Loco Repairs at Chadwick Model Railway | 143.

[@SuperGutbucket]

Recently discovered your channel, such a refereshing change to see a video that tells the truth. Your method is so different. You tell it how ypu find it, warts and all. You dont edit out your errors, and some of your slightly sarcastic comments are hilarious. Thanks Charlie for producing worthy interesting videos. Martin.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s very kind of you to say so Martin. Stay safe, regards, Charlie

[@kevinbradleygardeningandou9767]

Good job on the repair, like your layout and engines. We are of an age, the Westerns, Warships, Hymeks and Brushes were all standard fare for me at age 12. I used to spend an hour at Reading station most evenings, on my way home from school, crossing off train numbers in my Ian Allan Diesel Locomotives booklets. I still have them, I am looking through them now. Brings back great memories, love the sounds of those engines. Thanks for the Memories, Cheers, Kevin.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Simpler and perhaps happier times Kevin. I have my Ian Allen booklets too and a great resource for info.

[@TimothyWorel-xj9he]

I loved the HST and the Leyland National. Although for the period I intend to model the buses will be Leyland Tiger Cubs and Bristol LS as standard fare, and the trains Webb Coal Tank, Super D and 0-6-0 PT

[@pedroriquelme8330]

Excelente reparacion le escribo desde el fin del mundo mi pais es Chile ciudad Santiago tengo 70 años estoy por el momento dedicado a Radio Control de buses, camiones y autos voy a comenzar con los trenes en DCC saludos, gracias, cuidense

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

In English please Pedro. Regards, Charlie

[@EverardJunction]

interesting timing. I had exactly the same issue with a class 33 two weeks ago. The same plastic coupling on the worm gear had split resulting in one bogie drive. Superglued it as you did in the video and its been fine ever since. Cheers

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You should’ve filmed it Richard. I don’t know if you are going to the great electric train show, but sadly I can’t make it. Perhaps we can meet up at Ali Pali in the spring. Regards Charlie

[@EverardJunction]

@@ChadwickModelRailway I usually go to alley pally, will keep an eye out for you. Cheers

[@MrAsBBB]

The last time I had a layout was when I was 15, I am now 54. This brought back such fond memories of performing maintenance on my locos. I got goose pimples seeing this. Great video BTW.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s very kind of you to say so mate. Regards Charlie

[@charlie1872]

Charlie, patience is definitely a virtue and you seem to have loads of it. The manufacturers really don't do a great job of simplifying it for the average enthusiast.Well done on your Falcon

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m sorry pleased that you enjoyed it Patrick.

[@charlie1872]

Charlie, I know it is a bit confusing. The channel name is PARTICK and I, like yourself am Charlie 🤣👍

[@markcrocker934]

"Hellian if you are middle class"....spilled my coffee laughing. Mark

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that it made you smile Mark.

[@CM-ARM]

Happy to see you didn't waste two days 🙂. Really different than American engines inside but running about the same gears

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Chris, regards Charlie.

[@andrewclimo5709]

What a fab explainer! Thank you Charlie.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

You most welcome, Andrew. Regards, Charlie.

[@williamgordon207]

Fantastic video Charlie, It was like watching open heart surgery, fascinating to watch the surgeon at work. I shall have to check my Heljan baby deltic and class 26. Great tip about the soft cloth..So many times I’ve taken something apart and had small parts fly everywhere. Thank you for 37 minutes of wonderful escapism

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s very kind of you to say so William. Regards Charlie.

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Love these maintenance type videos, gives people confidence to get the bodies off and fix these annoying issues.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting, although it was a little intimidating!

[@kevingreen6924]

Phew Charlie. That was an intricate bit of work. Well done. Not something I would consider tackling. Then again, I don't have a model railway.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

But one day hopefully you will Kevin.

