225 Trailer Mod's .76

A little project I've been working on lately. Modifying a 1980 - 90's Old Hornby Class 91 intercity 225 loco by adding lights, re-wheeling and converting it to DCC control as a trailer car (non powered dummy) for my newly purchased 2022 version of a class 91 driving unit .

[@ianobrien6908]

Thanks for sharing this Graham, very informative. All the best. Ian

[@WHP1980s]

A pleasure, always happy to pass on my experiences in the hobby. Thanks for watching 👍

[@gazclass58]

Great conversion, Graham enjoyed watching the dvt I think there's one on the market for the 225 the one you have I think that goes with the 87 86 and maybe a 90 I think they call that the mk3. I am pretty sure Hornby did do the mk4 dvt for the 91. Thanks for sharing 👍 and happy modelling.

[@WHP1980s]

Yep, just had a look, and you're right. Mk4 dvt around £80. Don't know how that slipped by me. Still, it's more fun and cheaper making my own I guess. Will get an old mk4 dvt body and fit it to make it more accurate (prototypical) when I come across a good example. Cheers 🙂 👍

[@mickeybarrass3625]

Sorry Graham, just caught up with this. Another great video. Took some fettling converting it into DVT. You really showed the set of skills and patience you have. I never saw the 91s run with 2 pantographs mind Graham. The early running of the 91s, some ran with an HST powercar as a DVT. Theres a few videos of them running like that too. It's your layout, so you can run it, how you like but If its realism your after, then obviously the pantograph on the DVT, would have to go, however, do you really find it that important. Thank you for sharing. Another excellent watch young Sir.

[@WHP1980s]

Only just noticed your post, sorry mate. I've bit the bullet since and bought a 225 dvt. Still I enjoyed the project all the same and will get this little addition out every so often to wind up the rivet counters. 🤣😂atb mate, cheers Graham 🍻 👍

[@Oldie1970]

Another great video thanks Graham. Superb modelling, I wish I had the confidence to modify the way you do. I did however pause work on my layout to insulate the loft, 75mm of celotex type board. Not easy but well worth it. Steve

[@WHP1980s]

You should be nice and cosy with all the insulation. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers Graham 🙂 👍

[@marksinthehouse1968]

Hi Graham nice work ,we are like mates right 😊,what you could of done is use a HST power car as a surrogate DVT also don’t swear at me (vainights)😂😂 those to things you painted black on the roof are the cab ti shore radio pods we had them on our buses for our TfL radio system and not vents bud ,don’t recall them ever too and tailing a 91 each end BUT it was on the drawing board so your really doing what BR may of done You take care my friend Mark

[@WHP1980s]

Cheers Mark, food for thought as usual mate. Radio pods😮well another bit of knowledge learnt 👌 😊 atb mate 👍

[@barryturner2916]

Great little project well executed Graham, you should pleased and proud of the end result. I know what you mean about the heat in the loft, I sometimes go up into the loft early in the day open the Velux windows then return later that day when it is a bit cooler. Then blow me the next day when there is no sun the loft by the evening is quiet cold 👍.

[@WHP1980s]

Cheers Barry, yep, you sure don't know where you are with the temperatures in the loft sometimes. Other than that, it's a great out of the way place to build one. Atb Graham 🙂👍

[@barryturner2916]

@@WHP1980s Your right Graham, the loft is a great place to escape to and forget the world and its issues, lol.

[@StormmyStormmy]

Hi, very good upgrade on the older class 91 model, I was under the assumption that Ringfield motors ran badly under dcc control, I’m surprised you didn’t fit cab lighting in this model as it adds additional appeal to the loco, great video content as always, thanks for sharing.

[@WHP1980s]

@StormmyStormmy I'm not using the ringfield motor, only leaving it installed as weight. I'm just using it as a trailer dummy for my 2022 version. As for cab lights I never really use them even when they are part of a built in lighting package, so I didn't bother as they are never on while the loco is in motion. But that's just me I guess. Cheers Graham 🙂 👍

[@newlynnrailway]

Excellent job on the upgrade and conversion, where did you source the little wiper pick ups, a scan on evilbay didn`t yeild much.

[@WHP1980s]

I used a pack of various lima wipers I bought sometime ago. Just cut and adapted them to suit. But I have been experimenting with cutting my own out of 0.3 mm Phosphor Bronze Sheet that people sell on fleabay. They are working out ok, but could do with being a little thinner I reckon. Thanks for watching, any other questions don't hesitate to ask. Cheers Graham 🙂 👍

[@newlynnrailway]

@@WHP1980s Cheers Graham, I will be doing an old Lima cl43, I managed to get Peters spares wheel set at a good price when Hattons closed, I`ll be using two power cars and converting them to DCC and improving pick ups, mind you I have to build the shed let alone the layout.

[@WHP1980s]

@@newlynnrailway nothing wrong with a plan, even if it's long term. 😁👍