"That's one of the most realistic things I've ever seen!" Nobody tell him about real trains
@adriannash27053 жыл бұрын
He's seen and been on real trains, he does his reviews as accurate to the real life counterparts as possible while still being good for model railroads, hence why so many engines get bad marks for their looks or performance down the road
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
haha maybe I went a bit far Andrew... real trains are quite realistic too!! I'd say this is equally realistic then ;) Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@genericusername55203 жыл бұрын
but remember, we are not train enthusiasts we are MODEL train enthusiatsts
@PaulFisher3 жыл бұрын
@@genericusername5520 if put a little human figure with a camera shooting the tracks on your miniature layout, you would have…a model train enthusiast
@gteaz3 жыл бұрын
@@genericusername5520 You're not model train enthusiasts, you're extreme train enthusiasts.
@iceeblueburst033 жыл бұрын
Now the engines have a reason to finally get a brakevan for once lol, nice adjustment Sam! Sir Topham Hatt will be pleased!
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
haha absolutely - he will be actually, lol! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@nikerailfanningttm90463 жыл бұрын
Rip SPITEFUL BRAKE VAN
@marker68143 жыл бұрын
that won’t stop the 30 crashes that happen daily
@thomasandfriendsseries_20293 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains hey sam if you can make a brake van with real breaks are you able to make a steam engine that can puff real steam like the motorized trackmaster real steam thomas that everyone heard about????
@homiee2isback3372 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains indeed I am sam you are a really useful creator
@cerneysmallengines3 жыл бұрын
First off, let me just say fantastic. This is brilliant. I would make 2 changes, subtle changes. I would go to the horizontal position on the solenoid and have levers that act on BOTH axles. I would also get rid of the paddles and just go for a drum design. You dont want the wheels to get flat spots from dragging on the track. The drum, while it may yet lock up the wheels, they wont lock up in the same position each time. If you just make a drum that goes on the axle that the solenoid then contacts the outside radius, it should work just fine.
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Alex! Awesome ideas there too - though I would doubt you'd get flat spots from such infrequent use... maybe that'd be a good experiment idea? Lock up a wheelset and drag it round the track for hours to see what happens? Like the drum idea though! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@cerneysmallengines3 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains you are probably right. It's not like there's a lot of weight there to actually force the wheel on the track and grind it away
@keltonshirley18043 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains I would actually like to see that in an experiments video. I would say the constant friction would very lightly either rub down the wheels or enough heat from said friction would cause the wheels to flatten microscopically, maybe?
@eekee60343 жыл бұрын
I think any nascent flat spots would average out around the whole wheel unless you accidentally left the brake on while pulling it around with a loco.
@andrewcharlton40532 жыл бұрын
The issue with any flat spot, once you have one, it'll always stop on that spot and make it worse. Doubt there's anywhere near enough load to cause it here though.
@leokimvideo3 жыл бұрын
All it's missing is a TOAD face, then imagine how popular it would be then. Just make sure you put the face on the right end....UNLIKE MATTEL WHO MADE TOAD BACK THE FRONT
@FlyingDuckMan3603 жыл бұрын
+leokimvideo Learning Curve also did the same thing with Toad when he was released for the Thomas Wooden Railway line in 1998. This was fixed with the 2005 model (which also had a brake lever).
@smashkiller642 жыл бұрын
That still angers me to this day even though I know it shouldn’t as much!
@rickyprichard25742 жыл бұрын
Be grateful for what you got
@benj.kerman6097 ай бұрын
Isn't his face in CGI in the same place it is on his model?
@jessebourgelas88113 жыл бұрын
Hopefully this breakvan doesn't need an exciting adventure that involves going forwards.
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
haha! xD
@percythelittlegreenengine15073 жыл бұрын
Nice reference my man
@bloodyhell82013 жыл бұрын
He's bloody spiteful!
@rbdaviesTB33 жыл бұрын
Cue the William Tell Overture!
