Broken Hornby Flying Scotsman | Salvage or Scrap?

[@Fourandaquarter]

Loved this video. I have an all original Hornby Flying Scotsman that my father purchased for me around 1980. It is in absolutely perfect shape. I added engineer and fireman figures at the time. It is one of my prized possessions.

[@James_Rivett]

just remember, it took 11 years to overhaul the real thing last time, so by comparrison your 50 min was a blink of a eye. is it a quarting issue, or is there a bent axle?

[@SBCBears]

or maybe bearing issue or bent axle or warped wheel?

[@SamsTrains]

haha I know right - what were they messing about at?! My guess would be the plastic insulator on one or more of the driving wheels has perished and put the wheel out of quarter and gauge... a service was enough to get it running again temporarily (phew), but it's not running properly any more sadly :( Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@havoc3742]

@@SamsTrains the Real Flying Scotsman was a victim of Bureaucratic Incompetence, and hidden problem syndrome. the new boiler they got turned out to not fit, the people doing the restoration hadn't a clue what in the holy mary Mother of Joseph what they were actually doing, and, after figuring out the boiler had given up the ghost, they fixed the boiler only to further discover even MORE serious problems than first thought - namely, the frames were, to put it nicely, buggered. so yeah, basically chop the bad frames off, fit new ones, and refurbished the boiler so it'd now fit, plus refitting the double chimney and raising the BP up again.

[@Barbatos_Lupus_Rex_2705]

@@SamsTrains perhaps you could try to fix that little bit one day? Would be pretty interesting and a good way to spend time when you have nothing to do

[@NwrDuck]

The fact that the scrap man was in the thumbnail made me really think the loco was done for. My jaw literally dropped when the lass (bc technically Fliyng Scotsman is a female) ran forward

[@SamsTrains]

haha I thought it was done for too - still don't know how she made it through the test! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@wacky_duck1095]

Why did they name it the Flying Scots*man*?

[@hamoostaffat]

@@wacky_duck1095 it was named after the service it ran, you took the flying scotsman line to Scotland, later on the train they used adopted the name Did you see it in its 'international women's day' livery in march 2020?

[@wacky_duck1095]

@@hamoostaffat no i don't spend hours digging around flying Scotsman liveries

[@hamoostaffat]

@@wacky_duck1095 too busy watching people fixing broken trains you have no real world interest in? sorry I said anything, jeez

[@victorgoncalves2442]

Love this series , shame its almost in the end .Maybe you could do a series to repair trains that viewers send to you ?!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so much! I have had a lot of offers for that- but I already have enough scrappers for a second series next year, all being well! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@lordflasheart6801]

Excellent. My father bought me one of these when I was a keen young rail enthusiast. Eventually, over time, he also bought four awful teak effect coaches. The detail might have been pretty grim, but to me, it was the finest thing I had on the layout! Funny, the things we remember. My father was a telephone engineer, based in various telephone exchanges. He used to bring home wire, small lamps and bits and pieces of scrap switchgear etc. I used to think he had probably "borrowed" it. Six years ago, my father passed away and when going through all the paperwork (he kept everything), I found receipts for all the things he had brought home for the layout. All paid for and above board..... Thanks for provoking some wonderful memories Sam. Nige

[@warpigeonofdoom]

Great video. It reminded me James May rebuilding and renewing his 1970s Flying Scotsman. Re-magnetising the motor is vital (and oddly fun).

[@ryanmann1416]

Don’t forget his train would also go from Barnstaple to Bideford with “realistic” chuffing sound

[@SamsTrains]

Ahh I loved that programme - such a good episode!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@tgapcharlie]

for anyone wondering: the show us called the reassembler, and many episodes are available on youtube

[@davidbugler4597]

'When little things look good, it can give the whole model a lift.' Darn right. When I got my first brand-new car, I was given some neat advice -- if you don't have time to wash the whole car, just wash the hub-caps. That really worked like a charm.

[@AlongPreservedLines]

Great video, Sam, glad you could restore it! Though I don’t remember the A3’s being a part of the GWR, those statistics must be faulty!

