Great stuff. Interestingly, if you look at photos of the prototype, the brake handle looks a lot more like the one you fitted. One other addition you could make is to use Glue 'n' Glaze to glaze the cab windows.
@gs4253 жыл бұрын
Glue n gkaze is a good idea. The only problem I've found is they set very soft and slightly tacky so the smallest bits stick to it.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
I've not used it before but I've seen it being advertised. Maybe one day I will check it out, Thank you
@brianartillery3 жыл бұрын
Lovely. The cries of "TOY TRAIN" have been forever silenced. I always had a feeling that those little 'pocket rocket' engines would scrub up nice. You've proved it. Thank you.
@greatnorthernrailwaytother47113 жыл бұрын
I cut up small pieces from a Peco points pack and use them for window glazing on buildings.
@LondontransporduckL996 ай бұрын
Dident expect you hear jago
@TKS601633 жыл бұрын
FWR "Fathers Wonderful Railway". Tell your dad that Layout is amazing. Your ability to take something so simplistic and turn it into something that looks like it came out of the Hornby "Super Detail" range, is outstanding! Can't wait for the next episode! Keep up the good work!
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you what a great comment 😊, I will tell him 😁
@fredtedstedman3 жыл бұрын
super job Tris . have to agree the large couplings would be the size of a double bed !
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes it was nice to shrink them down 😊
@chrissharp50733 жыл бұрын
Turning an ugly duckling into a Swan. An impressive and skilful upgrade of a really basic model into a little gem. A joy to watch and a great tutorial on how to achieve a greater level of modelling. Thank you for sharing and motivating me to upgrade some of my older model trains.
@OONeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris, Its nice to know I am motiving you to work on your old locos!
@marioroberto19693 жыл бұрын
Hello. Buenas tardes. Mario from the wet Buenos Aires Argentina. Excellent work, congratulations. The model has been very nice. My admiration from Argentina.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Very much!!
@grandadchoochoo75693 жыл бұрын
Great idea to choose the Hornby basic 0-4-0 tank loco. There must be millions of them out there. Great job Tris.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 There are alot indeed.
@JanjyGiggins3 жыл бұрын
This is really interesting and useful. Please do more videos like this! I'd love to see how you'd tackle something like a Dean Single. I'm just getting into the hobby and I'm really interested in how to take cheaper models and detail them up to look nice.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I can plull up some old memories for you. Glad you enjoy the channel
@JanjyGiggins3 жыл бұрын
@@OONeal Well, not so much old memories as a new hobby I'm exploring through cheaper second-hand models. But videos like this are definitely good inspiration!
@davidclough73463 жыл бұрын
Great video - informative and inspirational without some of the inane chatter that others desire to inflict upon us. Like the banners - easy to note things down 👍
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@morphman32 Жыл бұрын
What a transformation and so impressive 👏. I would really love to have ago myself but, I'm just not confident enough. When it comes to scenery though I am able to create a naturalistic effect and I very much enjoy doing buildings especially town and country style stations. I have now subscribed so that I can learn more of your skills. Thank you for such an informative video.
@OONeal Жыл бұрын
Thank you, i am glad you enjoyed it and pleased you have subbed
@ukwolf863 жыл бұрын
Watching this video has really inspired me to have a good go on some of my 00/009 locos! Thanks 👍🏻 The descriptions and where you got the various items was very helpful.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@route7railway5673 жыл бұрын
Hey Tris…. What a great little project. There are plenty of entry level locos that can be improved to look really good…..Well done you. Regards …. Steve 👍
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Cheers, I hope others take up the task of doing some detail work.
@roystudds19443 жыл бұрын
Great transformation Tris. That locomotive looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Roy.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Roy! Means alot 😊
@ghostengineer3 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful job. I just got this locomotive, well same type in the most recent Christmas set. I really like the way it runs etc. I'm going to leave that as a Santa express steamer but I will purchase the set again(only way I can get 1 cheap here in the states at $60 for the entire set) and repaint the steamer. I never have it stalling on points etc.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, that’s great I hope you get one for a good price
@bionicgeekgrrl Жыл бұрын
This is a loco i remember my father having when I was a kid, at least a version of the tooling. Great work and a fairly simple guide to how effective updating older models can be.