@keltonshirley18043 жыл бұрын
@@rbdaviesTB3 As a musician in college, and that being one of my favorite pieces, I am pleased someone actually knows the name of the tune. Most people call it the "Lone Ranger" since its the title theme.
@henrybest40573 жыл бұрын
For more braking power, put some more weight in it. If you put a bridge rectifier between the pickups and the solenoid, it will work whichever way round the DC voltage is (forward or reverse). A capacitor after the bridge rectifier will smooth out some of the PWM to the solenoid.
@warhamsterful3 жыл бұрын
A full bridge rectifier?
@henrybest40573 жыл бұрын
@@warhamsterful AFAIK there is no such thing as a half bridge rectifier.
@warhamsterful3 жыл бұрын
@@henrybest4057 sorry.. was doing the @electroboom line.. there is no way to do an accent in text.
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
haha love it! Yes more weight would do the job, and the only issue with the rectifier would be the voltage drop - the coil was only just grabbing the shaft at 12v... a FBR might drop 1-2v, which would stop it working properly... I think DCC would definitely be the way to go... as a decoder could supply a full clean 12v straight to the solenoid! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@henrybest40573 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains How about reducing or removing the spring and just letting gravity move it down? That should make it easier to activate at a slightly lower voltage.
@djchappell17263 жыл бұрын
Apparently Google knows I still love trains, despite not participating in the hobby for almost a decade! This was absolutely WONDEROUS to watch! Hell, I might would even toss 20 USD at you for a version your completely happy with. I agree that it's 'realistic'. After all, who in there right mind would expect a brake van to stop a runaway train on a downward mountain grade!? -Sincerely, a new subscriber!
@welshpete123 жыл бұрын
This is fascinating ! I worked on the rail for nearly fifty years . A couple of things that might be of interest to you . On the underside of the body of the brake van was very large and thick concrete blocks . It was made up in two parts and was about a foot to 18 inches thick . I'm not sure if this is correct , but the weight was 2 or 4 tons ,sorry I can't remember which. When we were running steam and yes I was on the railway when diesel came in to use. The brake system worked with vacuum . But when diesel came in it changed to air . The vacuum brake was incredibly sensitive . But drivers used to complain how harsh the airbrake was. when applied , the vacuum brake started at the rear of the train and worked its way forward .Which gave us an advantage, it kept the whole train under tension. But with air brake at first it was from the engine . Which could have caused a derailment with the wagons pushing forward This was quickly changed to it came on the full length of the train at the same time. I had to deal with a death of a guard . He must have gone out onto the veranda part of the van . This was in the middle of the night and leaning on the door . But the bar that went across the top of it was not in place so he fell .
@stormbowman71483 жыл бұрын
Nice idea. I would use a servo though. A solenoid, as you also mentioned, will not take constant power well.
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Sure a servo would totally do a better job... but that was complicated ;) Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@stormbowman71483 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains Well as a future improvement, you could use a decoder. The ESU LokPilot has servo controls, and if you use the LokSound, you could add some cool brake squeal. :D
@Mackenzie_EV3 жыл бұрын
this might just be the coolest thing i've seen from your 3D printing endeavours, excellent stuff!!!
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
haha thank you so much - glad you liked it! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@rbdaviesTB33 жыл бұрын
Amazing concept Sam, and I could see this being of great use on layouts, for instance allowing for simulated breakaways, gravity-shunting, etc. Might I suggest adding weights to the van (and possibly the trucks) - this would make the consist more likely to roll on a gentler gradient and give the van a greater degree of adhesive weight/braking force.
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Rhys - a surprising number of people said this would be useful.... I never dreamed it could be!! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@richardserridge27673 жыл бұрын
I love this idea! Try putting some weights inside the brake van to give it more stopping ability maybe? Also, would a small point motor with a shaft work to apply and release the brakes with more control? I do love your experiment videos!
@stevekovoc39393 жыл бұрын
You know what I just realized. You could also use this chassis as a brake for a gravity railway. You could have a layout that has an incline, then bring some trucks (some box vans would probably be a better idea considering this design) down the hill using gravity until you start putting on the brakes to stop and/or slow down the trucks. Once you get to the bottom, you could then just have a loco pull the trucks back up.
