An update on last week's turntable video - and we finally see it working! Thanks for watching! samstrains samstrains
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@kjamison59512 ай бұрын
Part of the enjoyment of a model railway, is operating the trains. The other part is maintaining the track and mechanicals. Just like with a full scale railway. Solid diagnosis. Great remedy. I wish you many happy hours!
@lukeslocomotives3 жыл бұрын
You know your indoor a treat when the title says "Unboxing & Repairing" instead of "Unboxing & Review"
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
haha that's very true, lol! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@NorthernSoulExpress7 жыл бұрын
Well I'm very glad that the whole thing has been resolved now. I think the buffer stops actually look pretty realistic, a bit noisy but at least it's working. That would be a great place to keep locos during reviews when you ask us to spot the different engines ;) keep the faith - callum
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi Callum, thanks very much mate - yeah I'm very glad too! Glad you liked the buffer stops - a bit rudimentary, but I've glued them on, and they do the job okay! Absolutely - I'm going to use it for running sessions too... if it survives long enough ;) Cheers, Sam :)
@daddy4evercool2957 жыл бұрын
Well done Sam, you've almost fixed it, looking forward to seeing in action, thank-you.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! Yeah it's useable at leat, me too mate! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@ninelie29967 жыл бұрын
Honey, that turntable was broken when they made it. *snaps fingers*
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think so too - I just decided to fix it myself - I was sick of screwing around, trying to get it replaced! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@Disspam7774 жыл бұрын
what do you mean by honey
@MrNoUsername3 жыл бұрын
Mm hmm yeah *Snaps fingers again*
@johncarvil4987 жыл бұрын
I'd like to have a turntable but what a performance, having second thoughts now. I'm glad to see you got it working in the end.Cheers John.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
haha, thanks John - yes they're certainly more trouble than they're worth - and mine still isn't 100% perfect! I think the Heljan ones are the best bet - pretty expensive, but hey - they work! Cheers mate, Sam :)
@ItsSamHussey5 жыл бұрын
I already have a layout up my loft. Me and my dad have just started a 1940's branch line station and engine sheds we can take to shows, great video as Always Sam! 👍
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ahh that's awesome Sam - hope you make some videos of it soon! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@jacobg130productions7 жыл бұрын
Great video as always Sam, and i love the matchstick buffer stops, very creative
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jacob, much appreciated mate! Yeah the stops were great fun to make actually! Cheers, Sam :)
@placeholdername40687 жыл бұрын
Thank goodness it's been fixed. Hope you enjoy it Sam. -Alex
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex! I ended up fixing it myself - but I'm pretty happy with it now! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@thefallingpi3417 жыл бұрын
Yes! You repaired the turntable. Now that you've reviewed it properly, I might get one for my own layout Regards, Simon
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon! Okay mate - good luck! But be prepared to make some big mods to make it work properly! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@thefallingpi3417 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@edward02897 жыл бұрын
Yeah it's working!
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Yeah! I'm so glad it is! :3
@miscellaneous.71277 жыл бұрын
A good job that Hatton's apologised! I'm really happy you got a replacement! :)
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate - yeah it is a good job! I'm basically happy with this now - it seems to be working okay! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@apinchofsalt-75987 жыл бұрын
The buffers look good I really do like how you used the red color for them
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It may not be very prototypical, but I thought the red would look nice! :3 Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@thegoldendog79917 жыл бұрын
Oh my, how times have changed when "acceptable" is what we can expect. Cheers, Glenn.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
haha agreed - we lost a lot when they moved to China! Not necessarily because of china, but because of the cause of the move to china: the urge to create goods more cheaply and still sell them for high prices, it's definitely ruining things :/ All the best, Sam :)
@TheGodsrighthandman7 жыл бұрын
Hah! As soon as I saw that 1st vid' I knew Hatton's would cave. The Power of YT is a wondrous thing.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
haha, I hoped they would too... and they did - their service was fantastic and reasonable from that point on! It certainly is :D Thanks for your support mate, Sam :)
@ramonbraker4907 жыл бұрын
this is much much much better! great job sam!
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much - yeah I'm a lot happier with it now! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@skalemodelkorner2893 жыл бұрын
Great video as usual Sam! I'm going to order a Hornby turntable soon so this review really helps!!