@gregoryhale22023 жыл бұрын
Tris, that is a wonderful job, a huge congratulations is well deserved, the difference is amazing, like chalk & cheese. Cheers Greg
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Greg, I appreciate that it was fun to do and I’m glad you enjoyed it
@gs4253 жыл бұрын
Very inspirational video Tris, and as always, you have such a peaceful sounding delivery. Perfect late night viewing. Regards Gary
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@garethw88843 жыл бұрын
Wow what a fantastic job you did of this fella. Looks awesome.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gareth, Glad you like it!
@graymichael093 жыл бұрын
Tris, didn't know you did this. Been watching all of your Schumacher videos to help build my laydown.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
I guess we all have other hobbies, you found mine 😁
@graymichael093 жыл бұрын
@@OONeal be watching a lot more. Just bought first set for my little boy.
@marklittlejohn14573 жыл бұрын
Excellent work triss must have the patience of the gods thankyou for the video
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Ah Thank you 😁
@LetsGo_413 жыл бұрын
What an excellent little project video. Well done on how it turned out. Great way to show off your talents.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, it’s a good way to build your confidence 😊
@lord-al-20243 жыл бұрын
What a superb rebuild of a cheap loco. I was not sure at first but your insight to the rebuild was awesome and the out come was fantastic Tris.Top Man.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir 😁 I did wonder what people might be thinking when I did it 😊
@ausfoodgarden2 жыл бұрын
You did a great job on this loco. Not sure I'd spend that much time and money on a very basic model, but you certainly got a good result.
@eddyweller45033 жыл бұрын
Thanks tris, that was a great very informative video, I've got a 14xx with missing handrails and some Mark's on the body, you've inspired me to give it a go. I've got a little cheap loco I can practice on. The engine looks great. Eddy xx
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@thehobbyistden37203 жыл бұрын
Great job on the repaint & Upgrade of the little locomotive!
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@wheezypalacemodels77263 жыл бұрын
Hi Tris, that is something I have not done and I must say, you made that look soo easy… Great results, good watch..enjoyed that.. All the best, Chris
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
It was enjoyable to do thank you and I’m looking forward to trying more difficult tasks 😊 thank you. I’ve finished your parts by the way. I plan to post them tomorrow 😊
@eugeniomarins29363 жыл бұрын
Dear Sir, This was indeed an enjoyable lesson. Great result. Cheers from Brazil.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’m glad it’s helped in some way 😊
@wicky05703 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant video. Very inspirational. I have a number of these budget locomotives still in boxes that I have never used as considered too 'basic'. I will now have a go at trying out your 'super detailing'. Thanks for sharing this wonderful video.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin, yes there is alot that can be done to make the basic locos look a little more detailed. I'm looking to do another one again one day.
@SteamintheNorthWest3 жыл бұрын
Been looking forward to this one. The finished article looks great. Now where's my own little 0-4-0 🤔
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you must dig it out and spruce it up.
@ModelTrainOutsider3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant work, Tris; simply stunning looks. Also a new intro, I see.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 yes I hope you liked it
@PaulSmith-pl7fo3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tris. What a wonderful "conversion"; well done!
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul!
@chris.hailesheritagerailwa46703 жыл бұрын
What a way to go. Brilliant Tris. Thanks for tips.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris! I'm glad you liked it!
@Jordmund Жыл бұрын
I have this loco (already in GWR green) from my first starter set and I am planning on detailing it. Your video is a huge inspiration for me. I am afraid of installing proper handrails on the loco, but I can see it is totaly worth it.
@OONeal Жыл бұрын
Thank you, with the hand rails you just need to take your time and you will be fine. Perhaps practice on something else
@medwaypeninsulaMR3 жыл бұрын
Hi Tris- That came out very well and now looks a very nice Loco. Thanks for advising where you got the detailing items from. I have decided that with the cost of new locos (Hornby increasing by 10% ) I am getting older locos and adding detail. Cheers Kev
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
I think we can do a lot with the older locos which is such a positive when thinking of our wallets. Thank you for your comments 😊
@nicholasbishop33003 жыл бұрын
Lovely little make over and upgrade Well done Nick Australia
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nick! Its cool my video has reached you in Australia!