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Oh now there's an idea - that'd be amazing!! Maybe there is a use for this after all! ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@benward57323 жыл бұрын
I was thinking incline railway too would look realistic as heck :)
@adamchmielewski61623 жыл бұрын
Or a winch, like a rollercoaster
@thomas785523 жыл бұрын
This was one of the most fun videos I think you've made Sam. Great idea taken to completion, and what a great result! So fun watching, probably 10x more fun running it! I really hope you keep playing around with the concept and please show us any improvements!!!
@KohleCoke Жыл бұрын
I think it would be neat to revisit this concept but using a similar method of braking as dynamic braking on American locomotives (or regenerative brakes on electric cars) use: The electric motors are turned into generators and the current is put thriugh a massive resistor grid, which turns the energy into heat and creates a braking force inside the motors. Not exactly sure how it'd work at a small scale, but it would be interesting to explore the idea!
@TheGWR0-4-03 жыл бұрын
This was great to watch and it’s a great design! But can it beat an engine?
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
haha no... can't beat an engine in my book ;) Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@Beaglington3 жыл бұрын
What a great idea! Fantastic to see it working, it remind me of the Triang gimmickry of things like the Giraffe Car and the TPO and log wagons, something that's fun, pointlessly functional and endlessly entertaining as you get to play the guard applying their brakes.
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much - yeah it is definitely in the same vein as those Tri-ang toys isn't it? Glad you liked it! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@KD_king.daniel3 жыл бұрын
This should be put on sale!😳 that’s amazing how it brakes realistically!
@roberthuron91603 жыл бұрын
Well done,and your thinking cap is working overtime! I had a reprint of a LSW working timetable[1909[,back then,a hand braked train(frt),was limited by brakevan weight,and gradients! Nominally,there was a load limit of 20 axles,per train! And coal loads were 1&1/2, of regular wagons! Interesting reading and that way you can be protypical,and historical too!! The LNWR also pulled that with passenger carriages,a part of FYI!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT 👍!
@muir80093 жыл бұрын
If you're interested Sam, the gauge II version from 110 years ago lay the solenoid flat and just used a counter spring (like what peco points have) but operated the actual brake shoes. The similar period slip coaches appeared to have used the axle design. A mechanical flywheel was attached to an axle to increase momentum. Like so much from the period things like that been long forgotten, awaiting a revisit by good folks like yourself :)
@MarcusWhitelam3 жыл бұрын
Hi sam as an idea, would adding traction tires help add more braking strength and grip?
@henriquen.86113 жыл бұрын
Please, no traction tires in this chat
@MarcusWhitelam3 жыл бұрын
@@henriquen.8611 that's why I thought it an idea because traction tyres are terrible but the idea might work
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
It totally would, great idea! But then you'd be down to just 2 pickups, which means you'd get intermittent power delivery to the solenoid... and each time the power gets cut, the brake gets applied! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@eekee60343 жыл бұрын
My best accidental click on KZbin! :) I wasn't expecting a model railway video to be fun and interesting; haven't thought about the hobby properly for too long. There was one time when I thought about buying N-gauge so I could make a complicated layout in the little space I have, but I forgot about it again because I have too many other things I want to do. Nice use of attic space, by the way. I love the painted beams. :D
@DecentFarts3 жыл бұрын
I'll say it again. I'm really happy you started 3d printing. Your creativity is really shining now.
@trainfanproductions71493 жыл бұрын
At this point u could create a company that makes detailed model trains
@jaysontadlock18713 жыл бұрын
More importantly, in ANY scale.
@trainfanproductions71493 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
haha that would be fun... I don't think I'd have the time though! xD Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@ianhartley3953 жыл бұрын
That really was satisfying to see in action!
