Can Hornby Trains Haul a Real Passenger?

[@richardfrancis578]

“I’m now mounted on the wood. Yes, I’ve made the joke since you don’t have to.” How did you read my thoughts Sam?! 😂😂

[@SamsTrains]

haha yes - I expected a few dirty minds to be watching ;) Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@CyberGlitched848]

oh no xD

[@Adam17805]

HE IS GOOOOOODDD

[@kathys3kids]

Use the 4 Newton train from the strongest train video

[@solar_9878]

@@SamsTrains i dont get it?

[@DomWhibley]

"Don't mess around with power supplies." Suggested: How to burn down your model railway...

[@SamsTrains]

haha - thought you'd like that! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lightout366]

That was really funny with that popped up XD

[@o_zkoyt7526]

XD me tryed to do this with 20 locosanr kt worked

[@KaiDiesAgain]

@@o_zkoyt7526 did you have a stroke whilst typing that?

[@o_zkoyt7526]

The PC Dude nah im on my phone

[@KieranMcGovern7530]

Nobody: Not one soul: Sam’s trains: “I’ve got wood”

[@SamsTrains]

haha! ;D

[@cookiestarlight8181]

Lol 😂🤣

[@fireclips7399]

Kieran McGovern maybe.. try... *I’VE GOT WOOD*

[@michaelramsey82]

@@fireclips7399 Was that a "The Orville" reference?

[@thomasawl]

2:12

[@TrainTsarFun]

Fascinating. That was very creative. "Don't try this at home" lol!

[@SRR475]

Train Tsar Fun!!

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks a lot mate - very sound advice! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@adriankingston4338]

Nooo absolutely try this at home!!!!! people dont listen to that tool get all your locos together and do it do it do it 🚂😀🚃🚃🚃🚃

[@lightbeaver1902]

I Heard from a world record where some model lokos pulled a real loko

[@cookiestarlight8181]

@@SamsTrains hi Sam 😊☺️

[@aaron_m_04]

“Good luck comrades” “your full sized over lords” I can’t 😂

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! xD

[@robertcouch9021]

Me: Having OO/HO scale locomotives move a human? You got to be crazy! Samstrains: Hold my tea!

[@SamsTrains]

haha absolutely! ;D

[@SasukeUchiha-pj1pl]

Wait...

[@SasukeUchiha-pj1pl]

YOU CAN USE THE BIG MODEL TRAINS!!!

[@SasukeUchiha-pj1pl]

THAT WOULD PULL A REAL PASSANGER

[@LHoriginal]

Oh my word, that thumbnail. I'm dieing of laughter

[@SamsTrains]

haha glad you like it!! ;D

[@hungtran-fl6mp]

lol me too, ha

[@MikeWillSee]

Only just looked at it properly and OMG IT'S GOLD! 😂😂

[@ldd5]

Sam'sTrains I do too

[@HenryInTheTunnel]

Great thumbnail lol, I nearly peed

[@technoandrew]

That thumbnail is rather special. "I've got wood" - Sam's Trains 2020

[@scottisha1x]

technoandrew wow I still remember watching the bttf crash you did all those years ago and I loved it as a kid!

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! ;D

[@niccogamer]

2:34 Hand-Pulling Locomotive crashes while on his way back to the yard -1933 Colorized

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! ;D

[@MrDalek2150]

Pen-y-darren derails, circa 1800.

[@SimplyTakuma]

02:35 95% of the model trains arent derailing...... But Sam derailt him self 😂❤️

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! ;D

[@keitho.sylvan1137]

Sam : Derails The Egg Vans : My presence will forever derail you 😈

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - bet it was their fault ;) Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@electrohalo8798]

DINKELBURG

[@CrypticClay]

FLANDERS

[@wearenumberonebutimaperson]

CLARKSOOOONN!!

[@o.m.b.demolitionenterprise5398]

HAMMMOOOOOOND!

[@finlanddoesnotexist92]

“How many trains are you gonna use?“ Sam: “yes”

[@SamsTrains]

haha! More than I thought! ;D

[@jacksnorth4074]

"The trolley" looks like what we use on the yard for carting around feed, although you can guarantee at least once someone has had a laugh riding about on it, great vid!

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah that's exactly what it is - good fun! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@tfukyfguygiughiughiughiugh6275]

..and so, at the end of the day Sam was very proud of his engines. "I'm very proud of you!" he said.