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah!! Not my fault, honest! ;) Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@megamanx5760]

Yeah its actually lner

[@brennenseibert6708]

@@SamsTrains I have a really old train that is not running properly cuz it's motor has seized up so I wonder if you can fix it

[@johnd8892]

It has not been restored given the eBay description for it : It's been over 6 months since the episode was filmed, and the performance has unfortunately gone downhill since then. It now runs backwards okay, but just jams up running forwards. Suspected serious wear & tear on the wheelset. While it does technically run, sold as a non-runner.

[@AlongPreservedLines]

@@johnd8892 interesting, though it still got up to £130+ which for a non-runner in that condition is impressive

[@mgr_video_productions]

Amazing job! This Flying Scotsman reminds of the similar one James May had as a child as seen in his series James May's Toy Stories.

[@TritonBrickRailway]

Just watched all 5 episodes, and this is oddly the most 'you' series you've made XD Love it all Sam!!!

[@SamsTrains]

haha thank you so much Luke!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Fishingmum1]

Your amazing Sam Keep up the good work. :)

[@bobingabout]

My 1972 Hornby Flying Scottsman is the pride of my collection. I was able to pinpoint the year due to being still in box. Also, yours is shiney, mine isn't, I'm guessing they go that way due to exposure. I actually recently performed a DCC conversion on it.

[@johnsMOBA]

Great series, wouldn’t need the “timing” stuff, nevertheless I love to rebuild locos myself .. great job done here. You may use a glasfibre cleaning pencil as well. Works great to clean small stuff instead of your brute force method using the Dremel..

[@ArcadiaJunctionHobbies]

Tremendous creativity and entertainment. I really love this series Sam and hope you keep on doing it.

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so much - really appreciate it mate! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@michaeldavies9600]

Yes Sam don't stop after these last three please :)

[@lbz_yt]

This was super relaxing to watch while I worked on an art project! (which is coincidentally drawing The Flying Scotsman). Can’t wait to watch more in future!

[@killthebums]

The fact that it’s not running great forward just shows that some kid had allot of fun with this model and that’s all that counts

[@Autorailrun2006]

Flying Scotsman was saved by a miracle

[@mermaidfan2420]

It was probably scrapped

[@thedesigner00]

No it is in excursion service

[@SamsTrains]

haha she certainly was! xD Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@eastangliantraction1034]

@@mermaidfan2420 it wasn't she's still Running hopefully seeing her next weekend

[@Autorailrun2006]

@@SamsTrains you Welcome

[@arifakyuz7673]

Screw cable TV, this is the kind of quality I expect to see on television!

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks so much Arif! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@robertsparks3685]

Another great video Sam! I wonder if a little "running in" in reverse might be what helped it to go forwards. I noticed that it started slow in forward then sped up a bit. Well done. It is definitely more exciting when it seems to be headed for scrap but you saved it. Hurrah!

[@FunAngelo2005]

Just like in real like

[@electricgaming9914]

Could list to many reasons. Don’t scrap it don’t sell it don’t throw it away don’t put it in the attic forever don’t throw it in a box and never find that box again don’t get rid of it the memories that come with it are far more valuable you may not realize it yet but soon you will in a few years..

[@roycspary8923]

cutting out an inside curve, like the bottom of the nameplate is the hard way to do it. a scalpel or fresh craftknifeis much easier using a large eraser to hold down the paper and of course always cutting away from your hand is important for safety. keep up the good work

[@joshnorman2887]

i'm so glad that flying scotsman was safe in the because of it's performance of going forward and now she can ride the rails again well done sir keep up the good work love your videos 🙂

[@paulsngaugechannel]

Well done Sam. I am glad that you managed to save an oldie but a goldie. Maybe it will just need a little more TLC and a gentle run. A couple of runs round the block. I think you might be a genuine guru . Happy days.

[@_molls]

This one is probably my favorite of the series so far! Great job!!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so much! I think it's my favourite too! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@cadenthethomasexpert1379]

I Am So Relieved You Fixed Him. Cheers, And Keep Up The Good Work.

[@bushmonsterwilhelm6716]

Oh What a save. The poor lad almost got eaten. Mighty fine works

[@SamsTrains]

haha thank you! Yes very close shave this one! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@ILIKERUGBYWIRE]

@Bushmonster Wilhelm who?

