Hornby R150 Class B12 in NE Black from 1976

Yes I'm back! Took a looooong break from YT but here I am again. This is an old Hornby R150 Class B12 in NE Black I picked up pretty cheap from my local second hand shop. In very good condition it just needs a service.

[@marcdempsey5850]

So glad your back. Have so missed your videos. So glad your ok and gonna watch this video with a good scotch… wishing you all the very best. Marc 👍 You still work the magic

[@RailwayWorld]

Glad to have you back Bill. I really get a lot of enjoyment from your restoration / repair videos. I enjoy fixing things, and appreciate the older models better then the new stuff. I learn a lot of tips & ideas from you. We all need to take breaks from time to time. Happy New year to you

[@RedHeadsUtd]

You're right Bill, life does get in the way sometimes, but it is great to see you up and running!!

[@PeterJewell2]

Great to know you are OK, Bill; we were genuinely concerned for your welfare. Lovely to have you back.

[@simonturner5450]

Nice to see you back your videos are always quality. The black livery on this B12 is the wartime colour scheme of the LNER. The beautiful garter blue and apple green colours on their pre war locos were all stopped and LNER was shortened to NE due to wartime rationing and in an effort to make the locos less visible to German aircraft. These B12s were Great Eastern engines but 25 were transferred to Scotland in the 30s to work on the former Great North of Scotland lines and were based at Kittybrewster.

[@CustomiZe_]

The man, the myth, the legend is back, glad your ok, let's dive back into restoring some model loco icons 👌 😃👍

[@johnhoward4496]

Wellcome back.

[@7649angel]

Thank you! I am really pleased you are back. I repair all my own locos and always find you videos stimulating.

[@rangerstl07]

We missed you terribly. I am glad to see you back.

[@ajivins1]

I had that one with the sound box. Preferred the look (and couplings) of the Mainline brake van. I picked up that little grey Hornby one damaged for a couple of quid but turned it into a Caledonian one to go with the blue 040.

[@remmington-allumvidoes7266]

Awesome to see you back, and that you are well. Great videos. Many of us were worried you were unwell.

[@brooklyngraham1151]

I was hoping you would come back. Got a bit worried when all your videos disappeared, but I never gave up. I’d swing by just to check and lo and behold, here you are! Looking forward to more repairs. Welcome back!

[@ArcadiaJunctionHobbies]

Delighted to see you back. This is channel is priceless in terms of the tips and advice offered. Thank you Bill.

[@gavintempleton7264]

B12s are great. No Block for pistons at the front like the Princess. The block can rub every time the pistons enter it which inhibits. I like the B12s because ithey are so simple. Just an X)4 motor and nothing much can go wrong. Thanks, (From Milngavie)

[@lesconn1240]

Good to see you back Bill - you were missed over here in Belfast. I'm only 100% jealous of your black B12 :)

[@TheShadman47]

Welcome back Bill - you've been missed.

[@Dripfed]

Anytime you need a break, you don't need our permission :-) But you can tell people were worried which, just goes to show how appreciated you are. Take care Sir, have a Happy New Year and best wishes to you and yours.

[@rhiwderinraytube]

Welcome back Bill. Hope you had a good break away from all the youtube pressure, but a pity we have lost most of your videos…

[@SuperRobotStudios]

It was a fantastic surprise to see a new video from you in my recommendations! I’d unsubscribed from you because I was clearing my subscriptions to dormant KZbinrs, and when I saw all your videos had gone, I was actually quite sad… Very happy to see you have returned and hope whatever you were dealing with has now been sorted!

[@jasongoldsworthy6149]

Welcome back Bill, missed you a lot.

[@davidsheriff8989]

Shows what attention to cleaning and maintenance does for the running of a loco...have a Happy & Healthy New Year...

[@1984cu]

Great to see you & the layout back, after a digital detox. All the best for 2022 & am looking forward to more of your superb tutorials & bench talks

[@redversb2347]

Pretty sheep - that was a Baaa-rgain 🙂. Glad to see you back.

[@1tonyboat]

Good to see you back bill..no cobwebs on the layout that's good to see ...

[@davidmoorby333]

Fab you back ive mist your tutorials on models

[@timsmith8189]

Very nice to see your layout and you again. 👍

[@jameshatfield1194]

Hi Bill nice to have you back I have used your videos like a Haynes workshop manual and have now got 32 engines working out of 33 1 needs quartering and I havent built up the courage to do that . So thank you for that

[@alangordon7508]

Great to see you back again, really missed the videos! Onwards and upwards!