@RobA5003 жыл бұрын
That was a wonderful job Tris. I’m go to have to give it a go myself on day, I’ve also got some restoration jobs to do that can result in a bit of upgrading along the way.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob yes you should you will have fun 😊
@dibsyardshuntinglayout3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. You have a really relaxing manner, which makes it to listen to as well.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
@railwayjade3 жыл бұрын
Tris you made that loco look AWESOME
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jade, I appreciate that!
@rongoodwin40533 жыл бұрын
What a brilliant job, thanks for sharing.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@theangelsmodellingandrailways3 жыл бұрын
Superbly done Tris, those details made such a difference. So many great pointers and use of small parts, I've taken note of a few of them, as some of what you used is exactly what I'm after, great upload. All the best. Brian @ The Angels.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Hello Brian, that’s really great. I’m glad I can help in some way 😊
@nicolasstagg46572 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic, informative video. Amazing transformation. Well done you!!!
@OONeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@martynbertalan91433 жыл бұрын
Excellent work Tris.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@uwesmobatraumwelt3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video, the little locomotive turned out very nice. 👍👍👍 I have subscribed to your channel 👍 Many greetings Uwe
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Uwe! I'm glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@paulypyro3 жыл бұрын
well i'm impressed lol, I have one of these locos and didn't really look at it but you have inspired me to have a go and change it to something better, well done
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I’m glad I could do that for you 😊
@sonarfreq3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely superb job, well done, it looks like a completely different engine and so good.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was very enjoyable to do.
@railway1873 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video - I like modifying rolling stock and the techniques showed in this video are very interesting for me 👍🙏 🙋♂️Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪 🙋♂️
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I could help you in some way!
@charleswalsh98953 жыл бұрын
Excellent job and instruction
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Charles 😊
@kellypaws2 жыл бұрын
Really skilful work. Impressive to watch. Slight shame it's (yet) more GWR, for those of us that have that particular allergy. But there's no denying the wonderful work.
@IronHorseRailways2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's alright that lad, well done! It's nice adding these little bits to models... Sometimes thinking of the basic stuff on offer as a starting point and you can then add bits on as you wish over the weeks, months and years, you don't even need to change ALL of the details, just what you think should catch the eye a little more 😁 Good work mate👍
@bobbowen65 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this video...
@vandenbricks3 жыл бұрын
Really nice, hoping you do more videos like this!
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
I'll try my best sir, Thank you
@antman54742 жыл бұрын
Nice!! by the way I think the chimney stack top is made from painted metal, maybe copper, with a bit of gentle pursuasion it can be removed. Strip the the factory paint and if it is copper give it a polish before popping it back. update: I just removed it on my 101 and it's a yellow metal.
@OONeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I guess I will leave it but maybe consider it for the future 😊
@pressstart14903 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is just beautiful, congratulations man
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Means alot 😊
@lachd22613 жыл бұрын
That looks so damn good, well done!
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁
@davidsheriff89893 жыл бұрын
Fantastic...you have an eye for detail....
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@andrewstephenson35943 жыл бұрын
Tris, great video. Thanks
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Andrew!
@philippankhurst66803 жыл бұрын
Expert job, which will help many people overcome the terrors of taking a scalpel to a loco body. Great end result, but as a GW enthusiast I couldn't help noticing that you've got the lamp irons on the wrong way round. When looked at from the front they should look like a reversed capital L, with the bottom of the L on the left. When someone looks at what I've built and says 'I hope you don't mind me pointing out... ' I get really annoyed, so feel free to have a rant. Great job.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Hello no that’s great you’ve said it, I’m No expert on this so any advice is welcome 😊 I will look at changing them 😊 thank you again
@TheGWR0-4-03 жыл бұрын
I’ve been planning to do this to my starter loco for a while, you beat me to it! :) Great video! 👍
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Its super that it will give you reference in some way. Enjoy
@camerons75993 жыл бұрын
I loved it! Well done!