[@SamsTrains]

haha you're right! ;D

[@thomasfan68]

the 5 rows of engines

[@stupiditytrooper6124]

9:19 now we know what cheese grater to use

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! ;D

[@ASHE_ATTACC]

"I feel like a crazy Santa Claus trying to conduct broken reindeer" amazing line

[@FlyingScott]

Sam nine months ago: You know what, I'm going to try to mimic old fashioned 3D videography. Sam now:

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - my ideas have degraded somewhat! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@robinbrowne5419]

All the locos huffed and puffed. But try as they might, they could not pull the massive chair of the giant, Samuel. "Come on Thomas" they cried "Come and help". So Thomas hooked up to the front of the train and pulled with all his might. Huff Puff said the locos and gradually the giant began to move. "Yay for Thomas" they cried "You saved the day." "And we now return to our regular programming..."

[@olliesbranchline]

I wasn’t expecting that! Loved the video I might sit on my flying Scotsman and see if she can pull me 🤣 Thanks, -Ollie

[@SamsTrains]

haha cheers Ollie - be sure to film it if you do! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ThePernik]

Ollie's Branchline ye might,buy the real flying scotsman and you will fly like a real Scotsman 😆

[@Mac_Spector]

You know what they say, "Never Overlook A Little Engine"

[@paulbowman1500]

Hey Sam, the first one was an epic fail, the second time was perfect. I wonder what your gonna show us next in your next video, it could be a Thomas and Friends review or a train review or something completely different. You'll think of something that will spring to your mind. Hope to see what your next video will bring for the future. Kind regards, Paul.

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks Paul - I'm yet to decide what's next - hopefully it'll be really interesting! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@JayseHeiney2000]

Oh Good Lord XD This is the Funniest thing EVER XD

[@SamsTrains]

haha thank you! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@SRR475]

Sam'sTrains hi

[@Tombola1993]

That is an amazing experiment. Probably one of your best ones yet. Could be useful mobility for elderly model train enthusiasts.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Tomas - haha I agree!! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@sussexbyewayman1640]

Hornby Dublo did it years ago with one loco ( pulling a boy ), Shows how good they were back in the day . They also pulled along a lady with just four loco's. How many did you need Sam? Actually just checked; 8 stone lady hauled by 3 Hornby Dublo Deltic loco's at the 1961 trade fair !!

[@charliegroombridge2352]

Sam: "this is professional stuff" Me: hmmmm🧐😂

[@SamsTrains]

haha - you may have spotted the irony there ;) Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@gennarojg3]

Sam, I love your videos. My grandfather was an Original Founding Partner of Aurora Plastics Corporation from 09 March 1950 until he retired in 1969-70. They made N gauge, by Trix, I enjoy your videos because I collect every Gauge. Keep up the great work. Thank you, Dr. G.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much for sharing - that's really cool that your grandfather was so involved! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@lowrangemaniac5326]

2:38 Sam derailment! 🤣

[@SamsTrains]

haha - that one hurt! ;D

[@5bananas1]

2:34

[@toprus7412]

Really nice video. I’ve heard that in Germany there was an experiment where a lot of H0 locos of a certain class pulled a real sized locomotive of that class. This is basically that experiment in small scale!

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate - yes I've just watched that - it's epic! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@sosig1341]

Next vid: I made a oo gauge public narrow gauge railway

[@SamsTrains]

haha who knows?!? ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@lhsboyproductions3446]

A similar thing was done in Germany where around a 100+ Roco made DB locomotives pulled an actual DB engine.

[@SamsTrains]

haha really?! That's amazing! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@nicky8895]

Omg the thumbnail 😂👌. And it works

[@SamsTrains]

haha! ;D

[@mandowarrior123]

Try a skateboard with reds bearings & tightened trucks to go straight. You'll roll much easier.

[@patrickwebb7311]

You're missing a third option for the "What do you think?" section: Are you insane? XD

[@SamsTrains]

haha - I guess that one goes without saying! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ominösersüddeutscher]

The Miniature Wonderland in Germany hauled a DB class 146 locomotive with 100 model class 146 locomotives. Just amazing what these little tings are capable of.

