Building Up A Model Railway S1 Ep 23 | Restoring my 29 year old model Henry

[@rorisanders437]

Good sir I do not know if you will read this comment but anyway why does Henry have Gordon’s face

[@OONeal]

Hello Rori, This engine is 30 years old and Henry didnt exhist in model form. My Father who kindly made it for my 5 year old self used what he could to make me this wonderful loco. I hope that helps

[@rorisanders437]

@@OONeal thank you for answering my question and sorry if it seemed rude

[@OONeal]

@Darío Nicolás Bermudez Luna hello, as I’ve explained to many others my Father made for me 30 years ago and I won’t be changing it at all as it’s how he gave it to me. If I make my own version then I will do something more towards how Henry looks.

[@predomzelmer2137]

also its have an old shape of henry

[@FunAngelo2005]

The show made the same mistake plenty of times don't worry

[@ivanplevancic]

Any dad that makes their son an old shape henry is the best dad.

[@OONeal]

He is indeed :) Thanks for watching

[@the_autism_express]

Agreed

[@joshuapanek277]

Any dad that makes their son both old shape and new shape Henry is the ultimate dad.

[@that80stoast43]

My dad gave me one but I lost it sadly in the 2000s or late 90s

[@bigbuffersproductions]

I know right!

[@scottlewis775]

To call this a professionally constructed custom would be a massive understatement. Your father managed to create a model that looks better most almost any other Henry I’ve seen! You truly have a treasure.

[@OONeal]

Thank you, Thats a great comment 😊

[@warbabyproductions]

Wow your dad did a very good job on making Henry. He even looks like the original Henry from the television series. Spot on

[@OONeal]

Thank you, I will let him know

[@wumpus976]

Not entirely, but considering Henry’s backstory this works well as an Old Shape Henry model, before he got his rebuild.

[@LostEngineProductions]

Your father's Henry is much better than any official Henry model i've seen, im impressed.

[@biggsanimation]

I love the nostalgia that comes with homemade models parents made for their kids. There is so much love put into them! Even the bits that some would see as wrong, like Gordons face, add to the charm that is homemade engines.

[@namehere5030]

Watching this while working on my Bachmann Percy. That Henry model does have very lovely green paint and red stripes. It's so cool that your father made that for you.

[@OONeal]

Thats great and thats right he does have a lovely green paint and red stripes 😊

[@AbeTheBabe6233]

I won't spoil my lovely green paint with red stripes

[@webby19262]

We need to see this running again. Bet Henry would look epic with the 4 wheel coaches. What a model. So cool!

[@martinwarm4041]

Your Dad did a great job of this..Great to see your restoration and thanks for sharing 👍

[@OONeal]

Thank you I will pass on your kind words

[@expired267]

7:09 "Oh I'm stiff, I'm stiff!"

[@OONeal]

I love it!

[@chazzyb8660]

Your layout, your rules Tris. What a great, great present - and still grinding along! What a great dad. Keep well - be kind.

[@OONeal]

Thank you 😊 Yes he was great then and even greater now to have running on the layout.

[@pubigub.7250]

For a 29 year old custom model, your father did great!

[@corinheathcote9868]

All of my stock on the layout, I could never bring my self to sell two of my engines. My dad got me them as Christmas present 40 years ago. So I totally get the thing with Henry and your Pug loco.

[@OONeal]

Thank you Corin, yes I will never part with any of them as there is history with them all. Thanks for watching

[@toby070]

That is an impressive S1 Pre-Rebuild Henry that your father had build! Quite professional I might add! It also looks like you gave him some good ol' Welsh Coal after your restoration.

[@OONeal]

Thank you, Its wonderful and carries alot of memories for me. Thank you commenting and your kind words

[@johnneal4253]

Lovely to see Henry going again

[@OONeal]

Its a pleasure Dad

[@MizterPoptartz]

Henry was my favorite engine growing up.....your father did such an amazing job making Henry for you and you have done an amazing job taking care of it. 29 years and still running strong.

[@jongaming5637]

wow very nice to repair something old

[@nononsense3528]

I know this an old recording but I couldn’t help myself from necro posting, do some people just not watch the video before making some crass comments 🙄 . I think it’s a wonderful model and you have a wonderful father, I’ve still got things my father gave to me at least 50 years ago as gifts and I would never change or part with them. 👍🏻

[@philparrish8892]

Wonderful loco - made by your dad that is priceless.