[@jorodo299]

Great to see you back Bill. Think we all need to recharge our batteries from time to time.

[@neilclarkson3548]

Welcome back online Bill, looking forward to your future vids 😊🚂

[@theangelsmodellingandrailways]

B12 runs quieter than some modern locos, just goes to show what a good service can do. Nice addition to your fleet, looks mint. Happy New Year and nice to see you back on YT again. All the best. Brian @ The Angels

[@DaiElsan]

Just a simple overhaul can make a world of difference. Great video Bill.

[@samwoodward8491]

great to see your back. your vidios are allways helpfull and a plesure to watch, regards sam woodward

[@alancurry1903]

Good to see you back, greatly missed, my mentor for loco servicing

[@medwaypeninsulaMR]

Came accross you in Charlie McGowan's livestream so will be doing a little catching up as Ive subbed and dinged the bell. Cheers Kev

[@johngibson4641]

Hi Bill,, it really is great to see you back mate. Since i seen you last i started working on some of my engines i have here & are mainly hornby and lima & them ringfield motors that hornby put in there tender driven locos and i have you to thank for the awesome videos you put on youtube for us all to watch and enjoy. Thanks again and cheers from john in Australia.

[@roundel52]

Welcome back Bill, and do glad you're OK. Life does indexed get in the way sometimes.

[@JPoulAndersson]

Good to see you back. The loco is in LNER wartime black, originally being a Great Eastern loco. Cheers Joachim

[@lestercooper1871]

Great to see you back, certainly runs a lot quieter now .

[@gavintempleton7264]

Dear Bill, I have my original Princess Victoria from Childhood. I have another five I bought in varied condition. I have swapped over parts and bogie wheels. Now I have my own that goes superbly and another that also goes superbly. One Chassais pinks and I think that was due to factory wheel setup. However the others I have done everything, but they lack sufficient pulling power. I think magnetisation is the key. I do not have the expertese to do this or the equipment. Can you do a tutorial on magnetising and also a link to buy the equipment. I know it is important to do it correctly. Also I have an old loco fitted with a modern motor and cradle. I think you know about this too. PS My Wife does not allow my clocks so It was good to see you winding yours. Thank you. Gavin in Milngavie.

[@Theoriginalborgy]

It's good to see you back Bill

[@thespookdeville5112]

It's great you are back. We missed you. Very best wishes for you and your loved ones. Rodge David kidderminster uk 🇬🇧 ❤

[@monham5041]

Glad to see you back Bill and to hear that you're OK. Nice addition to your collection and fits perfectly in your new/old shed. Have a happy new year and all the best for 2022. Monique from Brisbane.

[@terrycharleslewis7565]

Hey Bill, so glad your back, great new vid. A very Happy New Year to you and yours, Terry.

[@davidhodkinson5164]

Nice to see you back,missed your very informative blogs. Happy New year to you and yours.

[@OwenBudd1]

So glad you’re back and it’s great hearing your alright!

[@MrJayb988]

Great to have you back and good to know you’ve been doing ok.

[@briantilley3158]

Glad to see you back Bill. Got a little worried when your content all disappeared.

[@rmt3435]

Hi good to see you back from rich in Germany

[@dfishpool7052]

Thanks for the video - very glad to see you back Bill. Happy New Year.

[@stevedavis6358]

Fantastic to see you back sir. Definitely my favourite model railway YT channel. Have a great 2022.

[@shanehandcock3009]

Glad you are back Bill. Hope all is ok and looking forward to see what comes in 2022.

[@bobmills2511]

Hi Bill welcome back! Really missed your repairs etc. I’ve seen so many that I now use the word “ scoosh “ when applying WD 40 cleaner!! (It’s good stuff!) I used to have a Hornby triang B12 back in the late 60s that had synchro smoke! wishing you a Happy Hogmanay and even Hootenanny! 👍🥃🥃

[@karlgaff9303]

Welcome back Bill. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lorrainecoulahan9289]

Hello from Dublin Bill, great to see your A.O.K... Welcome back!

[@lesliegprice6652]

Nice to see you again Bill , a very happy New Year sir 🌈☮️☯️

[@Flymochairman1]

Nice one Bill! Good to see ye, sir. Never mind the why, just good to see ye back online! I hope you've had a Merry Christmas and here's to All The Best Wishes For The New Year! Cheers Bill!

[@thedoctor6610]

Oh good you're back, it's made my Christmas seeing you back Happy New Year 00 Bill

[@michaeldavies9600]

Nice to see you back ive missed watching your videos :)

[@davidclough7346]

Great to have you back on YT 👍

[@robbiesmodeltrainsinoo6459]

Hi Bill, welcome back and you and your family stay safe and have a Happy New Year.

