "Mazak Rot" (Which I only thought affected the Hornby class 31's). Sure enough, when placing a steel ruler along the metal chassis - it's twisting badly. I'm sticking with Accurascale and Bachmann from now on!

@bikerides 2 ай бұрын

It's a shame that they didn't use better materials in the manufacture. I haven't run mine in a while but it was working OK..... ... so far.

@jaaasgoed 3 ай бұрын

I wanted to open one for battery conversion like lipo with phone remote. It's designed to go into space I think. Broke some tabs as well but now I know how to do it.

@polybius223 3 ай бұрын

Should try putting one next to 4014 for comparison 😂

@bikerides 3 ай бұрын

Yes. That would be a great shot. I wish I had bought one when I had the chance.

@chrislonghurst2379 3 ай бұрын

Been offer one that has hornby on the box would that run on g gauge?

@bikerides 3 ай бұрын

No. I have done a video showing how to convert it to g gauge. Let me know if you can't find it on my channel. Cheers, John

@Crepello100 4 ай бұрын

10 years? Aha mine goes up to 11. Or whatever it is - it started running in 2012. It's a bit different to your's as it's OO and nearer the ground and there's lots of weeds and so on but like on your's the track is free resting. There's several reasons I don't attach it, the main one being that as long as there's curves along it one can forget about expansion. I can therefore solder over the rail joiners which in turn eliminates voltage drop and the need for outdoor jumper wires. Another reason is the wildlife here regularly kicks the track. Also, soldered track hums like the real thing. One can hear the trains when they're far away and out of sight which is very useful if something goes wrong.

@bikerides 2 ай бұрын

That sounds like a very sensible layout. As you say, with lose laid track, expansion is not a problem. I need to pin my flexitrack to maintain the curve.

@davadoff 4 ай бұрын

You can preheat the thing you want to solder to 100-150*C, then 175W gun will be enough to solder it. Preheater can be: an electric preheater, a hot air soldering wand or hot air gun, or some DIY preheater (cast iron pan & sand… aluminium plate with PTC heater or power resistors attached). Or trim the legs of the tip will make it run hotter. But that might overheat gun if you’re not careful.

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

A good general idea. A problem with garden rail track is that the sleepers are plastic with a low melting point. Cheers, John

@zaheer8872 4 ай бұрын

How is this holding up? Normally the plastic tubing becomes brittle and breaks on every other flosser I have used (waterpik) or it splits in the handle and starts leaking (waterpik)

@bikerides 4 ай бұрын

My tubing is fine so far. Do you know where you can get replacement?

@zaheer8872 4 ай бұрын

@@bikerides For waterpik devices you can get replacement handles/tubing from waterpik themselves (£16) or cheaper on the online auction sites - quality is variable and my cheap chinese handle tubing started leaking after a few uses. But For this device I'm not sure. Have you had any waterpik devices to compare pressure? But this looks good for £25 with a 3 year guarantee. I recently bought a cheap chinese water flosser for £12 from amazoon while I wait for a replacement handle for my waterpik.

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

I do remember underseal! I did use waxoil a few times but that seemed to be able to seep into the rust. Thanks for the memory!

@davidwhite1864 5 ай бұрын

Have a good camping trip John. Hope you dont get too much rain🤞

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

We are setting off in early June. Northern France can be wet.

@davidwhite1864 5 ай бұрын

Your right John as long as wood is allowed to breath it can last a long time.

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

It seems to go against conventional wisdom to suggest that covering wood with roofing felt could cause it to rot faster. On our garden trains we puncture the felt to attach the track. Moisture gets in.

@davidwhite1864 5 ай бұрын

Happens with metal too. Remember the thick rubber underseal they used to put on cars. Once the water got in behind it your car would rust away before you could say Liz Truss🤣

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

I do remember underseal. Once there was the slightest hole it cut the water for in. I used waxoil a few times. That seemed to heal itself and soak into the rust.

