Hornby Dublo, Mercia Railways Shunting Movie 2022

[@TCSC47]

Good one Ronald. And thanks for all your utube videos which I thoroughly enjoy. My HD horror story --- I grew up in Montreal in the 1950's and I got the CPR freight set for Christmas. When we returned to Britain, I decided to convert my CPR loco back to a Duchess by sawing off the cow catcher and painting it LMS scarlet. Made a complete mess of it! I also tried to convert the CPR caboose back to a guards wagon and made a complete mess of that as well! Happyish ending -- Many years later after leaving home, I heard this strange noise at a model train expedition reminiscent of something in my deep emotions! Searching for the source, I came across a 3 rail HD set up. The noise that had taken me back to my childhood was the metal wheels on the tin plate track! Glorious sound! Started collecting 3 rail HD and thoroughly enjoy running them with my grandchildren. I used to let them run my modern trains, but these are not really made for children's hands so I now let them run my treasured HD. Tough stuff that has lasted over 70 years or so! Cheers and Rock On Ronald!

[@scottmcneil1150]

one of the most beautiful layouts I've ever seen. Understated simplicity with clearly a very appreciative eye for model railway history and functional operation. simply marvellous.

[@prellbock5]

Hallo Ronald, wunderschön.. wieder ein top Video...vielen dank, Grüße Helmut

[@paddycoleman1472]

Simply an amazing layout and lovely music as well.

[@bangboats3557]

Hump shunting with Hornby Dublo? Now I've seen everything. But you prove that the Dublo coupling system DID work - and I've seen your other videos on coupler maintenance, and that is the key. Such a great layout, it totally captures the look of the era when Dublo was king. You know, most of us as kids had a loop of track, couple of sidings, maybe a building or two...but what we SAW in our imaginations... is what you have built here.

[@davidcann4329]

Hours and hours of pleasure, it's great to see the shunt shunting operation fully and to see how things have developed to the state they are in now. Many thanks for sharing, for all us Dublo enthusiasts, this is the ultimate way of enjoying your collection and layout.

[@timsmith8189]

I enjoyed watching that as much as you did making it 😁

[@alansteelbat4189]

Great to see your Hornby Dublo models Ron and most in such excellent condition.

[@AndrewHolman-l8u]

Hi Ronald, your layout it something to aspire to. I, too, are building a sizeable layout in my loft.

[@shedhead00]

The smooth action of your uncoupling is amazing, thourghly enjoyed the running.

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Wonderful. Fascinating to see the hump shunting in action and also seeing the endless possibilities of making up different consists of wagons and locomotives. The layout is amazing. 😊

[@leonardsloman480]

Three rail brilliance ! Thanks for sharing.

[@pohl54]

Just mesmerising. Wonderful.

[@RobA500]

Wonderful demonstration of your layouts capabilities, everything just runs so smoothly.

[@TheShadman47]

Ron, another splendid video - thanks for showing this.

[@richardsouthey430]

Just brilliant to watch ,very impressive ,thanks for sharing. Richard

[@colinsuffolk9161]

Ronald thanks for this video it all looks fantastic your railway. I sent you a message about converting a two rail castle to three rail when on your video on working on the motors you knowledge on hornby dublo is fantastic that way I am asking you for your help many thanks Colin.

[@petervance318]

The production values of your layout are superb Ron, you can see the care and attention to detail everywhere. Thank you for sharing it with us

[@MrSnooze]

Excellent to see this Ron, I'm building a hump shunting area on my vintage Tri-ang Super 4 layout and have watched your previous hump shunting video to learn from your setup. Superb to observe all the movements on your layout, great video. Best regards to you

[@colinsuffolk9161]

Hi Ron fantastic layout you have got I have subscribed to you channel keep up the great work that you are achieving I have just started on three rail after 40 years many thanks Colin.

[@Andy.H1]

Very impressive coupling adjustment. Amazing set up.

[@marnypepper8287]

Amazing layout, thank you for making these videos

[@michealmatthews9377]

so this is what heaven looks like..

[@SteveSmith-hh5zf]

u have a lovely layout can i ask what size screw do you use to hold the track down ?

[@Raedodd5]

I find that 2mm x 10 or 12mm countersunk heads are best for Dublo 3 rail track, they hold the rails in place (due to the tapered countersunk head) and do not short out the third rail. Also they are much neater than large screws.

[@colinsuffolk9161]

Hi Ronald sorry to bother you again it just that you locos look so good have you ever used transfers made by 1957 didcot i I purchase these transfers to refurbished my locos any help would be appreciated thanks always for your help Colin

[@Raedodd5]

Hi Colin. no, all my rolling stock is original, I do not refurbish them just a service and clean.

[@Phronsias1]

Hello, my I ask if you have made a video about points? My main problems when running my loco's are derailing at points. TIA

[@Raedodd5]

Hi, Yes, kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ63fqFneJh6mLs

[@colinsuffolk9161]

Hi Ronald I hope you are ok I have sent you three email asking for you advice and help with your knowledge on the three rail castle locos many thanks Colin.

[@johngibson4641]

Why the music in the back ground or is there any way to mute the sound of several strangled cats haha ? Id prefer to hear the click and clack of the trains and the sound of there motors.. So is it shopaldi or is it shoopan in the background or just rezlly bad elevator music .. NO MUSIC PLEASE and thankyou... Cheers from John in Australia

[@colinsuffolk9161]

Hi Ronald good evening I am a subscribers to you. my question i am new to the three rail system which watching your fantastic layout can you help me I have purchased a West Country class barnstable +a Cardiff castle Cardiff castle in two rail which I have purchased the bits for both from mainly trains to convert these locos to three rail but the two rails have isolating wheels on one side were the three rail do not have will they run on the three rail track I have purchased some some installation paint to paint on the installation Centre of the wheels is that correct do I need to do this it would be great for you help because it looks like to me after looking at you Channel on these loco you are the expert many thanks Colin.

[@Raedodd5]

Yes Colin, conductive paint work if you remove a little of the original paint on the end of the axle and wheel boss, otherwise you can rig up a small spring wire that rus on the wheel and is connected to the chassis/ground.

[@colinsuffolk9161]

@@Raedodd5 thanks for your help.

[@colinsuffolk9161]

Ronald and good evening,sorry to bother you again I forgot to ask on the ring Field motor we’re do attach to wire from the original two rail pick up to the motor on the castle class I purchased the plunger pick up kit for the tender from mainly trains also on the west county class I also purchased the bottom pick of a duchess/ a4 pick up for the barnstable ??? If you can help me on this project that would be great. Many thanks Colin.

[@colinsuffolk9161]

Hi hand good afternoon,Ronald I have just watched you video on servicing engine motors. I have just looked at the wiring on the motors looking at the wiring I think have got a good idea how to do it to convert them to three rail so the question I have now on the West Country barnstable how do you fit the wire to the pick up had also fit the a4/ duchess bottom pick up to the chassis. if you could help on this that would be great.many thanks Colin.

[@colinsuffolk9161]

Ronald thanks for your help as I said I have lots to learn on the hornby dublo three rail .

[@johngibson4641]

Sorry about the last comment as ypu have a great trainset there but cant handle the MUSIC !!!! Can you put another video on but with no music... Cheers from John in Australia