[@radams581]

I love the way you have slippers on in the thumbnail! Awesome sam! :)

[@SamsTrains]

haha thank you - thought that'd be a nice touch ;)

[@crazywelshman5909]

Brilliant vid again Sam I've been watching about a couple year now and somehow you still make the best videos about model trains

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks a lot mate, that's really kind of you! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@dominofan0803]

Years ago there was a world record in Germany where model trains actually pulled a real train engine. kzbin.info/www/bejne/faO5mqdnnayEra8

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh yes - I've seen that, very cool stuff! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@WesternOhioInterurbanHistory]

Up next: how many model engines can pull an actual train

[@SamsTrains]

haha if only I could try that! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@deel399]

2:34 The 2020 Sam derailment The most devastating derailment to date Thursday 12th of February 2020 Train:The Trolley F to pay respects to the 0 harmed

[@SamsTrains]

haha absolutely! ;D

[@D-RoseHardaway1]

HI DALE :D ITS CHRIS YAS BROTHA

[@AfterthymeGaming]

F

[@kimcason8764]

Dont know if anyone's said it....? BUT, SAM, YOUR OFF YOUR TROLLEY...!! Silly but amusing...! Cheers Kim in Oz

[@Bittern19]

2:35 😂

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah that one hurt! ;D

[@donsharpe5786]

That was one of gimmicks by Hornby Dublo showing one of their locomotives (I think diesel) towing a boy on a trolley.

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah I've heard about that - incredible stuff! :O Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@michaelcampin1464]

I think it was in issue 2 of the catalogue

[@michaelcampin1464]

It was a class 28 cobo that they used

[@CarminesRCTipsandTricks]

Sam, I've actually dreamt of this! I almost got wood at the thought of it!! 😂😜 I'm glad you had success with it. Carmine ✈🚂🚙

[@SamsTrains]

haha awesome - thanks very much!! :D

[@railroadvelocipedeproducti2020]

I can’t believe that actually worked you need a Guinness world record for that!

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks so much!! :D

[@Bittern19]

11:46 school clas

[@SamsTrains]

Yeah! :D

[@davidlawson5464]

Hi Sam, I remember in the late 1950’s there was a Hornby Dublo advert showing a loco pulling a child on a trolley. But I can’t find any record of the advert or the picture. But I certainly remember it. I had tri ang locos at the time. Your demonstration brought back memories

[@SamsTrains]

Yes I've been told about that David - I'd love to see that too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@kbogie_]

That thumbnail is realy funny and a great experiment ! (Edit) wow the video is also great i am laughing so hard

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks Kesse - glad you enjoyed it!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@RandyDarkshade2]

Hi same, quick question. I see a little red diesel shunter at 5:52, I have one but the wheels wont fit my track, is it possible to get replacement wheels? Or is there anything else I can do to make it work? I really like it but it ticks me off that I can;t use it. lol tia.

[@SamsTrains]

Unfortunately that's just how they are - though if you get a dremell, get the loco running, you can grind down the wheel flanges! The loco will need a full service afterwards though, due to the messy dust! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@RandyDarkshade2]

@@SamsTrains Thanks, I'll try to grind down the flanges. I do like it, would be nice to have it running and not as an ornamental piece.

[@MrMcCue-on1gz]

2:23 me playing with my trains @ 2 in the morning on a school night

[@SamsTrains]

haha, that was pretty much me too! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@robertgrodzki2707]

0:43 Very nice coach. I love this coaches. I can' t believe have such strength that they will ever pull a man.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Robert - I like that wagon too! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@srgntsylveon2919]

When i saw the notification, i was thinking what the heck is he on about, it seems you are insane too

[@SamsTrains]

haha, I guess that's fair to say! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@233kosta]

Sam: "We need to find out how much force is required to move me" Force meter: "ALL the force!"

[@notollie8956]

Of all the videos I’d expect this wasn’t on the list 😂

[@SamsTrains]

haha I'm not surprised! ;D

[@thematthewexpress5999]

0:43 that just made me picture you sitting on a model railway wagon it looks so funny lol 😅😂🤣🤣😂😅

[@nimrat5685]

Me: I'm bored Sam: I'm gonna try something crazy Me: Lies Me After: ……………. MAGIC

[@SamsTrains]

haha exactly!! :D

[@SMTMainline]

I've actually always wondered if a large amount of model trains could pull a person. Thanks for answering this unusual idea

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah - I've always wondered too! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@KiwiRailSpotter]

I love that thumbnail 😂😂😂

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks Matty! :D

[@Steamer96]

After saving $50 for 5 months I finally bought a special release locomotive from Walthers made by Samhongsa. It was released in 1990 as a memorial to its real life counterpart.