@davidwhite1864 5 ай бұрын

🤣

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

😊

@davidwhite1864 5 ай бұрын

Well Thomas made it round. Have you thought about soldering jumper wires over the rail joints John.

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

Hi David, I have a mixture of continuity methods. I have soldered write across some joints. I went through 4 irons to find one that worked and even then melted sleepers. I have used rail clamps from a few sources. I have put screws through the fishplate into the rail. If the cleaned up joint doesn't work I can use one of the methods above. cheers, John

@davidwhite1864 5 ай бұрын

Keep at it John youll get there👍

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

It's good to do something in the fresh air, and an extra delight when it works.

@paulcook5226 5 ай бұрын

that is mad crazy

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

Yes Paul. It's a bit different! Have fun, John

@davidwhite1864 5 ай бұрын

Could be a job for a hammer and chisel Im thinking🤔

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

Hi David. The next step down needs some attention and I will have hammer chisel and cement. Not sure when that will be. cheers, John

@davidwhite1864 5 ай бұрын

Getting there John👍

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Let's see how long it lasts.

@briangrant9380 5 ай бұрын

I was there with 3 of my mates , slept in the car at the local school . Hell did it rain . Think it was Elton John's first festival and he was offering drinks while on stage .

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

Hi Brian. It was certainly memorable. It was my first festival experience. Cheers, John

@noeminecraftfan29 5 ай бұрын

How did you get that Lionel was made in America

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

I bought one from America and paid the postage.

@davidwhite1864 5 ай бұрын

Time has taken its toll. Doesnt matter what sort of timber. Its going to rot evetually. A lot of work to do but it'll be worth it👍

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

Yes David. I should be pleased that I've had 10 years out of it. So far a couple of days work and it's useable again.

@GG1man 5 ай бұрын

Have you considered using Ice and Water shield ? It looks like roll roofing, but is more rubber-like. It has an adhesive back that sticks oh so well to the substrate. If you put a nail through it, it heals itself around the nail. Just something to think about.

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

Hi Daniel. I will look out for it. I'm hoping to get 10 years out of the repair using recycled materials. I haven't paid for anything yet.

@daletully7104 5 ай бұрын

Looks like a bit of a summer rebuild, John.. how time flies! I remember your track plan video 10 years ago!

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

Yes Dale. I can't believe it either! The actual track itself has stood up very well to being outdoors. cheers, John

@FeckHallBahn 5 ай бұрын

I’ve been dithering about buying a Chaloner - and am dithering no longer! Ordered. Beautiful machine and really well presented in your video. I had the same issue with my Binnie skips. Solved it by putting some lead sheet on the chassis and raising the couplings with glued on cubes of wood; a suitably industrial look has resulted!

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

Hi Nigel, I am glad it has proved useful. You will not be disappointed. The skips benefit from the extra weight. I think you have found a great solution. Cheers, John

@davidwhite1864 5 ай бұрын

This is going to be very interesting to see how it turns out👍

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

Yes David, I hope so.

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

I'm amazed that it stays on the track!

@davidwhite1864 5 ай бұрын

Yes its different ok.Runs pretty good😃

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

I'm going to look for a bigger cog for the wheel driver and a smaller cog for the gearbox output. Cheers, John

@KimRaFi 6 ай бұрын

Man you are awesome 😎 mechanic

@bikerides 5 ай бұрын

Hi Kim. Thank you for that. I like tinkering but actually the hard work has been done by others. The software is free to download. Someone else gives instructions on how to put it together. But thank you! cheers, John

@paulcook5226 6 ай бұрын

it look fun bur you are mad , Ha Ha

@bikerides 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Paul. And why not?! Cheers, John

@davidwhite1864 6 ай бұрын

Great fun John👍

@bikerides 6 ай бұрын

I love playing... and occasionally solving a problem. Great satisfaction.