[@alantraish3368]

Excellent tutorial. I have the EM1 which decided to jump the track and land on the floor! Bogie hanging off etc. Went to work on it and the gear tower and shaft were adrift. One end of a cardan shaft had one of the (notches?) broken off. Shoved it back in with just the other side doing all the work. I guess it will break eventually. Had a Bachmann 10000 plastic shaft collar slip in the brass motor weight and glued that. I have about 40 Heljans and dreading this. Currently got a sick railbus awaiting re assembly after blowing a motor ( available from Lendons who also did a gear pull swap on it). The nylon gears on these tend to split causing the inevitable. More brass is needed in these parts.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s shocking that we need to be engineers as well as modellers. Regards Charlie

[@tnthepianoplayer]

I think in the last month or so i have binge watched a huge number of your videos :). Love watching them and finally pushed me to buy some track to start my own layout. Thank you heaps… from NZ

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s great to have you on-board Thomas and good luck with your project. Regards Charlie

[@robertpotts5084]

Hi Charlie, I've been watching your videos for a while now, and tonight my Falcon Loco stopped driving properly and wouldn't pull 4 coaches. I remembered this video and sure enough i had the same problem, thanks to you its resolved now! Rob

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s great news, Rob. Sadly my Falcon has the same issue! Regards, Charlie

[@hwebster5087]

Well Charlie ,what a video. I felt for you during the re assembly. Thanks for another gripping video. Howard

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting HW

[@simonderry697]

You have the patient of a Saint, another great video Charlie, The master at work

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Simon, you’re too kind.

[@patmccarthy1624]

Another grand master class in hands on repair! Charlie, I'm constantly amazed at all the tasks at which you excel! You can do absolutely everything! But seriously, isn't that what we all as model railroaders need to be able to do? I've found often all that is needed for me to take on a challenge is to see someone do it. Then, we're back to Charlie Bishop showing us how! Thanks, Charlie, for the great lesson! I'm now off to take on that GP 30 that only moves one end!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great comment Pat and I wish you luck with yours. Regards Charlie.

[@howardavins1107]

Excellent again Charlie I must admit I do like Heljan but am a bit disappointed with similar problems With arthritis I can't do fiddly work as demonstrated in your latest video. My Western had done very little work and failed in a similar fashion but I had it stored For quite a while and could not claim for any warranty. My Hymek is now doing silly Things. Luckily I have supported My local hobby shop for years and they are very supportive And repair at very reasonable rates. I do think for money spent it is disappointing to have Common issues That are obviously quality related in their locomotives.. I have had very good experiences with Bachmann and Hornby and must admit I May Hesitate to go Heljan again as much as I do like their appearance. Thanks for another excellent presentation and I do know now my Heljans are put Together. Regards Howard

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Sorry to hear about your reliability issues Howard. However, both Bachmann and Hornby aren’t much better. Regards Charlie

[@michaelimpey1407]

Charlie, Thank you for another great instructional video. Pulling my locos apart is something I try not to do, small parts and fat fingers do not mix. But, you have shown tips that take the trepidation away. Cheers, and stay safe. Michael

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Michael, it was somewhat of a scary task. Regards Charlie

[@TATICMOOR]

Thanks Charlie I have the Heljan DP2 and a few other locos made by them. At least I now know what to do if I have any problems, touch wood for none. Clearly explained show you how for this fix and how to maintain the item in question.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it useful John. However, I too have a DP2 and the insides of that one is a little bit different! I need to fit a new driveshaft so wish me luck. Regards Charlie

[@TATICMOOR]

@@ChadwickModelRailway I find your channel content useful with the various modelling facts, tests, hints and tips etc. So kudos to you for making great little movies on our hobby. Whether it is at Chadwick or someone else's layout. Plus good luck with that loco to fix. 🙏

[@martystephens6796]

G’day from Sydney, Australia. Love the videos Charlie, your knowledge, passion and enthusiasm are inspiring. You have helped me to get a great many ideas and information as I plan my layout. My 2 young children 6 & 4 are also big fans and constantly ask to watch your videos with me and as a result ask “when are you building your train set dad!”. Looking forward to seeing many more videos to come.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Marty. Please give your children my best wishes. Regards Charlie.