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Cameron 😊
@reconphil3 жыл бұрын
Very nice transformation & narration, though; I thought you should have glazed the windows. You can use the clear plastic packaging cut to size.
@greatnorthernrailwaytother47113 жыл бұрын
Great demonstration.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter!
@NicholassTrainChannel3 жыл бұрын
Lovley job Tris I have one of those Hornby 0-4-0 locos in CR Blue different body shape to yours I plan to do the same thing sometime. Paint my one into BR Black livery super detail it ect.- Nicholas.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nicholas!
@georgethomas78143 жыл бұрын
amazing, brilliant work.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you George!
@jackiehankin38592 жыл бұрын
These are Fab logos run superbly and great value I have 3 in different libraries
@jacobwalker60923 жыл бұрын
Amazing work! Love the detailing it’s so inspiring. Work you ever try modifying the valve gear?
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I was thinking about it but I felt that would be for another day. It would be nice to have something nicer in there
@DiggerEvans3 жыл бұрын
that was very informative you did a great job my friend
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 I'm pleased you think so
@DiggerEvans3 жыл бұрын
@@OONeal a pleasure to watch my friend, looking forward to the next video
@jacobriley9592 Жыл бұрын
This video was really good the end result was really nice. What tweezers do you use? The loco looks really smart
@FredWilbury3 жыл бұрын
Interesting nice job Sir
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
So nice of you
@petersmith44553 жыл бұрын
great video, well done, hornby must have red faces now..the Bagnall diesel could get the same treatment
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Peter 😊
@jamit25763 жыл бұрын
Excellent Work 👌👌👌
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@mattseymour8637 Жыл бұрын
Very nice modifications! Where did you get the lamp brackets from?
@KV125432 жыл бұрын
Great video Tris. Can you tell me what make and model are your snippers. ..xuron I assume but which one?
@henrybest40573 жыл бұрын
Great, but even better would be a lamp or two on those lamp irons.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
That’s very true 😊
@johnjephcote76363 жыл бұрын
GW lamp irons were actually sideways and the lamp slid on at its side-but that's not really relevant here tho' the loco is based on a little Holden one-off.
@TRAINBUILDER3 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@wally10223 жыл бұрын
Great Job Tris :)
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@blairgowrieforestrailwayan27863 жыл бұрын
Tris after watching you detail your Holden tank I had to get back to my modeling projects. The only thing which would have improved the model a bit more would be is to make a new chassis and valve gear.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Yes that would have been a lot of fun but I would save that for another time perhaps 😊 glad you liked it
@Finnertoncentralmodelrailway3 жыл бұрын
I'm doing something similar so thanks for the tips
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thats great, I'm glad I can help!
@roberthocking91382 жыл бұрын
I think I would try stripping and painting the body first, then adding all those brass and nickel metal parts and leave them as natural metal for a bit more bling . Great vid
@kymvalleygardensdesign53502 жыл бұрын
Nice job I enjoyed watching that
@Wasatch95Ай бұрын
Further proof that you don't need to spend a huge chunk of change or get the very best out of the box models to do some really good model railroading. I personally prefer to fiddle a bit with my locos and make them my own before I put them into service.
@OfficiallyOliverWalker Жыл бұрын
I liked the part where you modified it :)
@SaltyVan2 жыл бұрын
You deserve to be a narrator
@OONeal2 жыл бұрын
Well thank you 😊
@newobanproductions9993 жыл бұрын
Painting 101 in GWR Post-1928 is a bit ironic as the actual locomotive didn't make it to 1928, or past WWI. As the engine was considered "non-standard", No. 101 was scrapped in 1911 after around ten years of service.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your infomation
@onedimensionaldave81473 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see this done with another engine!
@OONeal2 жыл бұрын
I may have something on the way in the future
@brucewoods93773 жыл бұрын
Brilliant upgrade. Should have dropped in a 4-wire decoder
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
I was thinking about it but maybe sometime I will.