[@bushmonsterwilhelm6716]

@@ILIKERUGBYWIRE The train?

[@4everdc302]

Just remember if that CN loco don't go, send it home on our channels dime. All the parts are here. Still watching 🚂🚃🚃🇨🇦

[@pja-ok4714]

This is fun and also educational! It gives me some confidence in performing major maintenance on my Hornbys. Another great idea Sam!

[@SudrianMufflepuff]

Wow at the end it WAS a close call. But jolly good work.

[@TKSP4449]

15:21 Maybe when you do that transition with the Scrapman, you could probably do an electric buzzing sound when its eyes blink on and off rather than that cartoon blinking sound.

[@SamsTrains]

haha cool idea! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@popeyebob9007]

I really enjoy this series of videos. I have recently come into possession of a Bachmann 2.8.0 which is in dire need of a service which is not the main issue. That issue is the valve gear. One of the valve gear rods come adrift with the rivet holding two moving rods together falling out. That cannot be fixed with superglue. It is very frustrating trying to nut out a way to connect the two rods that allows them to move as intended..

[@sturmtigerking4263]

3 locos left! A lot of work on this one. Great video. I love this series.

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so much - see you on the next one! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Projeect2008]

Sam you should do more salvage or scrap i really love this series!!!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so much - I am hoping to do more! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@OlivierGabin]

Impressive performance. The drivetrain problem solving itself was something unexpected. Great job you have done, I'm still in for your next issue !

[@SamsTrains]

Me too Oliver - very surprising! I expect it's due to the weight on the wheels! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@patrickmoran3004]

I have this model the 1970s Triang Hornby flying Scotsman first it was my grandfathers then my dad's then I got it for my 14 th bithday and I love and it still in good condition and I love that glow fire 🚂

[@patrickmoran3004]

I have 15 flying Scotsman models 🚂

[@altermike3197]

This would actually make a good TV show! Kinda nice you can do this on KZbin, I imagine it's WAY harder to get on television

[@Peppercorn60163Tornado]

Great to see quite an old model run for the first time!

[@SamsTrains]

Thank you so much!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@MrKenichi22]

Fantastic Job Sam, I was on the edge of my seat on this one, well done.

[@srenchin]

The first driver axle may need to be re-quartered judging by the bouncing and binding. Great video, Salvage or Scrap is a great series, I would love to see you fix a Mantua steam loco.

[@MisterSprocket16]

Greetings from America! What a great series sam. And way to show how some good old fashioned elbow grease can go a long way. Just throwing out an idea for you, I know my family and I would love to see a little narrow gauge content. I would love to see your perspective on those industrial little locos whether it be 009 or 16mm scale. Anyway, love the channel, and keep up the good work, steam on!

[@diesel10rules23]

Besides your random holiday videos this is the best series of videos on your channel

[@SamsTrains]

haha thank you so much! Surprised you like the random holiday videos, lol! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@samsstrasburgrailroad8427]

I've been waiting as well! Season 2 I hope is coming soon. Maybe you should do eBay lots for the season 2

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much! If there's a seaon 2, they might just be sold the same was as season 1! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@SouRwy4501Productions]

Anyone remember the time flying Scotsman met up with southern railway 4501 and 750? I remember it was a very crowded event. A meetup between three famous engines like that may never happen again.

[@duszty]

This is the first of this series I've stumbled upon, but wow was this great!

[@rodimussupreme2329]

I would love to see this series return, but not as a challenge-type series. Maybe just a “how-to” type series showing your process of fully restoring models like these.

[@diningsock3316]

Man cant wait for another installment in thus series, it us very entertaining to watch.

[@Thefunnicaseyjr]

Scrapman:I am the scrapman! 0:43

[@brianartillery]

Use a black Sharpie pen for touch ups like that. It's permanent, and dries in seconds.

[@bentullett6068]

I use a permanent marker pen to touch up the old triang carriage couplings as they are painted metal on some wagons and carriages. Safe to say it makes them look good but to make them look better, but I would have to borrow some of the primer and black paint we use on the carriages at the Severn Valley Railway, as it would really make them look good

[@SamsTrains]

Great idea Brian - I have tried that before and it seemed to work! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@traingoddess]

The one I have been waiting for. Thank you for uploading this one.

