Trash to Track. Episode 62. Heljan Garratt Loco.

[@dansmodelrailways7886]

This loco was sent to me on February! To my shame It was sent back in July. I lost enthusiasm with it due to the poor nature of its construction. I was so pleased when it ran for the first time!

[@stephenmcdonald7908]

10 out of 10 for perseverance. I'd have binned it long ago. Excellent presentation.

[@darrenhillman8396]

What a bagga! It represents a lot of shekels to just throw in the bin, so well done for taking it on, Dan. Not quite making a sows ear into a silk purse, but a major piece of work to bring it back to life. Heljan could have made an amazing model with this Garrett but sadly didn’t.

[@stephendavies6949]

I thought the Big Boy repair was epic, but this one was EPIC ++! You did a Car SOS-type job on it. Fascinating viewing, sir.

[@GrahamClarke-z8j]

Dan another great job keep up the great work

[@onnomulder9775]

Annother great 'how to' Dan!! Many thanks for sharing. Cheers Onno.

[@timwilbur1050]

My first one slowly disintegrated and like a fool I bought a second one! Which has been put back in its box because it looks as if it too will slowly die. Worst models I have ever had in 60 years in the hobby. I am amazed stockists actually are willing to sell them. I have a Night Owl which looks magnificent but has all the same running issues as the Garrets. I did not buy a Tango!!! Thanks for the video however. Tim

[@guyclark2975]

I admire your patience Dan. Heljan=Snapped together RUBBISH!

[@samgowler]

I would of lost my temper with that one 😂

[@piers995]

I have to take my hat off to you for your tenacity to tackle such a terribly made model, in such an awful state. Well done. I wonder how long it will last though as your repairs are probably the only reliable parts to it.

[@dannyvanstraelen3273]

Has this loco be in a war zone?😲 I also have one and it runs fine, but it needs to be handled with great care. Anyway, this is not a repair but a full restoration, well done…

[@secretanorak592]

You've got more patience than me. That would have have been launched long before now.

[@casperbacon1423]

full marks for taking on one of those car crashes. you might get snowed-under with them after people see this😁

[@davidstokes8441]

I seem to remember that when this model first came out the critics were underwhelmed in relation to the quality and the high price. Some years on and you are seeing the result.

[@GerryFish-m3o]

Great job, well done 😊

[@Valleys56xx]

Hmm - I was thinking of getting one of those but I think I'll give it a miss now. Very good work getting that thing running again, it looked a bit of a write-off at the start.... as other ppl have said, you must have the patience of a saint, I'll bet that's been launched before lol

[@erikjaneskes5575]

Apart from the design flaws, the owner didn't do the BG a great service by dropping it? Good job getting it fixed nonetheless! ❤

[@the_failed_states]

In have one of these. Ran it for half an hour and one motor died. Spoke to Hattons, they said speak to Heljian, emailed Heljian a few times and never got a response. Expensive garbage, and an expensive lesson.

[@keithedmunds7536]

exellent repair bein truthfull my pationce threshold would have been tested i dont think i could have done it all those bits well done definatly not worth the money new

[@ivovanzon164]

The only action that POS deserved is sending it back to the shop... What a disaster