[@SamsTrains]

Ooh nice - is it good?! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@popcorncolonel726]

“MUSH!”

[@SamsTrains]

Mush!!

[@andrewscubes2147]

“MUSH!”

[@drewdam8871]

Mush too mush !!!!

[@retardedthomasthetank1059]

Mush!!

[@iceeblueburst03]

2:35 And that's why it's called the "TROLLey"! :P

[@SamsTrains]

haha yep! ;D

[@aandlmodels]

Love it!!!! Well done sam, made my day!!

[@SamsTrains]

haha thank you, glad you enjoyed it! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@harryrobinson2901]

Leave this job for live steam! If you don’t already know about it, I’d recommend searching IMLEC 2019 on KZbin. The International Model Locomotive Efficiency Competition is where the best builders put their live steam locomotives to the test! The results are impressive! Great video as always Sam!

[@SamsTrains]

Oh wow that sounds cool Harry - thanks for that! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@miggsproductions21]

4 views 21 likes hmmm

[@SamsTrains]

haha! Takes a while to catch up! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@miggsproductions21]

No problem

[@bruceraykiewicz6274]

I REALLY enjoyed this little trip that you took. As a 1/8th scale 'live steamer', I could easily relate to what you were up. The shame of it all it seems to me, is, that you don't have a bit longer track, for one. And, if you could put you trolley on the rails in some way, that would really cut back on the pulling resistance. Thanks for your interesting videos Sam.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much Bruce, glad you enjoyed it! Yes pity I didn't have further to go, and there was too much friction there, you're right! Thanks for watching, Sam :)

[@adamstroudley]

Some random guy who is riding on a horse: can I see your horse Me: 7:46 *shows the horse*

[@SamsTrains]

haha! ;D

[@michaelschultz5127]

Maybe you can try it in O gauge next time.

[@bustedsiderods8544]

Sam, you are crazy and that's why I love your experiment videos

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks very much Jake! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@modelsoup925]

My house on a school day: Mallard on the thumbnail:my mum Sam on the thumbnail:me

[@SamsTrains]

haha - I remember feeling the same way ;) Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@hohobbyist1098]

Anything that a sane person wouldn't do with their model trains, Sam does. And it's great to watch.

[@SamsTrains]

haha absolutely right! ;D

[@thebrainlesstrainfan]

Could have used 10 evening stars and they might haul you but 20 would be fast

[@nawbus]

Hornby Dublo did something similar in the 1960s. From memory 1 Dublo Deltic pulled a small child on a trolley / cart and three pulled a woman!

[@lfewell2161]

True, but was the track level, maybe they cheated and the track had a slight downhill gradient to it, would make a big difference!

[@nawbus]

@@lfewell2161 I can't find the info at the moment (I think it's in an HD catalogue), but I think it was done at a trade show in full public view. I personally doubt Meccano Ltd would have cheated!

[@SamsTrains]

Yes I've heard about that - I'd love to see that article! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@nawbus]

@@SamsTrains It was in the 1962 catalogue. Can't put an image of it here but this is the text - Amazing Hornby-Dublo Ring Field Motor Test ONE standard Co-Co diesel locomotive hauled a 3-STONE boy. TWO standard Co-Co diesel locomotives hauled a 4-STONE boy. THREE standard Co-Co diesel locomotives hauled a young lady of 8 STONE. The fantastic power of the new Hornby-Dublo Ring Field Motor was demonstrated at a Press Show in London. An 18 ft. length of track had been prepared having angle iron rails on either side upon which was mounted a seven pound trolley. Before a group of astounded Journalists, standard Co-Co diesel locomotives fitted with the Ring Field Motor easily carried out the feats itemized. Comment on completion of this test: 'We would not have believed it possible' We reproduce the photograph taken at the Press Show illustrating the little boy -whose weight was exactly 3 stone -being hauled along the Ring Field Motor test track by one Co-Co Diesel-Electric locomotive.