[@paulredding5864]

Top job Charlie and I commend yr patience on the second bogie re-install. On these detailed strip downs I take pics on the mobile every step of the way which has saved me many times. Cheers

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I couldn’t agree more Paul. I had to review the footage when I got confused!

[@mckerrowsiding]

Your courage impresses me. Taking my locos apart terrifies me. Last night I took apart an Nscale 1500 switcher from MICRO-Trains to check and see what it took to make it DCC. Spent a considerable time on my knees with a flashlight/torch looking for a brass pickup. As always a great video from you Thanks

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes, MS, railway modelling often brings us to our knees! Regards Charlie.

[@paulhowes8756]

A very well presented process (as usual) with some very good close up work that covers all the little parts of a repair that others tend to skip. Well done Charlie a welcome change to the usual topics.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Paul, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed a change. Regards Charlie.

[@TheDaf95xf]

Evening Charlie. After a week away travelling round the U.K. by train including a trip behind the Flying Scotsman from kings cross too Skegness I’ve finally caught up with this video lol 😆 Nice seeing a technical video with good quality explanations 👍🏻 Top stuff Charlie and I’m sure it’ll help lots of modellers with drive shaft problems on Heljan locomotives. Cheers Stevie 😎

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Stevie, I'm so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@Andries1963]

Brilliant absolutely brilliant, really my cup of tea - we so enjoyed watching you solve this problem - very clear , very precise and very enjoyable - we loved it 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Andy, much appreciated.

[@patmcdermott4832]

Hi Charlie another great video. May I offer an "old school" tip regarding the cracked plastic drive end. Whilst gluing it to the brass shaft is fine another method is to use a piece of brass tube, with a diameter that is a close push fit over the collared (bogie end) of the piece, and cut a small length of the brass to fit over the cracked collar. A little glue to secure the brass over the plastic and it should last forever! The brass acts as a strong compression fit over the plastic. I had to use a similar method on an aircon unit vane which had a brass drive bush driving a plastic connection. The plastic, of course, was forever cracking! A small length of brass collar and it has lasted for a decade. Have a great weekend.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An interesting option Pat, many thanks, Charlie.

[@Steve.M]

I was going to suggest something similar too. I’ve had success recently with tiny 3D printed collars to reinforce or repair push-fit plastic parts. You can tune the fit quite precisely, add a chamfer to help it go on, and there seems to be just enough spring to hold really tight, usually without glue.

[@aeroearth]

To prevent the plastic hub splitting again you could try wrapping a small piece of carbon tow around the boss. Tie a knot in the tow then whilst holding the knot tight with your third hand apply the cyanoacrylic resin to the tow. It will wick in and cure. If very thin cyanoacrylic resin, the cure will be about 2 seconds. Excess resin can be mopped up with paper towel. Cyanoacrylic resins set by curing by reacting with water molecules on the surface, they do not set by solvent evaporation. For the thicker cyanoacrylic resins there are accelerators that you can buy which will force fast curing. An Ophthalmic surgeon told me once that whenever he had to remove cyanoacrylic resin from eyes it always caused scarring of the cornea, so I ALWAYS wear glasses when working with those resins.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great tip regarding the glasses, I had never realised that risk.

[@gregoryhale2202]

Hello Charlie, having read the comments below there is little I can add, except to say a huge congratulations on a job well done. Great video. Cheers Greg

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Greg, I’m so pleased that you found my engineering endeavour interesting. Regards Charlie

[@stephenpike3147]

Nice one Charlie very well explained, didn't know it was a common problem (read as design flaw). Learnt the hard way, my Hymek on testing by supplier in UK to here the cardan shaft had detached on one end and the top bogie clip on the opposite bogie had come off; result loco sat there stationary wurring away - seems prone to vibration and transport shock. Had to add plasti - card shields to both ends to stop the light bleed from the route code at the gap body to chassis, ditto on my Heljan class 26 - another irritating design flaw!! Best regards and happy repairing Stephen

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An excellent comment Stephen, a lesson there for us all.