[@LBSC70]

Your dad did and amazing job that Henry looks amazing

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Its great to see Henry running you must be delighted to get something from your childhood running on the layout...Cheers Kev

[@OONeal]

Hi Kev, It was a delight for me too to run Henry around. He was my favorite engine and always has been. Thank for watching.

[@West_Coast_Mainline]

Thats amazing

[@smyset1112]

HAND MADE? HAND MADE?! He looks Amazing!

[@OONeal]

Thank you! 😊

[@smyset1112]

@@OONeal :)

[@craigthe]

One remarkable little loco.

[@snowlynedavidson6601]

Your dad did a good job at making a old shape Henry

[@regionalron1746]

Good little video, I like the idea of using a 9v batt to test run.(I will use that going forward) My lad liked the slow mo of Henry going round the track, I may have to try and get him one to keep Thomas company! Stay safe.

[@OONeal]

Hi Ron, Thanks It was fun to make. The 9v Battery was a nice solution so I could do it down stairs. I think I will get some more equipment one day but for now its enough. I think I will need to another character to keep Henry company too. Stay safe too.

[@LNERA3PRODUCTIONS]

OO Neal are you planning to get a Hornby or bachmann locomotive or are you going to make your own if i have to recomend someone i say eather gordon or Edward or both

[@taysaround4780]

Once there was an oo gauge engine named henry, he was built for a son who loved him, he was really useful, long time passes, Henry was feeling sick, he didn’t feel really useful, so the son helped henry get better, and Henry was really useful again.

[@Thomas__Blue]

Your father’s an excellent craftsman! That’s a very very nice looking Henry!

[@OONeal]

Thank you very much!

[@KingThomasFan121]

Looks stunning!

[@coolcrawford]

Very nice to see people made thomas customs even back in the day! I'm assuming this model was made using season 1 as reference. Henry is in his old shape before the Flying Kipper accident!

[@OONeal]

Thats right and its my favorite shape if im honest but that might be because of playing with this one through my childhood. Thank you for watching.

[@MaxwellTheTrainFan]

Just had a thought Maybe purchase the official Bachman Henry from the Thomas line and see how a hand crafted family made Henry model compares to a official store bought model of him made from a factory . Bachmans Henry is made both in the USA and the UK in shops and online . Maybe grab one and first review it then compare it and this lovely model here . Anyways enjoy your day . Don’t forget to smile 😊

[@MaxwellTheTrainFan]

And yes … Henry is my favourite engine . He shares the spot with Percy the saddle tank Cuz I have ridden behind both basis engines of them in person Trojan the saddle tank and a LMS black5 class And me being into N scale and tomix having made a henry I have always wanted … but so expensive I am in luck cuz Bachman are making both Gordon for 2026 and have confirmed a henry … YAY Anyways bye 😊

[@Mr.toasterandclay]

Cool

[@lucaslinares007]

Your dad is a master

[@OONeal]

He is the best

[@warbabyproductions]

In scene 11:18 i do not no if this was meant to be but it looks exactly like that episode were Henry wasn’t feeling well because of his fire box. Once he had welsh coal he sprung to life. Like the scene I mention

[@turbulanceism]

Notification squad!! Hows it going!? I just bought my 5th and final locomotive for a while, just got my self a br green princess class 'Margaret rose' i spent £39 on it absolute steal, seller assures its running and from pictures no physical damage but im excited to get it!!!

[@lnerj50productions32]

You had the best dad

[@urtooslow4415]

Ur dad is a talented modeler and u also are

[@OONeal]

Thank you!

[@SodorStudiosAndCoProductions]

Why do I find this video only now, this custom Henry is so well made considering it may be from the early 90s

[@OONeal]

I'm glad you like it :)

[@thomaswoodenrailwayguy8315]

You got the best dad Henry has a Gordon face

[@OONeal]

He is the best 😊 Thank you for watching and commenting

[@craziej2k1]

Lovely engine! The grinding sound when it's running is slightly worrying though!

[@theniftyneighbours3794]

Don’t worry about that my model trains do that too it is just when they haven’t had a good run in

[@johnathonmcjohn3]

your father is what i call a god

[@maxlivert1745]

Wow

[@MrKlf1956]

Growly old fella, nice to see a model with some age and a bit of history running. I've got a couple of old Hornby/triang locos that sound the same, have you checked out Oscar Paisley on KZbin? Loads of old triang locos. Thanks for sharing, much appreciated.