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Tell me about it!! Didn't expect it to be that satisfying! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@fantomita_rider4773 жыл бұрын
Next episode: How to 3d print hydraulic disc brakes for your model trains
@drewzero13 жыл бұрын
Adding a working Westinghouse air brake system to all of your rolling stock
@metal_wheels Жыл бұрын
3d printing continous brakes on model train
@MadBiker-vj5qj3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, I've been watching your videos for some time now... and I have to say that your enthusiasm and ability is very impressive. This has to be one of your greatest achievements so far. Really looking forward to see if you get it going with DCC, Maybe a manufacturer of these chips might be persuaded to make a custom one for you, as they would get some publicity?
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you - thanks so much! haha I doubt anyone would be willing to make a custom chip... but hopefully an accessory decoder would be able to do the job! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@jurassicsmackdown63593 жыл бұрын
I saw you drawing with your left hand, Im a southpaw too! Love the brake van, it never occured to me to have model brake vans with... well, brakes. Lol
@antoinebesnehard3 жыл бұрын
Nice experiment, Sam ! Tip 1 : make your beakvan heavier, especially on the breaking axle. Tip 2 : if your decoder is designed to fit on an engine, i.e. if it's not just a function decoder, the motor output needs to have a motor connected to work properly. Suggestion : take a (cheaper) function decoder with no motor output, or put a resistor on the motor output of the decoder you're using here to simulate a motor. I guess 1 ohm should be enough but you'll find the right value by testing. Cheers from France, keep the good spirit up !
@sturmtigerking42633 жыл бұрын
Woah!!! Great video. This is just amazing. I love these experiments.
@datguymiller3 жыл бұрын
good job, I remember you said you were going to do something like this some time ago I'm glad you finally did it
@chriswilson24312 жыл бұрын
Love it!!!!! Great fun! Perhaps a more effective way of utilising your idea may be to use the solenoid to push a fibre tip pen head (the sort of thing you use to clean electrical contacts) directly to both axles? One solenoid and a pivot bar pushing two bars, one to the front and one to the rear axle. The fibre tip acts as friction compound without wearing or damaging the axels and could possible provide a smooth more progressive stop…. Maybe fun to try it. I’m sure you could make it work.
@spookyf13 жыл бұрын
Fantastic Sam, now fit a bridge rectifier and it will work no matter the polarity of the track. Also if you add a voltage controller you can bias the the operating range to better match a loco
@Militiaman71 Жыл бұрын
That's a great idea. I've had an incident when on a steep grade on a curve had a section of passenger cars come uncoupled, which came speeding back down the hill and crashed into my general store scattering unglued pieces such as trees, barrels, people, etc. when they derailed at the bottom on the turn going into town. I fixed the issue with some Bachmans have a plastic tender hook that slides up under the cab of the engine. at top of the hill where it levels out the tender becomes detached. I used a piece of heat shrink tubing that fits snug under the cab. and cut it to fill the gap.
@johnmichaeldorienjohn4673 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic project Sam! You are genius 👏!
@Bunter.9483 жыл бұрын
Now THAT was really interesting. And I loved your comments about the lack of purpose except enjoyment. Well done. Simon T
@hunter8725 Жыл бұрын
Well Sam.. I think you might have just added the next level of realism to this wonderful hobby! I have all kinds of uses for this braking system!! Please keep up with your inventing I'm excited and I want to use this on my trains!!!!
@adamwilliams1923 жыл бұрын
Another entry in my list of favourite videos from you Sam. This idea was extremely creative and very well executed, bravo! I also really enjoy your enthusiasm for things like this, it leaps out of the video. Never apologise for that and long may it continue. Best
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you so much - really glad you liked it!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@rossbowman2023 жыл бұрын
Love it Sam. Maybe a bigger van with some more weight. If probably braking both axles would help. You could wire the controller to a small relay which controls the connection of the track to the selenoids. So the controller turns on the relay with turns on the solenoids. The wiring from the track tor relay to solenoids. That would also the controller to handle is current limit while controlling a higher current item. It is just a thought. Also relays can be much lower current than the solenoids.