[@johnmassey7687]

nice instructional video well done Charlie keep them coming

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Glad you enjoyed it John.

[@44662dc]

Brilliant video Charlie you certainly have a lot of patience and confidence it's great to watch.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Patience yes Dennis, confidence may be!

[@mandbhomestead]

Charlie, excellent video on repairing a loco. I picked up a lot of tips and tricks. Glad to see the Falcon up and running again on the layout. Keep up the great work. Also love the videos from McKinley. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Ken

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ken, that’s very kind of you to say so.

[@Batesandrw]

Very nice locomotives, glad you fixed them.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Andrew, regards Charlie

[@m2thef2thec]

"Or, Helyan, if you're middle class..." Love it, Charlie. I had to pause until I stopped laughing!!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It often makes me smile too mate. Regards Charlie

[@glencwilson]

A Pringles top is also good for super glues. Once the glue has set it the lid can usually be flexed and it will come off ready to be used again. I would love to have a model railway but don't have the £ and space but I really enjoy watching all of these videos.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks for the tip Glen and it’s great to have you onboard.

[@frankfeely9235]

Excellent video, detailed step by step deconstruct and rebuild, this one is going in my saved videos for future reference.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

In some ways Frank, I hope you never need it. Regards Charlie

[@samwoodward8491]

great vidio again charlie, just an idea you might want to put out, when gluing down track simple idea for weights , fill empty milk containers with water works well

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great idea Sam, regards Charlie

[@SeatedViper]

Charlie notices that the red wires are on the same side: what has Charlie kept telling us about his wiring? Black to the back, Charlie!!! Another great one . . .

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Peter, and the colours certainly threw me!

[@edsutherland8266]

Great video as always! Good way to end a very long stressful week! Great to see all the intricate inner workings, and a sensible guide on how to do it! Thanks!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ed, that’s very kind of you to say so mate

[@bryanlane62]

Wow Charlie, what can I say ! Perhaps I should start by saying that I enjoy all of your videos and they’re all helpful in one way or another. But this one, just excellent ! I’ve got many Heljan (yes pronounced Hellyan because it’s a Danish word - I can assure you I’m as far from upper class as you can get 🤣) locomotives, quite a few have never been run but have been bought second hand from EBay. One such loco is the prototype Deltic, a beautiful model, but it makes a squealing noise which slows it down. I suspect one of the bosses or maybe the worm gear is dry and needs lubricating. I’ve been putting it off but know eventually I’d have to do something about it. Your video has just given me, not just the confidence to do so, but the knowledge of what to expect and the methodology of how to do it. A fantastic video Charlie full of very practical help and advice. Great job ! P.S. I’ve also got a Falcon loco in the pale Green livery that I love. Not that I remember it in real life, but I always though it was a very nice looking loco.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Bryan, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it and with a little luck, can sort out your issues. Regards Charlie

[@DamienWise]

Tri-flow is an excellent lubricant. I can vouch that it lasts a long time and produces smooth results in all weather for the running-gear on my mountain-bike. Use a little bit but don't over-do it, and wipe off any excess. As always, there's a lot of great advice in this video, thankyou.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Damian. Regards Charlie

[@davidstokes8441]

When the centre axle and wheels fell out, I thought I saw them flip over making the uninsulated and insulated wheels around the wrong way. I worried about that on your behalf for most of the video. But the old girl ran so I shouldn't have worried. Well done Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks David, but it wasn’t an issue. Regards Charlie

Hi Charlie! The AC connector is not for accessories, but for the power pickup on locos produced for the Marklin 3-rail tracksystem.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Darn it! I was hoping I could install cab lights into there.