[@lfewell2161]

@@SamsTrains Can you aquire a couple of lengths of angle iron, fit steel wheels to the trolley and repeat the test, steel on steel has much less rolling resistance than rubber wheels on wood, hope you do this as the results will be most interesting.

[@andrewjditton]

That was utterly bonkers. I loved every second, Sam! :)

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks very much Andrew! :D

[@Pirate-Scorcher-1998]

Definitely the best craziest video I ever watched today love it 😆

[@SamsTrains]

haha cheers Connor, really glad you liked it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@SussexHistory]

We did an experiment like this at school as part of Nuffield Science. We used an O gauge clockwork engine and a board resting on micro-beads. How railways work is they keep the friction to a minimum. In the experiment you have done, the friction produced by your own weight on the trolley wheels is very great in relation to the OO gauge locos which is why you needed so many of them. Microbeads have now been banned in the UK, so your only option is to make a hovercraft!

[@SamsTrains]

Oh wow that's very awesome - yes you're right about the friction - it was just for fun though ;) Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@RobA500]

Never once have I got up in the morning and thought "you know what I'm going to sit on a trolley and see how many of my locomotives will be needed to pull me along". The mad scientist strikes again, funny and extremely amusing to watch. Can't wait for the next mad escapade ;).

[@SamsTrains]

haha - I've often thought that Rob, lol! Glad you found it amusing mate! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@SpiritOfRailways]

The accident at 2:34 is a good example that you need to always look forward while...pulling yourself on a trolley?

[@SamsTrains]

Yes. Yes that's the lesson here!

[@robingray1302]

There was a Hornby Dublo demo where a single Ringfield powered diesel pulled about 16 kilos, 2 pulled 28 and 3 pulled 50 (figures converted from old money ), all on a specially built trolley presumably with much lower rolling resistance (loads were various sized human beings), reported in Model Railway News March 1961 !!!

[@SamsTrains]

Yes I've read about that Robin - very impressive stuff!! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@ATOM314159]

Hi mate, great video. Just to you know, when you were testing to amount of newtons to move you on the trolley you were essentially using a pulley system as you had the string going out then coming back, this mean the amount of force required would be double what you measured.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks so much - yes you're right about that - oops! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@Crepello100]

I love the mad scientist aspect to this. It's hilarious, but you also touch on a lot of real world physics here. There's adhesion, rolling resistance, tractive effort, drawbar pull. Also a cause of motor burnouts; the locos vulnerable here were those that didn't wheelspin. To me that's a design fault. A model loco's adhesion should not exceed it's pulling power. Basically they make these locos too heavy nowadays. I've never attempted something like this (sadly I'm just not quite crazy enough!) but I do get my trains hauling quite heavy payloads of stuff around the garden. It's real railfreight in OO Gauge, great fun!

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks a lot mate - glad you enjoyed it, I guess there was quite a bit of that in there too! You're absolutely right about the adhesion vs pulling power! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@delaray7]

Haha, strangely fun to watch. Well done Sam, and on my birthday too. Made my day.

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much Ray, and hope you have a very happy birthday! :D Cheers, Sam :)

[@BarnabyBear69]

Sam one of your best videos. The amount of work was probably staggering. What's your day job? You seem reasonably competent about electronic engineering. Great job dude!

[@SamsTrains]

haha thanks so much mate! I do KZbin for a living now - I definitely wouldn't say I'm competent with electronics - I'd love to be though! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@rosaleal6043]

This is traction tires come into there own😂😂 interesting vid mate cooe it up loved it.

[@SamsTrains]

haha yeah! Though very few of these actually had tyres! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@DanielsModels]

Fantastic video! I love the creativity of it. Love the mixture between normal content such as running sessions and reviews and then stuff like this, it's great can't wait for more! Daniel :)

[@SamsTrains]

Thanks very much mate, really appreciate it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@crouchingtigerhiddenadam1352]

Triang did this many many years ago with two deltic models. This is brilliant! Please do more videos like this.

[@crouchingtigerhiddenadam1352]

If I find the magazine in the loft shall I post it to you. I'm wondering what mods they did to make it work.

[@SamsTrains]

I've heard about that - I'd love to see the article! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@marksvintagerecordplayers]

Actually it was Hornby Dublo demonstrating the power of the new Ringfield motor in the Deltic. Three loco's hauled a young woman weighing 8 Stone sitting on a trolley. I forget the weight of the trolley, which had flanged metal wheels running on metal rails.