[@SamsTrains]

It's a pleasure - glad you enjoyed it! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@DracoSilverscar]

I actually restored one of those recently! Mine was in much better shape to begin with asthetically but the mechanism was a ringfield tender drive model and it was shot. Had to get new springs and brushes and do a lot of cleaning. Good old ringfield motors! It still twitches once in a while so it's not a perfect runner but it's pretty close for what it is.

[@SamsTrains]

That's fantastic to hear - it's very satisfying isn't it? :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@DracoSilverscar]

@@SamsTrains It really is. Always loved the Flying Scotsman. Used your video on repairing a ringfield motor to help me through it too! Thanks for making these videos! ^..~

[@MrJoeyWheeler]

I still love the bit of you "activating" the machine to tell you what your challenge is. There's something so incredibly 80s-CBBC about it.

[@SamsTrains]

haha thank you!! That was one of the first things I planned for this series! xD Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Trains-With-Shane]

Nice save. I do a lot of these types of repairs as well. Haven't tackled a Hornby yet. I do have a Flying Scotsman but it works perfectly and is in good cosmetic shape so it wouldn't be a good candidate for this type of repair. Most of my repairs have been Bachmann, Life-Like, and Atlas diesels.

[@MrNoUsername]

What a relief you were able to save Flying Scotsman, I was afraid he would join the other A3’s in the scrapyard!

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - it was a very near miss! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@rjds1800]

Love this new feature, the Scrap Man wouldn't look out of place during Halloween lol

[@bobingabout]

Would love to see a video about how you fix wheel wobble and quatering. I have issues of wobble on Many locomotives, and a quatering issue on a an LMS engine, possibly a princess class, where I had to remove the wheel due to a damaged plastic lug. (I actually installed a plastic washer to fix it)

[@paulcherrytrains3339]

Great to see it working again. Enjoyed watching Thanks for showing. Cheers Paul 🥂🚂🥂🚂🥂

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot Paul, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@railway187]

Your best series by far. A fantastic television format.

[@TheKaidynB]

Engine bath at 5:00! Love it! Out of curiosity what kind of soap do you use?

[@AustralianRailwayVideos]

1:54 The A3 was built by LNER, not GWR

[@arandomsteve2251]

would you be able to tell me where you got your remagnetiser? i am limited to replacing magnets, but new alternatives look out of place and often don't fit quite right...

[@samuraifool912]

I much prefer that old type of motor. Mainly due to fond memories of my Dad, showing me how to Maintain them..! Good video Sam thx..! 😎

[@mrsanstheblackadder]

*remembers James may's flying scotsman with realistic chuffing sound look at this loco*

[@SamsTrains]

haha absolutely - it's the same thing! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Chezmaen]

Hey Sam I have a question, What was scrap man originally? Before loving to collect the rotting bodies of a poor locomotive.

[@joegoodman4312]

First time I've seen this series Sam. Jolly good stuff!! Keep up the good work.👌🏻

[@Nubfist]

when you go over the specks of the model, you call it a GWR A3 instead of an LNER A3. It doesn't change the fact that you did an amazing job!

[@SamsTrains]

haha good spot Max - that was my bad! Thanks though! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@iceeblueburst03]

You saved Gordon’s brother! No one shall scrap the Flying Scotsman!

[@SamsTrains]

haha exactly right!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@horatioyen256]

it saw the scrap man and was scared in to working 17:28

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

This series is like a cross between Discovery channel's _Fast N' Loud_ and Nickelodeon's _Legends of the Hidden Temple_

[@SamsTrains]

haha thank you! I'll take that as a compliment ;) Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@louisbuscarino7330]

It is awesome how you get these engines to run again in such a short time.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Louis - this one was very dodgy though, can't believe it ran!! xD Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@Ko-Rail7382]

"Leave that to suffer for a second" I died XD

[@derailed-productions]

The intro to this video series gives my DIY Network vibes.

[@greenio2011]

The Flying Samsman! Nice job Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Yes at last! Thank you Percy! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@spring626]

YES!! the flying scotsman didn't get scrapped!!