[@stephenclark2928]

Great Video - I was able to resolve a similar issue I had with my Heljan Hymek. Many Thanks

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s great news Stephen, I’m so pleased the video came in handy. Regards Charlie

[@davidcurrie8429]

Hi Charlie, another interesting video, Heljan certainly don't have the monopoly on this issue, I've seen it on Bachmann and Hornby locomotives. Good to see that you take great care in realigning all the items of the drive chain and checking for trapped wires. You also tested drive to both bogies. I also check each pickup set is working while testing as I've had the odd wire disconnect during reassembly due to the excessive movement/flexing of the wiring. Regards, David.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed joining me on my little nightmare David. As you know only too well these things aren’t easy. Regards Charlie

[@ModelRailwaysUnlimited]

Hmm, I am about to start servicing all my Heljan locos, I'll look out for this, cheers

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Good luck but be gentle!

[@johnoneill5661]

Well done Charlie I love these how to repair your locomotives videos as some of mine are getting on and haven’t been run for 15 years at least so they are all in need of at least a good service and many need repair and this video helps me loads 👍👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it John, but hopefully you won’t need it to repair yours. Regards Charlie

[@thegrowler-blackwoodngauge]

Great as always - just imagine the fun I have when the same issues affect my N gauge locos! Cheers Euan

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Excellent point Euan, good luck with that!

[@dwaynejohnson4892]

Truly respect your videos. I specialize in locomotive service and it can be extremely daunting at times. 😂😁❤️

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

And very expensive if you send it off!

[@Hanzo.Azmodan]

Brilliant and very informative Charlie. That should help a lot of chaps who are, justifiably, wary of taking a loco like that apart.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mike, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed a little change of focus. Regards Charlie.

[@michaelaldred6529]

Do find your videos very intresting Charlie like your channel very much. Have been a bit unwell this week soon been getting through a selection of your videos to boost my moral up a bit and you do put a smile on my face thankyou.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

What a heartwarming comment Michael, I do that you have a speedy recovery. Regards Charlie.

[@paulmundill5636]

Great video with really clear shots of the difficult bits. I repaired my Heljin Hymek recently and it took a lot of trial and error to workout how to reassemble the bogie unit, in despiration I removed the clip and in it popped so easy. If I had had this videoit would have been a simple job instead of taking all day! By the way Gaugemaster sell a full range of Heljan parts and have all the parts diagrams on their web site.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it Paul even though it was a little late for you. Stay safe. Regards Charlie

[@modelrailwaynoob]

Good job. I love my Heljan locos. So far, they all work ok.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Good news Noob.

[@roystudds1944]

Excellent video Charlie, probably way above my skill set but very interesting and enjoyable to watch. Thanks for sharing. Roy.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting Roy.

[@ianjames1352]

Nice job Charlie. I have both falcon and dp2 in Green. I run them to see if the locomotives works but the engines have not been round the layout yet. Hopefully to have track complete next year. I look forward to the next chadwick Video cheers 👍😀

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Ian, I’d run them occasionally just to keep them lubricated.

[@davidgreenwood5160]

Heart in mouth stuff Charlie. Wouldn’t want to try that on my n gauge locomotives 😱

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I really hope that you don’t David! Regards Charlie

[@bobainsworth5057]

"Without adult leadership how will we cope? " I'm still laughing. Great video Charlie. It seems if you turn the one truck so that towers are at same end, the wires are the same . Mass production woo! Woo! .

[@kevinheard8364]

still laughing with you, just great videos from a person so easy to enjoy. The more I watch, the more I also appreciate the time and PATIENCE (oh, my goodness) it must take to adjust the camera, fiddle with trying to get some "nearly-microscopic" plastic nib to seat into some "blind" little hole (the shorter nib of the circular whatever-it-was thingy).... only to have to readjust the camera and try a "second take". oh, my... kudos once again to you, sir @Chadwick Model Railway

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great comments gentlemen I really appreciate it. Regards Charlie

[@alancope9962]

Brilliant video Charlie, glad you could fix it

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Alan, we got there in the end mate.