[@petey6415]

Good to have you back Bill! A great video as ever. Have a good Hogmanay! Pete

[@tezza72uk19]

Welcome back and Happy New Year. Will be good to see the type 7 motor conversion. Your layout is one of my favourites, thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@keithedmunds7536]

great to c u back that b12 certainly sounds better i tend to like the older models new ones now ridiculas price i got an old lima crab runs great for its age eagerly awaiting the next video yours is by far the best repair channel

[@reubensadventures8418]

welcome back have missed your great servicing skills and layout will you be taking on any more subscribers locomotives to fix at all

[@stevehewitt4190]

Happy New Year Bill, Many thanks for the video its great to have you back.

[@jonballard1]

Good to have you back 👍

[@birtle123]

Welcome back Bill. I never tire of watching you do your stuff

[@ashlybrown5341]

O wow i was only thinking about you a few days ago one of many you repaired there locos for still working by the way . Great to see you

[@stephensmith799]

Looks like the same motor as my little Hornby R1 from circa 1964.

[@TheCrazyhorse1876]

Welcome back Bill,life has been a bit dull not having any of your vids to watch.Have a good New year

[@PaulinesPastimes]

Very nice! A simple bit of maintenance and it is transformed. Love the screwdriver idea. So good to hear you say 'skoosh' again 😊 I found myself saying it the other day when spraying some degreaser. Cheers.

[@irishplucker]

Great to see you are back and well Bill.

[@petertate5741]

Welcome back buddy ! Fantastic to see you .All the best for 2022.😎

[@davew9360]

Great to see you back at it . You say at the beginning the model is in reasonable condition , for its age I thought it was near perfect , also before and after running was transformed and much quieter ,Great work .

[@janestrutt7439]

Welcome. back Bill.

[@barryhumphriesinc.broughto3098]

Good to see you back Bill. I have two of the apple green B12's, both are a bit noisy ..... good runners though.

[@cameronpatterson1045]

Nice to see you Back and will Bill

[@DaiElsan]

Welcome back Bill.

[@pagehallccmp6728]

Also very pleased to see you back. Stay well!

[@ged8896]

Good to see you back, Bill. Spookily enough I was watching you sort out the LNER R 150 last night.

[@adamkerr4600]

Nice to see you back bill 🥃🥃🥃🥃🚂🚂🚂🚂

[@speleokeir]

Great to see you back Bill and to know you're okay. I've found your videos a great reference for tips on how to maintain and repair my own locos so I'm glad you're back on KZbin. P.S. I enjoyed the intro - a nice touch after your break!

[@michaelwolak3098]

Welcome back have missed you

[@gerardburton3741]

Hi Bill, Glad to see you back. Hope you have had a great Christmas. This B12 has magnadhesion on so it did not need a lot of wieght as it was supposed to run on steel track. I always thought the wartime black livery was the nicest one they did till the blue SDJR one came out. many thanks to you also for the J50 video. All my j50's now pick up on all 6 wheels plus a modicome of upgrading.

[@craziej2k1]

Yay, you're back! Good to hear you're ok

[@rongoodwin4053]

Good to see you back.

[@kevinwilliams1602]

Good to see you again, Bill and a Happy New Year to you

[@rogerclark5869]

Great to see you back

[@willsheppy]

I have the exact same locomotive and it's one of my favourite in my fleet!

[@ghostengineer]

Glad to see you back. This was legit my favorite channel.

[@darrenletten909]

Nice to see you back at it how much to service a old 80s APT

[@blairleipst4508]

I have found a useful pair of tweezers that are used for lock pins, as they have a cupped end handy for holding carbon brushes and small screws reducing the chance of pinging them yonder due to the way they are shaped

[@kevintyler7900]

Good to see you back, hope all is well, and have a great new year

[@paulnewnes1921]

Great to have you & your videos back. Life has a habit of getting in the way of things doesn’t it but hopefully you’re back for a good while now

[@smithge4uk]

Nae bother Bill, happy Hogmany

[@TheDocster5]

Glad to see you back, but will you be reloading the old vids, I know they were a great help to many.

[@fenman1954]

Totally agree about the chuffing sound , have taken them out of mine as well, good to see you back. It's good to take a break sometimes.

[@andrewrice6596]

Good to see you back Bill, missed your videos. Love the engine shed.

[@davidhardy7356]

I am glad to see you back Bill. I have missed your videos . Hoping you had a good Christmas and wishing you a Happy New Year . Cheers .