[@SamsTrains]

Yes!!! :D

[@michaeldavies9600]

I love watching these videos Sam please don't stop after the last three.

[@MichaelJohnson-td1me]

Even if the model does not run it looks great. Down the road you may be able to get it to run. I sure would not get rid of it.

[@LHoriginal]

Finally! I was waiting for the Scotsman video. Also what's the music you use at the beginning of the video? I quite like the guitar melody in it

[@SamsTrains]

haha yep - it's the big challenge! That's a good question - I'm not too sure which one it was now! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@LHoriginal]

@@SamsTrains ah alright, it's all good

[@Ever_2008_ARG]

Since the Scrapman was in the thumbnail unlike all the other videos in the series, i thought it was a small hint that the loco was scrap, thanks for the anxiety

[@SamsTrains]

haha I know - it was a nasty trick to play - this was the closest he's come to getting an engine though ;) Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@sodor_dan-da-man]

Great video as always. But can I just ask....... At the beginning when the information is put up about the loco, how long has there been an A3 locomotive built and ran by the GWR???

[@peterkitts8815]

I'd recommend using a scalpel to cut out those nameplates. More accurate than scissors.

[@SamsTrains]

Good idea Peter - I'll have to try that! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@benevolentsimulations9406]

the scrap man is a horrifying amalgamation I wish to never see in my dreams again.

[@AnythingForViews.]

Nice work @Sam’sTrains lovely Scottsman

[@matthew_miller0075]

You did good Sam. I salute you for your services.

[@jordanmartinez2045]

This episode was so tense I actually couldn't peel my eyes away

[@SamsTrains]

haha awesome! It was very stressful! xD Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@marianegracekalundu969]

You saved the lock's life your a great KZbinr Sam I love your videos

[@J0hnstrains]

I think that the locomotive can't run fowards is because of the washers in the motor wearing out over time, for anyone interested.

[@inserthandlehere648]

the scrap man jives me nightmares thank you sam

[@DukeOfTrains]

I've got some good cantidates for salvage or scrap it's three old hornby coaches that just cause short outs and just don't run

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh interesting - are they Dublo ones with metal wheels? If so those are designed for 3 rail and will short out a 2 rail setup! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@DukeOfTrains]

@@SamsTrains yes they are dublo and thank you for responding

[@DukeOfTrains]

@@SamsTrains yea I will either have to mould rubber to the wheels of the coaches so it won't short out Or replace with plastic wheels

[@HLTrains5003]

So, I have a Flying Scotsman like that one, but a bit more modern, and I'm missing the back coupler for the tender. Where can I find a replacement?

[@stevenulloa57]

I was aware the GWR had a pacific but I wasn’t aware it also was an A3 lol.

[@SamsTrains]

haha! ;D

[@ThePolarWorks9101214]

I realized that when you began showing the model in 1:52 you said 'GWR' instead of 'LNER'.

[@agriben7591]

first time i commenting down on a sams trains video in a while and just by the skin of its teeth it survived well done sam thx ben :)

[@SamsTrains]

Welcome back Ben - haha yeah it was a close shave! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@iwostrains]

1:51 It's a LNER class A3 not a GWR! ;)

[@momo-ym5cz]

00:43 lol how can you sleep at night knowing that thing exists in your house😐😂

[@SodorStudiosAndCoProductions]

Flying Scotsman is such a chad, that not even the thought of being eaten alive by the scrap monster can stop his wheels from turning

[@SamsTrains]

haha I know right - I was so surprised to see it run, knowing how bad those wheels were!! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@jamesdunloptrains]

Thank god you saved it awesome video today Sam

[@owendinostudios1200]

This for sure has a love it or list it vibe lol

[@Trainboy17]

Every Single A3 Gets Sent To A Scrapyard (Including Flying Scotsman) Alan Pegler:

[@thatlittlefox.]

1:52 *GWR* A3. I didn't Know that gwr had A3 locos.

[@andy3074]

It's probably a mistake

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Sam, Nice one saved the day , All the Best Brian 🤗

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Brian! :D

[@timbober1]

Scrap man needs his own channel brilliant

[@SamsTrains]

haha now there's an idea! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@julianaansah4127]

Sam, I love these series! - Samuel