[@davidsheriff8989]

Dr Charlie with all the patience in the World..good camera work to show the problems..

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting David.

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Nice one Charlie. So much going on. Video is spot on.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks mate I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@robertgates7686]

Thanks for your very informative video. I have 7 Heljan locos and fortunately have not had your problem to date. Although you did not mention it, I find it safer after maintenance or repairs to check out if the address can be read on the programming track after I destroyed a decoder due to a self induced short circuit.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An excellent point Robert, regards Charlie

[@frankhellman6879]

Sometimes MRR (model railroading) is MMR, model maintenance & repair. Personally, I just put broken locos in the roundhouse. The little HO maintenance staff takes care of everything! Great group of professionals they are. 😉

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great comment Frank, these things are sent to try us!

[@charlesemerson6763]

Same problem split couplings on bogies. I made a brass collar that was a shrink fit over the couplings and used Loctite bearing fit to fit the plastic to the shaft. I also replaced the the Heljan slot car motor with a Mashima motor. With that Zimo decoder those blue and grey wires for the stay alive capacitor I would fit a bit shrink wrap over the ends as if you haven't disabled the stay alive feature those wires are live.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great point Charles, I shall sort it out. Regards Charlie

[@hellooldchap]

Common issue on the Heljan 47s too. Make sure when taking bogie apart that the wheels go back right way round to avoid shorting the electrics. 15:57 the centre wheel is wrong way round for example.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It seems to make no difference!

[@redbank542]

Excellent Charlie. I thought the motor on my 1970s Hornby Hymec was a pain to service 😁 I’ve also started using Tamiya Cera-Grease HG for the gears. It’s quite light compared to others and seems to work well

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Servicing is a burden, too much oil or not enough!

[@SpookyEchos]

Great job as usual! Even though I'll probably never see one of these it was interesting to learn how they work.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it Ian.

[@SpookyEchos]

@@ChadwickModelRailway yes thank you! You have been a huge inspiration to a fairly young modeler just getting started. Especially your scenic episodes!

[@davidfirth8999]

Hi Charlie I think the wires are like this because they manufacture one bogie assembly and when it’s in the opposite end of the loco it’s transposed so the wire seems to be swapped over. Dave Firth

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Exactly right David. Regards Charlie.

[@martinworrall5888]

If you turn one bogey round and put it next to it partner then the wires are on the same side, which makes sense because one bogey is going forward and the other one is going backwards when on the train. Another very very interesting vlog Charlie 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Sorry Martin, my guess is that it’s just cheaper to make them identical.

[@martinworrall5888]

@@ChadwickModelRailway haha 😂 ok 👍

[@peterpocock9062]

Good video Charlie. I've repaired a number of these joints on Ozzi made locos. Unfortunately it is a little too common a problem. It always seem the favourite loco is the victim! But the worst is a split gear, now that is a challenge., especially tracking down a replacement part!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

These problems are sent to try us Peter.

[@yeovilcentralmainline2307]

I had to replace the bogie spigot on one of my class 33's today, talk about a coincidence! First time anything has happened like that to my Heljans and I have a couple over twenty years old. I can tell you that the fiddle room for getting the bogie to line up is practically nil unlike the class 53!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Yes, sometimes we wish for tiny fingers.

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Brilliant video Charlie I find that all locos have some kind of issue good thing you were able to find the issue and fix it a skill that I admire. It would of taken me ages to find the problem if that was my loco. But the end result is a nice running loco. Well done.- Nicholas.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Nicholas, I’m so pleased that you found the video interesting. Regards Charlie

[@johnodonoghue7381]

I got to this one a bit earlier Charlie , very good video I'll know where to sen all my broken engines in future ha ha

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’d rather emigrate!