@williamsquires3070 Жыл бұрын
Yes, the mobile (motor) decoder needs to see a load where the motor is; try a 10 to 100 ohm resistor, or get a lighting-only (stationary) decoder. If you put a decoder equipped loco on the tracks, then enter the decoder address on the handset (or base station), you’ll often see a brief surge (hiccup) from the loco as the decoder checks to see if a motor is connected. It’s actually applying a brief pulse of current to the motor. The resistor will trick it into thinking it has a motor.
@explodingbomb26733 жыл бұрын
I’m surprised nobody thought of doing this before you did. It’s an amazing idea. Brilliant job!
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
haha I know! I felt sure someone else would have made a video on this... but I couldn't find one! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@ferreomodelismo3 жыл бұрын
At 23:15 you were definitely Not the only one having fun, I assure you! Great job!
@mezzmainia3 жыл бұрын
I will admit it's been a while since I did any electronics so I may be remembering it wrong, but one possible idea for using the dcc encoder is to use one of the lower power outputs and have it trigger a transistor. The main power to the solenoid would come from the tracks, through transistor, with the lower powered trigger signal coming from the dcc encoder to tell the transistor to open up and let the power flow to the solenoid. Granted you'd need the appropriate protection for the transistor to stop it being popped by the power from the tracks but it's something to look into.
@Madonsteamrailways3 жыл бұрын
Good evening Sam!! Sorry it’s been a long time since I last had time to watch You Tube channels!! Now I’m back and watching you!! I’ll keep in touch because you have interesting ideas and trains.
@JPoulAndersson3 жыл бұрын
It’s pretty remarkable that it works at all - well done chum!
@striderpaul3 жыл бұрын
That was brilliant, how about a 3d printed loco powered by a rechargeable battery, no worries about dead electrical areas and with a control system super smooth crawl speeds! Great video as ever.
@paulalmquist56833 жыл бұрын
Nice project. Good approach for proof of concept. Start simple, make it reliable, then make improvements.
@chrissharp50733 жыл бұрын
A simple design that has great potential. This a fantastic piece of micro model engineering,well done Sam. Now watch a model train producer bring one out!!!!
@davidballoid2118 Жыл бұрын
That mechanism would be great for an incline railway model. Breaks being applied before a runaway near-miss onto the mainline, that would work terrifically !
@firenado42952 жыл бұрын
I remember I did something like this years ago by using a small string wrapped around the axils and glued on on end to the frame and wrapped twice around the axils and the other ends attached to the shaft of a small motor so that when it rotates it tightens the string and applies friction to the axil it wasn't strong enough to lock the wheels (unless the motor was over volted) but it could realistically stop a rake of wagons going down an incline.
@TheRamtops3 жыл бұрын
More episodes of this brake van being improved please.
@davidcook3803 жыл бұрын
Great Video Sam , More of these type of videos would be great Can you please post a link to the solenoid for me it looks ideal for a project i am doing . Thanks Dave
@JangoF12b3 жыл бұрын
Honestly, this design is cool. On layouts where you have different grades, a working break could do well on longer trains. Say, your train is going up the grade, and the coupling between the locomotive and your train of cars breaks or lets loose, then they're going down a hill. Certain cars with breaks could help if you'd care enough to have that realism to your layout (or honestly, in my opinion, it'd be very convenient instead of having to reach into the layout).
@pedalcarguy3 жыл бұрын
Nice one, Sam! You are no longer learning, you are a full fledged Maker! 😊👍
@jamesgilbart26723 жыл бұрын
Very intriguing idea! As others have commented, the right DCC decoder for the job would make this more viable and redesign it so that the solenoid is powered in the brake ON mode. Also, add some kind of transient sound generator for some brake squeal.
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot James - yeah absolutely, might have to try this with an accessory decoder! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@otisjb3 жыл бұрын
Very cool! You could do a gravity shunting yard with the wagons fitted like this.
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Oh totally! That'd be amazing!! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@davidstrains49103 жыл бұрын
Not a bad project there Sam looks like a good break van and quite good that it works.
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot David - I'm very pleased it works! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@peterforden59173 жыл бұрын
you could work a slip coach with this and a dcc decoder :) well done!