[@OONeal]

Hello Kevin, I havn't but I will after you recommendation. Thank you for the suggestion. Its a pleasure to share.

[@xavierjones1354]

Very good job just needs a dom

[@norfolkhillbilly]

Could be the wheel flange are shorting on the points on track two tripping the controller, cheers

[@MdickieFilms]

Its funny how henry had Gordon's happy face

[@roxaclock]

WAIT I'M JUST REALIZING THAT THIS IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE OLDEST IF NOT THE OLDEST OLD SHAPE HENRY MODEL OUT THERE WHAT

[@OONeal]

You maybe correct on that one 😊

[@urtooslow4415]

O wow

[@pkfire6763]

The fact that someone built this is what suprised me the most, do you know what engine or things he used?

[@valesbridge_yt]

"One an engine who went through some pain was rebuilt and restored again, he went for a run and had such great fun and everyone yelled hooray"

[@Thomas_Tank_1_NWR_124]

I use sandpaper to clean my Hornby engines

[@ironcityrailfan8467]

Nice! Also it seems that Henry has no dome.

[@twistedaxles9126]

So this is what happened in Crewe.

[@OONeal]

I guess you could say that 😁

[@ChowderTDMOFCAL]

Very loud but nice model!

[@jimclarkson7014]

my dad when he was younger had a 1985 Hormby Thomas , sadly last year it started to smoke then suddenly the motor just blew . The rest of the model was fine and now has a brand new motor and runny once again

[@philparrish8892]

3 in 1 oil will help but be frugal with it.

[@Simba-1996]

What’s a model train layout without your favorite Thomas character.

[@OONeal]

Very true!

[@djdaz72]

Henry looks great did you demagnetise the motor magnet, that will help with the running quality.

[@SodorTrain1225]

A fine Old Shape Henry! How was it made?

[@OONeal]

My Dad made it using a Tri-ang chassis and the rest he used an old body which he modified it using plasticard and modeling puttey. for the tender he made the top half from scratch and used an exhisting tender chassis. Maybe I'll do another video about it oneday.

[@philjay68]

Cool as f@&k ☺️☺️☺️

[@SaltyVan]

What chassis does Henry use? It looks like it’s from a GWR loco

[@OONeal]

It is an old Triang Chassis on this model.

[@SaltyVan]

@@OONeal I meant which triang model was the chassis from

[@OONeal]

@@SaltyVan I will ask my father for you

[@krzystf764]

There is no Old shape henry merch wxcept for a push along Toy, so this is pog AF

[@freddieparrydrums]

I want to restore/repair my Class 67 Wrexham & Shropshire, it needs a new bogie and things like buffers :)

[@lewiscartwright3609]

You slide the triang bodies forward after you've removed the Rear screw

[@OONeal]

Thank you for letting me know

[@lewiscartwright3609]

@@OONeal no worries my friend

[@fredbear.redman1234]

It's so nice but just the face but anyways it still looks great

[@TheTWRModeller]

Henry Mk1 looks a nice model! How was it made, what chassis/body/model was used and how can I make my own one?

[@OONeal]

Thank you. My dad used a Triang chassis but after that he used plasti card and the tender was made using copper clad board soldered together.

[@TheTWRModeller]

@@OONeal Have you thought about adding pick-ups on the tender for improved running power?

[@Trainboyhenry]

You got me thinking this was a real product 😂

[@SamuelDupuis-v6l]

Saved From Scrap

[@gabrielthee2tankengine792]

I wonder if you could do a remake of a failed episode of "sad story of henry" by BBC of 1953 with this model (if you feel like making it, its ok, this is only of you feel like doing so or not) Edit: strange part of the engine is that it has a gordon's face, not saying is bad i just think is weird having gordon's face istead of henry's face :/

[@jamesdunloptrains]

What locomotive did you use

[@OONeal]

It was something my father made for me. I believe its a Tri-ang chassis the rest of it was made by my father.

[@SpeedKing9027]

So I think you were using hybrid Henry (original henry before the accident)

[@OONeal]

Thats right, My father made me my favorite shape!