[@andrewstevenson5449]

A good job, well done. You have to wonder how they come up with the designs for the drive mechanisms in model locos: so many different ways to connect the motor to the wheels! Regarding the three connectors at each end, I think a small dot of three different colour paint on each of the three male and female connectors would make reconnecting it all a bit simpler - a bit like the Xs scribed on the motor and chassis. I wonder if there's an issue with the plastic Heljan use that's a bit too brittle. You'd sort of hope it would need a heck of a lot of force to crack those whatever-they're-calleds. Maybe the other takeaway from this is don't make your Heljan locos struggle too hard.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An excellent comment Andrew, regards Charlie

[@shanecollier7952]

Subscribed today. Fantastic video and diagnosis.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It’s great to have you on-board Shane. Regards Charlie

[@shanecollier7952]

@@ChadwickModelRailwaymany thanks.

[@tonyslight826]

Your very brave Charlie

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Needs must Tony.

[@hermitageroad4713]

really usfull video I also remember seeing falcon in service when allocated to bath road from pete

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Pete, yes happy days.

[@Shelffield]

Thanks Charlie, very interesting and informative. I do like Falcon and an example is on my list. Already have Kestrel which I suspect will be of similar construction.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m sure it is Andy. Sadly I never did see kestrel, regards Charlie

[@tomlawton7087]

Charlie, since not everyone has your success with cleaning oily metalwork and then super-gluing the bits back together. Might I recommend either A43 Threadlock or A70 Studlock, both of which are oil-tolerant, and so not so sensitive to residual oil.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Two new products to me Tom. Thanks for sharing.

[@JamesPetts]

I think that you can get the tail lights to turn on/off independently of the headlights by plugging the tail lights into one of the accessory sockets on the PCB - that certainly works with the Heljan 00 gauge class 15. You may find that preferable to having the head lights permanently disabled on one side.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I shall certainly check it out James, however one chap has mentioned that it was for the three rail system.

[@JamesPetts]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Interesting. Do Heljan make PCBs for three rail models...? Certainly, switching the socket into which I plugged the lights on one side and then reconfiguring the decoder worked for me on the Heljan class 15.

[@HemelDownModelRailway]

Glad you got your falcon fixed great job 👍🏻

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mark, she’s a lovely model.

[@barrywest8944]

Hi Charlie, another great video well done.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Barry, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it.

[@markfisher8206]

Thanks so much Charlie another great how to video!

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Mark, regards Charlie.

[@martinpattison1567]

Sod's Law one end will go straight in and the other (That will be the Phone then) not. It doesn't matter how you pronounce the word, Hejian, it doesn't make the price any lower so unless fortune smiles on me. I will own one. Great Video once again. Thank you, Charlie. Martin. (Thailand)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found interesting Martin, sadly these things are never straightforward. Regards Charlie

[@RobA500]

Nicely explained and demonstrated, I haven’t got any Heljan diesel locomotives myself but if I do get one it’s something to look out for. I do have an O2 Tango which could fall apart just looking at it, they are very fragile.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

It is certainly a delicate hobby Rob. Regards Charlie

[@1701_FyldeFlyer]

Nice one Charlie. Isnt it always the case that the 'first' of a pair goes in easily then you struggle with the 2nd?! Good shout out for Roads&Rails, they seem one of the few places you can actually hear the sound decoder files before you buy.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased you enjoyed it mate, and hopefully I’ll do a speaker comparison in the next video or the one after that. Regards Charlie

[@channelsixtysix066]

Not knowing what I was doing, never stopped me, Charles. 😛

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Great strategy SS.

[@RicktheRecorder]

Thank you for another excellent video. I think if I had paid serious money for such a model I would have been most disappointed on opening this one up to find the nasty plastic mechanics. I can't imagine Binns Road ever thinking this was a satisfactory way to build a drive chain. Plastic universal joints just pressed onto plated/polished shafts is no way to ensure any kind of longevity or proper transfer of power, on yours now entirely reliant on a drop of superglue. It's the sort of arrangement you find in a Christmas cracker toy. Not a single screw to hold anything together, just feeble plastic clips that in time will break off. It looks as if Heljan have gone for lots of nice detail on the outside, and nothing on the inside (what the eye don't see......)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Very true Rick, well said.