@deanwilliams54663 жыл бұрын
Absolutely amazing test though that to be fair Well done you. Should try it with the brake van running first also.
@barleyarrish3 жыл бұрын
That was fun! Just one thing Sam. Model Railway's did have a Purpose in the Signal School at Royal Oak where an extensive and fully signaled layout was used for demonstrations. Sadly according to my photo' it was binned as scrap at the end of the steam era.
@OONeal3 жыл бұрын
That’s very good Sam, well done
@SteveScotsman3 жыл бұрын
That's so cool!!! I love it you should make some more and have a contest where people can win some.
@CustomiZe_3 жыл бұрын
Umm have you been spying on me I was literally thinking about if models had working brakes the other day haha 😄
@davidshaw5979 Жыл бұрын
patent this Sam, thats great innovation, well done.
@sableveil3 жыл бұрын
Thats actually really cool!
@class_31clag Жыл бұрын
Sam, I think another go at the brake van idea is in order, with a redesign of the mechanics, some weight, and some traction tires, we could see a very practical brake van (ofc for useless perposes but idc)
@jamesdaniels47743 жыл бұрын
have you considered a friction break? i think you could use the solenoid to pull the rope tight around the axel (so the rope follows a u shape path), you might need to roughen up the axel for a bit of friction but i think it could work, and the solenoid would be horizontal so you would be able to hide it easier. this is such a fun idea though!
@cremilar3 жыл бұрын
You could use the same idea and do a slip coach
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Yeah absolutely! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@Herriot73 жыл бұрын
Original and inspired. Maybe something to use with a hill and shunting yard...? Well done Sam
@andrewchapman20243 жыл бұрын
THIS IS FLIPPING AMAZING!!!
@axelrajr Жыл бұрын
as an observation: if you could get a circuit to accept your normal input voltage you run a locomotive on, then you might be able to set it up to release the brake whenever there is a voltage on the rail. then its matter of tuning the thing to release at the minimum possible voltage. second, i don't think you need the paddles. wide disc of plastic or metal and a brake pad on the end of the plunger would work too, and allow a bit of slip during release and application of the brake. even if it isnt really capable of locking up the wheel, it should be enough to get a good braking action while coupled to a train with a locomotive. if you are worried about heat buildup in the solonoid, install a heat sink. you can probably make one with parts you have on hand like that strip of copper. lastly, what about using the guts of a relay? the mechanical action is run on tiny input voltages and you only need a bit of movement. and it might work out for you to have it just sitting 'open' whenever a small voltage is present on the rails.
@floopismcfloorpus43963 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam! Since you can now make rolling stop that can brake on its own, maybe you could try making a working slip coach…
@cocaptainbluesgaming69993 жыл бұрын
Now this is what they needed in Thomas the tank engine, when the trucks would misbehave! The brake van was soooo gooood, it would be great to see it working on your layout with a full train
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
haha absolutely!! It would actually - maybe I'll get a proper decoder for it! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@davidwillard73343 жыл бұрын
Poor ! Thomas !! His !! Wheels !! Would !! Get !! Locked !! Up !!! Permanently !!
@andrewpalm21033 жыл бұрын
Hmmmm. If you used a servo motor and a disk with a slightly offset center rubbing on an axle, the motor could incrementally apply more or less pressure to the axle (or a disk on the axle) as it changes position, just as real brakes do. However, one might need a small programmed microcontroller to manage the pulses to the servo and which receives on/off instructions signals plus power from an accessory decoder. Kind of involved, but it could be done. I wonder if there are accessory decoders that can do servo motor control, as this would be much easier. In any case, I always enjoy watching your projects and hope you will do many more. Cheers from Wisconsin.
@KiltedDog3 жыл бұрын
Loved this from beginning to end!
@MSB30003 жыл бұрын
You're doing the kinds of things I dream about
@funny.lol.haha.lol.funny.3 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant one Sam. Any time of day, any month, any year. Happy to be back again, and happy first of the month. Isaac
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
haha thanks so much Issac, that's good to hear! :D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@doomslayer54903 жыл бұрын
Now that I think about it, this could actually be useful if you have a railway with steep gradients, and say something goes wrong on a train. Could be redesigned to be better, but still! Amazing work as always Sam!