[@MacsensRailway]

I have a idea go get the Hornsby Henry mother and put it in that Henry moter

[@cdyvids22]

Love the model but why didn't your dad just buy you an actual hornby henry, was it not released yet?

[@OONeal]

That’s right it was before he was produced I had all my other characters and it finished it off very nicely when I was a tiny boy.

[@jack_bench]

@@OONeal I know this comment is old, but frankly, your father's Henry is far better than Hornby's in my opinion!!:D

[@Terrier32678Knowle]

what loco was it made from

[@Bendy-it4bb]

Idk why u'd read this 3 years later but do u know how henry (and his tender) was built, and if so care to explain

[@YimYum911]

Heneh

[@harrisonallen651]

Over 30 years old now

[@ShortStumpyEngine]

Have you ever considered getting a new face for henry?

[@OONeal]

Hello, I wouldn’t want to on this model as it has a lot of centimental meaning to me as my Fatter man him for me. There’s part of me that would like to make my own models and would do it that way. I would regret changing something that is very precious to me.

[@SaltyVan]

I just use nail polish remover

[@drasangabalasuriya4694]

I have a 47 old one my dad gave me

[@OONeal]

Thats wonderful!

[@gavinomeara]

HORNBY MADE A OLD SHAPE HENRY

[@OONeal]

Hornby didnt make an old shape only his black 5 shape. This model was made by my father.

[@gavinomeara]

@@OONeal Oh, Well he did an amazing job considering I thought it was an official product.

[@webby5321]

We going to see Henry in more videos?

[@MacsensRailway]

How did you get that model?

[@OONeal]

Hello, my father made it for me 30 years ago I have explained it in the video. At the time you henry did not exhist as a model so this was the best I could have. I will keep it this way as it is special to me and I don’t want to change it

[@MacsensRailway]

You have NERLY HAVE A 30 YEAR OLD HENRY!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

[@OONeal]

That is right, its getting old and possibly one of the oldest oo gauge Henry Models in the world.

[@NYMR-Pacific]

Its A Poor Runner Like The Henry V1 Its Based Off

[@lashondatalbert8271]

Shouldn't he be a 4-6-2 since he was a dysfunctional A1 prototype.

[@TheGreatWesternExpress]

IS THAT AN OLD SHAPE HENY!?THOSE ARE SO RARE WHAT BRANDD THERES BARLEY ANY OF THESE THERE WOTH 10S OF THOUSNDS!!!!

[@m1rifle235]

I haven’t watch the full video yet but why does Henry’s Motor sound like it’s going to die.

[@OONeal]

The engine is 30 years old and had an old motor and gearbox in it when it was given to me as it wasn’t new then.

[@tankedupengine6195]

You need more electric lube

[@tankedupengine6195]

You need to electrify the electric lube

[@h.m.h.sbritannic9916]

Quick question uhh henry is wearing gordons face

[@OONeal]

Thats right, back then my father didn't have any option and I wouldn't expect him to sculpt one for me. Also I am happy with this 😊

[@NYMR-Pacific]

Just How

[@StumpyFunnel]

Why did you cover the face? Ah never mind it was because it was Gordon

[@OONeal]

It wasn’t covered up just how I did the shot. I’m proud of this engine being that it’s over 30 years old and that my dad made it for me when I was a little boy so there is no need to be like that.

[@StumpyFunnel]

@@OONeal ok

[@StumpyFunnel]

@@OONeal sorry

[@StumpyFunnel]

@@OONeal about that

[@StumpyFunnel]

@@OONeal it was meant as a joke

[@xxcookievideoxx9274]

Henry look like gordon

[@coolcrawford]

Thats because he is based off the old shape version, watch the first season and you'll understand

[@yemmel9761]

Why is henry in this old shape?

[@OONeal]

This is my favorite shape, with some welsh coal he runs just fine.

[@yemmel9761]

@@OONeal well the “welsh coal” running on is clearly messing with his motor i mean listen to that motor! Its as loud as a car engine

[@LNERA3PRODUCTIONS]

@@yemmel9761 thats because its an 30 year old engine they where loud back then

[@auxxik3805]

@@yemmel9761 you do realise its 30 years old

[@COBO2]

It’s Henry with Gordon’s face. Doesn’t he look impressive.

[@OONeal]

Thats right, its all my dad could do all those years ago.

[@MacsensRailway]

Can you make a new face he has Gordon’s face