[@2010ditta]

She's a nice looking diesel Charlie..nice to see her in close up. Just to echo what they say in the comments below..always fascinating to watch. Sadly Falcon ended its days at my local depot..Ebbw Junction here in Newport, just doing minor freight turns between Newport and Cardiff. All the best.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Tim, happier times back then.

[@alan-sk7ky]

Trunnion is the word for the'thing' Charlie ;-)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s the one! Trunnion, it just rolls off the tongue.

[@barryturner2916]

Hi Charlie thank you for a fun fact informative video, great tip about using soft mat when stripping loco. I have serval Heljan class 47's and will carry out checks on these. Easy to follow strip and rebuild, more of the same please, take care great channel..

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Barry, I’m so pleased that you enjoyed it. Good luck with your fleet, regards Charlie

[@simonbradshaw3708]

Another really enjoyable and helpful video. I noticed you fitted the speaker above one of the bogies, have you done the same thing with the Hymeks? I sound fitted one of mine and out the speaker in the fuel tank underneath whilst putting a stay alive on top of the circuit board using a Zimo chip. Just wondered if there is a better way of doing that for my next Hymek? Thanks again for an interesting video, look forward to the next one.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I think that your solution is probably the best one Simon. My only Hymek with sound is an ESU V3.5 and has just the small round speaker installed. Can you recall which speaker you used?

[@donaldshroyer8633]

I do wish you modeled in N scale and with American products, so that at times like this when I realize I've just been mesmerized by one of your vids, I haven't spent 40 odd minutes learning about something not in my scale and not used on my continent. 😉

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

That’s the price of entertainment Donald! Regards Charlie

[@jeffjones6107]

Very informative video enjoyed it Charlie 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Thanks Geoff I’m so pleased that you found it interesting mate.

[@jeffjones6107]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Jeff Charlie not Geoff ha ha 😉

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

So sorry Jeff. Regards Charlie

[@gordonhanning476]

Excellent video well explained very informative as are all your videos even though I don't understand the dcc stuff cause I am a bit of a neanderthal. Keep up the good work mate.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

At least this video was just applicable to DC modellers as well as DCC guys too. Regards Charlie

[@briansa]

Excellent, better than a Haynes manual for my Land Rover :-)

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

Mine just had the cam belt changed! £££££

[@briansa]

@@ChadwickModelRailway - even more expensive than a new sound fitted loco, LOL

[@JumbleLane]

Interesting video Charlie. On the subject of the disconnected tail light, is there a spare output on the decoder that can be connected and you can simply set the output on when you want the tail lights on. I know it’s manual faff but if you are making a video you will have at least the lights on when you want them on. I noticed it was a sound decoder and looked like an ESU, unlike most general 8 pin where you have a floating violet wire which would be another function. Regards, Geoff.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

An excellent point Geoff, and one which I will will look into. No it’s a Zimo decoder. Regards Charlie

[@JumbleLane]

@@ChadwickModelRailway Well, being a Zimo chip it is possible it can be programmed accordingly to take into account this function as a lot of the Zimo chips with the Paul Chetta sound files have this function built in, my Sutton 24 does this and also some customised Zimo chips with Paul Chetta files do this.

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

Brillant video and I must check my Helijn class 17 & 15 out. If my class 17 has a drive start problem I might sent it away for repair as to get the loco body off its got very awkward buffer holding pins you have to take off , and have heard there a nightmare to put back on again.the class 15 looks more easier? as you remove the battery box and 2 screws holding the body on.

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

They can be troublesome but I wish you luck Ian.

[@ianstransporthistorystuff8175]

@@ChadwickModelRailway cheers for this video Charlie as think you might of helped alot of people out with Helijn locos or Hellyan if your posh 😂

[@railway187]

Very good master class 👍

[@ChadwickModelRailway]

I’m so pleased that you found it interesting mate.