Hornby Dublo Deltic : Repair Request

I was sent this Hornby Dublo Deltic by a chap called Phil who said he got it new in 1962 and it had probably never really been serviced.
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[@User-3O3]

It's impressive to come across such an old model that is still in the possession of the original owner that bought it new in the 60's.

[@johnclarke7828]

That was an interesting service, repair. I enjoy watching your repairs, you are a very patient and knowledgeable man. CREPELLO won the 2000 Guineas and the Derby in 1957. Many locomotives were named after horses.

[@astolatpere11]

I really appreciate you bringing these old locos back to life. Most satisfying.

[@YsanneOshea]

Dating from September 1962 myself, I chucked when you mentioned that it had never been serviced. Sometimes I know how it feels! As always, a great restoration Sir! Thank you!

[@gregoryarchbold8043]

It’s a testimony to the quality of Hornby build of the time that after 62 years it’s still going strong, and of course your amazing skill to extend its life to hopefully another 62 years. Well done as always Bill and both informative and entertaining.

[@darrenhillman8396]

Nice job, Bill. Good to see a classic Dublo model brought back to life.

[@JerseyBill-x9r]

Traction tires are a problem if they don't seat properly, and some aftermarket tires are just not up to snuff. You took a motor drawing more than a 1/2 an amp and got it down to 0.3 of an amp. I don't get many Hornby locomotives here in the states, so I have never seen that drive system before. If I do run into one of these this reference video will be perfect so thanks in advance. Great repair and video, Jersey Bill

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Nice work Bill. Those old motors will outlast the current sealed versions. Better to be able to service than not. Layout is looking great. 👍

[@johnbishop6667]

Hi Bill I have a couple of these with John Holland tyres . They are not fast but like all old hornby stuff , bullet proof . My original loco's as bought new by my parents , an 0 6 2 tank and an F8 are circa 1958 and I have a lot more that age all serviced by me and going strong .

[@HowardLeVert]

A good job there, Bill. I use the traction tyres sold by John Holland for my Dublo diesels - they're the translucent type you mention.

[@martinbarker5045]

I have a few three rail dublo engines,steam and diesel. Still going strong. I'm 64 and they were passed down to me from my dad. Great video as usual.👍

[@grahamogden8749]

Great video, its good to see these older locomotives runing as they should - its great to watch and learn from your videos.

[@hughoconnor9172]

Try getting a modern Hormby going that long into the future!

[@AndrewKodachrome-qo9qs]

Morden Hornby will be a pile of talcum powder in 60 years time..

[@petersmith4455]

hi Bill, remember when these came out, but my parents got me the class 20, but it was known as the 1000bhp diesel then, ! i have to say motors and gears have improved since then,

[@johnstephens649]

Great to see and very timely as I have a similar (all green) version of the Dublo Deltic of a similar age that still wants to run but has virtually no traction and have been meaning to give her a good clean up and replace the traction tyres. Interesting point is that as long as I can remember this loco, and my father brought her new in the 1960’s, she has always been sluggish at first but after a few circuits seems to “warm up” and settle into good running.

[@petertate8366]

Great repair Bill, makes enough racket for a genuine 55 ! But it runs well and ive got a soft spot for these old models. Well done mate.

[@roberthocking9138]

Nice job Bill, great to see the old brass and metal fittings in those old models

[@asleeds]

Engineering not disposable rubbish. 👍🏽 A joy to see.

[@charlesemerson6763]

Not to bad for an old girl like that. The bevel gears and worms were probably straight out of the Meccano catalogue.

[@forrestrobin2712]

Real engineering ! Will the Chinese stuff of today still be running in 2086? I doubt it 🙄 My wife was asking me what I wanted for my 60th tonight. Thanks for reminding me of the Ronald Dodd magnetiser ! I really need one of those ❤

[@stevestockwell-qm8wr]

I Realy Enjoyed This Video Especially Be It Was A Old Locomotive, Great To See Things Last,If You Look After Them ,Rather Than Today's Model Locomotive

[@glennmorris8386]

Good evening Bill, Having as part of my fleet several good old Hornby Dublo locomotives, the semi transparrent tyres are I believe are supplied by, what were a Wrenn product, from a company who trades on eBay under the name wrenngalore. While I nave found them to be pretty good, I have found regardless of the locomotlve manufacturer that Marklin Traction tyres are the best, usually stocked by Jedlam Toy and Models, based in Glastonbury or The Engine Shed, Gaugemaster, ln Arundel. All the best, and keep on repairing the loco's, preserving them for future generations. Thank you.Glenn,