[@joegoodman4312]

Epic, bonkers, British and brilliant. Well executed Sam. Proper job lad.

[@SamsTrains]

haha cheers Joe, appreciate it! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@cookiestarlight8181]

The new way to travel by mini toy trains 😏😂

[@SamsTrains]

haha absolutely!! :D

[@clivebennettHornbyDublo]

Hornby Dublo in 1960 using 3 Deltic OO gauge locos powered by the Dublo Ringfield motor hauled a young girl Miss Glenna Ferdinando weighing 8 Stone on a trolley. Good to see a modern version 60 years later using a lot of locos and a much bigger and heavier person - very entertaining Sam.

[@SamsTrains]

So I hear - those old motors were incredibly powerful things - nothing like that these days sadly :( Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@patrickkerr6159]

Possibly the greatest youtube thumbnail I have ever seen! :'D

[@SamsTrains]

haha thank you!! :D

[@glimpyrimpy6258]

Did you try bullfrog snot for ultimate results?

[@SamsTrains]

No I didn't - I tried to avoid tyres if I could help it! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@R9000]

Over two years later and this thumbnail is still absolutely legendary.

[@lukeslocomotives]

"I've got wood" -Sam's Trains 2020

[@SamsTrains]

haha! Thanks for that ;)

[@railroadvelocipedeproducti2020]

That is very interesting! Emmet Brown: I FINALLY INVENTED SOMETHING THAT WORKS!!!

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! ;D

[@clivebennettHornbyDublo]

Hornby Dublo did similar when they had 3 Hornby Dublo Ringfield powered Deltic locomotives back in 1960 hauling a small child named Glenna Ferdinando who weighed 8 stone on a trolley. Sam Good for you in trying to copy this type of demo very entertaining. How many Dublo Deltics would you need to pull you?

[@SamsTrains]

You're right Clive - incredible stuff! I reckon a handful could do that job! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@zujiahuang8454]

I think the problem with the initial measurement (2:22) is that the pulling force is actually about 2x the tension on the string (it's a pulley system), so the reading on the meter must be doubled (2x6=12N to start). From your measurements, 20 locos yields a total of 8.5N pulling power; in the successful run you used 30 locos, so that'll be around 12.75N, which is close to the required 12N.

[@SamsTrains]

Yes you're right, I got that one wrong - hence why it took almost double the number of engines! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@teamsoap101]

I have been thinking about this experiment for many years never knowing if it is possible to move a person with model trains I feel I can finally rest my brain after watching this video good work Sam you get 5 stars from me! :)

[@SamsTrains]

haha awesome Andy - glad to hear this brings you some closure! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@teamsoap101]

Sam'sTrains thanks for your reply Sam if you ever need any custom made model buildings let me know I have a lot of examples of my work on Instagram @ andrewwatson5446

[@CyberGlitched848]

Me: *sees the video title* Also me having motor burn out fears: SAM NO THATS INSANE!

[@SamsTrains]

haha!! That's why I don't recommend this - I took measures to protect the motors! Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@peridot675]

I can just imagine you in Medieval times arriving to battle with mighty Model Engines that makes the ground shake, carrying you while you sit on a noble thrown drinking Tea ☕️

[@SamsTrains]

haha absolutely - on my chariot, so to speak ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)

[@aidancprailrailwaystuffeng4612]

How many volts do all model trains run on

[@SolmonGTrauth]

You know Sam is gonna go wild when the banjo music starts

[@SamsTrains]

Oh yeah - you know it! ;D

[@bonzairob]

@@SamsTrains What's the banjo piece called? I think I've heard it somewhere else but I can't find it

[@MasterOfTheLemons]

"Crazy Santa Claus trying to conduct broken reindeer." Haha! I never get tired of your sense of humor, it really comes out in videos like these. Your wacky experiments are super entertaining, and they're getting more involved by the video! You actually did some serious measurements and calculations in this one! Gotta feel bad for those poor engines who got replaced though... Then again, gotta feel bad for the ones pulling *_The TROLLey!_* Hilarious, creative, and gripping video Sam, well done!

[@SamsTrains]

haha appreciated mate, glad it amused you!! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)