@class158productions3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Very informative and loved watching the progress.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@benforster62543 жыл бұрын
where do you get the coupling chain from? Because im interested in buying some
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
I already had it, I think some people use jewelry chain but If I find a good source I will share it on a future video.
@kenruble52922 жыл бұрын
You can insure that the holes in the standoffs (stanchions in NA) by inserting a piece of wire between all of them before gluing. Also, who makes the buffers?
@alanhaynes45763 жыл бұрын
Good work
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Alan! 😊
@MichalOrlowskiRacing3 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@johnjephcote76363 жыл бұрын
I can never get the right size of (overscale) three link couplings that I use for wagons and some coaches without corridor connections. I found some marine models chain but I have to open out the hooks. I do miss the old Jackson couplings of the 1960s.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Its a little tricky trying to get hold of the chains. I need to keep looking for it.
@willknipe94913 жыл бұрын
I've noticed that the tank engine used in the photo is a scaled down gwr prairie.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Its a GWR Holden 101 but I agree it has that look to it.
@terrier_productions3 жыл бұрын
Not boasting but I've been able to convert two GWR liveried 101s into a O-16.5 gauge (7mm scale) Double Fairlie..
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Nice I’m sure they look great
@Crlarl2 жыл бұрын
The footage of the running train looks a little odd. What framerate did your camera record at? I know that the video is 24 fps but it shouldn't look like this.
@OONeal2 жыл бұрын
It is filmed at 24 frames but KZbin do something to the videos so on some videos it has a strange movement. When I check my original footage and final video it is always smooth.
@JintySteam13 жыл бұрын
Its a pity you couldn't get different coupling rods. Apart from you made a simple toy look like a model!
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I would like to have another go at that oneday. I don't really know what options I have at the moment but I will scout around in the future 😊
@Steve-tq6yc2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tris where did you get the transfers from in this video please
@Kettenhund313 жыл бұрын
Good project... But GWR locos are all right-hand drive ,driver on the right, fireman on the left. They were the odd ones out post 1922.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
I see, That's interesting I never thought about left or Right hand drive. Thank you for commenting, I'm always learning new things in the comments section
@cormacafton60693 жыл бұрын
A have the same loco I got it in the valley drifter set and the motor isn't working properly it often stops at low speeds but that be from the rubbish hornby controller that came with it
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
I see, Make sure its clean and try using a 9V pp3 battery on the track to see if its the controller or the loco. If it works with the pp3 then it might be your controller.
@mikeweston28133 жыл бұрын
Footplate crew Uniforms Dark navy blue for new uniforms but after washing a few times the colour faded to a very light blue, The grease top hats are black with the top gloss black these where worn different styles as per the engine shed. Drivers had white shirts and black ties Never a RED tie but neck chiefs could be worn that colour . firemen did not wear ties unless a very important train.. Drivers had Black shine shoes but not the fireman as they where lower class and dirtier job . Footplate crew wear in Winter a Black jacket the fireman did not get his jacket until he had done a number of firing turns. All uniforms had black buttons sort of a plastic.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you that is very helpful I can use it to help guide me a bit better 😊
@mrseagull_13 жыл бұрын
Just use the vacuum pipes in the detail bag
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
You could do but they lack the detail.
@mrseagull_13 жыл бұрын
@@OONeal True
@aardappeleten77013 жыл бұрын
How much was the total you paid for all the detailing?
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
Not sure exactly as some of the packets have 10 pcs in which I would use on my other projects. The most expensive parts are the buffers which there are much cheaper options out there.
@aardappeleten77013 жыл бұрын
@@OONeal Ah got it, thankyou~ Yeah and I'd expect that sprung buffers would be quite expensive :d It's really cool what you did with such a simple loco and made it like something one might find in a railways model :D
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
@@aardappeleten7701 Thank you, if you have a watch on the video I put the prices on so you could have a little add up and then work out what you would be spending. alot of the parts are very handy for other projects too so you will have a nice box of bits to use when ever you like.