@davidwhite1864 6 ай бұрын

Was just thinking. Once you fix the sagging the gap at the bridge might close up🤔

@bikerides 6 ай бұрын

I'll see what happens as the weather gets warmer, but the sagging isn't across all tracks. Update in a few weeks.

@davidwhite1864 6 ай бұрын

Youve got your work cut out for you John. Best of luck👍

@bikerides 6 ай бұрын

Thanks David, I guess it is only to be expected after 10 years. The next one will last longer! Cheers, John

@Amerthyst-br9rx 6 ай бұрын

Bought one a Couple of days ago and was Soldering something when the Tip of the Soldering Iron suddenly produced a Shower of lethal looking Sparks that looked like Mains Voltage! After which it Stopped Working! and now Thanks to your Video I can why that was! 240 Volts in and 240 Volts out Way too dangerous imo and so its going back for a refund, as if I'd been touching the metal part, who knows what may have happened!

@bikerides 6 ай бұрын

that sounds really dangerous. I'm glad you are OK. Make sure they know why it is being sent back. Best regards, John.

@TimsBitsnPieces 7 ай бұрын

Hi John, very interesting and nice to see the undersides of peoples layouts with their versions of wiring.

@bikerides 6 ай бұрын

Hi Tim. Yes there is so much variety in layout wiring. I always forget what wire is for which function.. a little organisation and labelling helps. Cheers, John

@DamiensTrainsandTravels 7 ай бұрын

Brought online from them, love to visit the shop too.

@bikerides 7 ай бұрын

It has been a long time since I have visited the shop. We need to support these smaller businesses.

@RustyInventions-wz6ir 7 ай бұрын

Just found your channel and Subscribed. Very nice lathe. I have one myself.

@bikerides 7 ай бұрын

Such versatile lathes. I wish I had more time to use mine.

@bikerides 7 ай бұрын

That sounds like a great project. I would like to know how it goes. I have hacked one cosmetically but I kept it track powered. Good luck. John

@samkabatt 7 ай бұрын

That’s so much for sharing this information. Just beautiful 😊😊😊

@bikerides 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind comment. If you have any specific interests or questing just ask. It may take me a while...

@paulcook5226 7 ай бұрын

great , LocoRemote train WiFi remote control you say it have lights and sound ?

@bikerides 7 ай бұрын

Hi Paul. Please check the latest specifications on their Web site. It is a while since I bought mine and they improve the design. Try also Fossworks. Look in the garden rail magazine. Even join the GRS society because their magazine has lots of adverts. Cheers, John

@paulcook5226 7 ай бұрын

Thank you John , for getting back to me , I am now trying to make a British steam loco from parts of a Bachmann big hauler , the motor is good but need to get some type of control for the motor and sound , the smoke I use a Ultrasonic humidifier mist maker, I have used them on 2 locos look and work well

@davidwhite1864 8 ай бұрын

Very interesting stuff👍

@bikerides 8 ай бұрын

Hi David. There are still pictures to assemble into a video later. This was taken during set up. Cheers, John

@davidwhite1864 8 ай бұрын

Great I'll look out for it👍

@fredrich9841 8 ай бұрын

I did spot the Easter egg!!! 😂

@bikerides 8 ай бұрын

I'll see if the egg remained intact throughout the weekend.

@pamelatoth7568 8 ай бұрын

Awesome !!

@bikerides 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@matejhlaca5171 8 ай бұрын

Can you write the labels of two components that are connected to head sink...I canot believe... the producer of the board that look very similar erased the labels of thode two components, that make imposible to repair the treadmill. Thanks

@bikerides 8 ай бұрын

If possible find a working one that has been scrapped for other faults such as worn conveyed belt. Mine is now boxed and so I am not able to see if there are any markings. Good luck.

@bikerides 8 ай бұрын

If you know that you are controlling a high voltage brushed DC motor then you can source a control circuit from China for less than the cost of repair.

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