[@stevestockwell-qm8wr]

Those Model's Were Made To Last ....!,Great Job There oobill 👍👍

[@peternorris6438]

As always some good tips especially about the brush springs

[@granddadtony]

Another fine video Bill. On your way to 12k subscribers now😃😃

[@carolinerogers1057]

Great job

[@tombeck6335]

Well done Bill 👍👍

[@stevechapman-s1q]

fantastic job

[@stuartburton1167]

I have been wondering if fitting some sound absorbing foam insulation inside the body would help. It's a mostly empty metal box that might act as an echo chamber. Unfortunately I haven't got any dublo diesel models to try it out on.

[@davidmorris1825]

I keep looking out for an explanation and may have missed it but .. go on .. what's with "The Gnome's Legs". I guess its like 'The Broken Drum' ( you can't beat it!) but I can't work it out .... Love the channel .... mending things is the ultimate therapy and the essence of doing good IMHO ... keep it up and thank you

[@darren25061965]

Bill did once explain, and if memory serves me correctly it was a humerous remark made by Bills Brother about pub names, you can always find a "Gardeners Arms" but never "The Gnomes Legs", a reference to gardeners who decorate their gardens with Garden Gnomes.

[@oobill]

There was a pub in my home town called "The Gardeners Arms". My son said to me one day that if he ever owned a pub he'd call it "The Gnome's Legs". There may be a second pub opening on the other side of the layout. It'll be called something equally as daft.

[@mikeking2539]

I often wonder if the designers had ever seen the real locomotives they were designing...lol ... Nice service/repair the other traction tyers made a would of difference !

[@muir8009]

Interesting you mention that, in this instance they hadn't. The prototype hadn't been built at the time hence the original all over green livery, hornby presumed it would be based on the EE type 4. The tumblehome was unknown as well, although dp1 should've been noted, but sans tumblehome likely suited casting better anyway

[@hodderfly1666]

Bill, I am trying to find a wiring diagram you did that was shown in one of your videos about how you wire up point motors. I have not been able to find it. Can you remember which video it was in? Regards Ian

[@oobill]

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[@hodderfly1666]

Bill, many thanks another star response I now need to order some green wire I already have black and red.

[@stephendavies6949]

Now THAT'S a museum piece that would run proudly next to my City of London steam loco (which you also fixed). And a Deltic running session too! Top job, Mr Bill.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

Good video as always thanks lee

[@barrytillman2818]

Just a thought but why did they fit traction tyres to such a heavy loco 🤔

[@oobill]

Compared to some modern diesel models it's not really that heavy but yes it would be fine without them unless pulling a heavy load or dealing with gradients. I think Hornby Dublo prided themselves on the pulling power of this model though.

[@muir8009]

​@oobill there seems to have arisen lately a belief that if a loco is heavy enough it doesn't need traction tyres, which isn't actually a reality. One can run the dublo deltic (or its twin power unit co-bo) Fine without traction tyres, just on grades they're not so great. Older märklin rely very much on traction tyres, again they're heavy weights for H0 (800 to 1200gms) and with their heavy weight on a grade they just spin. I have noticed of course that model railway theory has changed in more recent years, and I think that's where the weight/tyres thing comes into it. Nowadays folks give apocalyptic warnings don't go steeper than a 2% grade. Dark forebodings are given for those extremists who might run 2 1/2 or 3%. Like don't run less than second radius curves etc. With the old märklin 2-10-0's and crocodiles breeze around 11 inch curves. 8 to 10% grades: no probs. Traction tyres were a boon to those who wanted to run their trains in an environment they wanted. An FYI dublo steamers weren't so susceptible: when dublo went two rail they neede plated wheel treads to get electrical conductivity to an acceptable level. With 3 rail of course conductivity issues are basically negated so cast drivers without rims had considerably better grip, and with two rails poor conductivity cast rims just wouldn't work

[@davidderbidge8232]

Hi bill just to let you know that youtube keeps unsubscribing me and there doing it on a lot of channels i subscribe to.all it means is you will lose a lot of subscribers because of it so you may need to mention it on your channel ive tried different settings but its still happening.thanks.

[@maltnz]

Many other channels report having the same unsubscribe issue.

[@davidderbidge8232]

​@maltnz youtube are doiing it but why

[@maltnz]

@@davidderbidge8232 One of life's great mysteries.