@solidsnake45953 жыл бұрын
You need to make a limited sale of these Sam they are awesome the safety test runs you did proved your talent lol I call it a "5 Tonne 'SAB' brakevan" SAB stands for single axle brake
@therwsmodeller64983 жыл бұрын
That would be nice for model railway outside and nice video sam
@matt_65263 жыл бұрын
Ayo that's insanely cool sam! Keep up the good work
@thegreatwesterner94813 жыл бұрын
Great video sam never thought I would see a working model brake van
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
haha thank you! I never did too!! xD Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@ethandouro43342 жыл бұрын
This is actually a Cool concept, I wonder if you could do the same with Break coaches? Like, 1 break-express-coach trying to stop 7 express coaches
@robertsparks36853 жыл бұрын
Yes Cool, amazing, and fun to see. Thanks.
@Dreamyyepic3 жыл бұрын
There are no words for the pure euphoria and joy this brings to me
@Dreamyyepic3 жыл бұрын
I'd pay good money for a working brakevan honestly.
@Wingedarc3 жыл бұрын
Really great idea and video Sam!
@ebobro21753 жыл бұрын
You’re gonna think I’m insane for suggesting this, but what about a 3D printed motorized crane? It doesn’t have to be able to lift trucks and coaches, it just needs the ability to raise and lower the jib and the hook with a motor. You definitely don’t have to do this, but it would be fun to see you try!
@alantoms32633 жыл бұрын
Great idea. Hornby'll probably announce it this Christmas - out Autumn 2025 ... Keep them coming. Al.
@rinjk3a3 жыл бұрын
A digitrax Kato switch decoder would be the one to use. Kato unitrak turnouts are single silinoids so it is just what you are looking for.
@maltnz3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam - if you are looking at a future lever system, how about trying a point motor to move it? Thanks for the videos - keep em coming.
@TF473 жыл бұрын
This is the most amazing thing I've ever seen! Sam you always impress me with your ideas, but this, this is incredible! It makes me want to try something like this in future as well! :D
@europacifictradersltd37173 жыл бұрын
hi sam. a brilliant idea . great for shunting on a slope. especially if you incorporated a magnetic uncoupling system in the layout. a feature which is usable and useful with such layouts. may i suggest you perfect the idea better using better equipment and patent it.. oh and try running it brake van down first with wagons following it down the slop
@stashyjon3 жыл бұрын
Very impressive, that stopping effect was verging on prototypical, I can imagne that in 0 gauge that would be very very handy. In real life loose coupled goods trains would stop at the top of steep inclines and screw down the van brakes so that the couplings remained taught durrimg the descent and stop the train surging against the local and maybe causing run aways (see many Thomas stories for details) A stsyem like that in 0 gauge would look and work very well, How about that for a future project?
@coloursmoke3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Sam! Thats really cool.
@ThatModelRailwayGuy3 жыл бұрын
What an ingenious idea, nice one Sam! This could actually be a really cool way to have gravity trains on a model railway 👍
@DieselD1822 жыл бұрын
Brake vans are the most important rolling stock of the railway, to stop the runaway and see the danger on the line.
@SilentBronyRain3 жыл бұрын
Sam: -"Hello there everypony" Me: -you said What??
@davidmolin89443 жыл бұрын
I actually really enjoyed that maybe you should try it on O gauge with air powered brakes, also a suggestion if you switch the polarity of the electromagnet you could then run it with a locomotive because when the locomotive power goes off the electromagnetic would engage know if it might work but it could be a cool idea or install a battery
@ModelRailwaysUnlimited3 жыл бұрын
Good proof of concept! well done
@G777GUN2 жыл бұрын
I remember the old train layout my granda made for me. It had a bridge and my granda tried his best to make its grade low as possible. This brake van would have been extremly useful. When you start adding sweets to the those cars the weight is difficult to control.