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Luca - I wouldn't recommend it mate, honestly... it'll only end in tears! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@skalemodelkorner2893 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains ok thanks for info 👍
@ianhaynes58987 жыл бұрын
I am pleased you managed to get this sorted out.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian, I'm reasonably pleased with this now! Cheers mate, Sam :)
@Markintheshed7 жыл бұрын
Well Sam, now you have one, It's a shame you had to do so much work, on it to get it to function, but at least now it won't breakdown, Big respect for Barrie too, thank heaven he decided to return to youtube, I hope you get many years of pleasure from your turntable, and thanks for sharing it with us, I never have used one, and I never will, years ago when I was about your age, I went to my local stockist, to enquire about turntables, and he told me they were more trouble than they were worth, regards Mark
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark - absolutely! It does still struggle for some reason - I think the bridge piece must be warped slightly, but it just about gets around on full power! Your stockist was absolutely right - mine works for now, but I can't see it being with me for many years - I'll be very surprised if I still have it a year from now - we'll have to see! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@ianpress18327 жыл бұрын
Well done Sam glad you got it working ok. Looks very good 👍🚂
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Many thanks Ian, I am reasonably happy with this now - except for the fact that the motor clearly struggles at times... it's better than nothing though! All the best, Sam :)
@ianpress18327 жыл бұрын
No worries Sam. Wonder if a slot car motor would work better?
@jodysmith79347 жыл бұрын
Now all you have to do is add the turn table detail railings nice to see it is working this time great video!!!!
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! I've added those, glued on buffer stops, and tidied the wires - you can see a picture of it on my facebook and twitter! :D All the best, Sam :)
@tomjenssen74867 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you got it all sorted out, Sam. Nice repair job, too. It's good that Hattons came to their senses ;) :))
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Tom - I'm fairly sure it would never have happened if it wasn't for everyone's support on here, so I'm truly greatful! But yeah - Hattons were very good from that point on ;) Cheers mate, Sam :)
@custard_timelord28967 жыл бұрын
glad it now works Sam!
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Custard - me too mate! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@westonman577 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam,Hornby have been making those turntables for many years now i had one in the 1970s so you would think that they could have improved the design by now. Glad you got yours working in the end,did see Barries video. Regards Bob
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi Bob - yeah I've been hearing that a few people have had them since the 70s - did your old one have any of these issues?? Or it could just be this new cheap era I suppose! I'm very glad too mate - it was time well spent, Barry had a great idea there! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@MECguy5737 жыл бұрын
Congrats on getting a functional turntable! Looking forward to seeing it in future videos. Just curious, are you going to review a 7F 2-8-0 in the future? I have a Bachmann 7F and it is a really nice running engine.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks so much for that - I'm looking forward to using it too! If I can get a 7F for a good price, then absolutely, I'll try to review them - they do look fantastic! Cheers, Sam :)
@feuerwehrfeuerwehrfan11224 жыл бұрын
The turntable looks amazing
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :D
@FredWilbury7 жыл бұрын
Result SAM ....you the man ..! 👍🏻
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
haha thanks very much - I'm just glad it's working!! :D All the best, Sam :)
@davidhart47482 жыл бұрын
Hello Sam you can slide out the rails with a pair of pliers and adjust the contacts . If the tracks are not central on the table and stick out slitly they rill
@kellyashfordtrains26424 жыл бұрын
Sam's turntable had given our favourite handyman trouble from the beginning. Now it had been stripped of turning problems and was working A-OK. Come to 2019, the turntable had been turning very well. Yet, well, let's just say Sam wasn't prepared to put up with a sticky situation. After some time, the well-behaved turntable hadn't been used, just so nothing would be worn out too quickly. Today, of all the bad days he'd ever encountered, Sam tried to get the table to turn but nothing happened. "WHY WON'T YOU TURN?!" he bellowed. It wouldn't budge, and poor Thomas and Broome Manor were stuck on a different siding each. Yet, they conferred between each other and Broome Manor suggested something to Sam. The boy was surprised. "Just pick us up in your steady hands," the GWR Tender Engine advised. "It'll be quicker." "It's better than getting worked up about it," added Thomas. So Sam did that, and he got his running session going that way. Not what he had in mind, but it would have to do. An hour later, the table did start turning, however it made an awful grinding noise like the gears of a car that won't co-operate. The track damaged itself badly. Sam just sank to the floor and sobbed. Today was not his day at all. Have you ever had bad turntable days before?
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
haha, brilliant as always Kelly! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@bb4burstbear6 жыл бұрын
When moving the train (in the middle of the video) does it use the same power from the track where it enters the turntable on every other track or are they all different?
@SamsTrains6 жыл бұрын
Yeah it just uses power from the entry track, which gets distributed to the others! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@waldenhouse7 жыл бұрын
Where an electrical connection is needed on moving mechanical parts, "Copper-slip" is a great product sold, in sachets, by Motoring Supplies shops. It's a light grease with smooth copper particles in it. That could be a good medium to use. However, if you do use it, use only sparingly, on the brass contacts.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi, many thanks for that recommendation - I'll definitely try to get hold of some of that! All the best, Sam :)
@naffaymirza80107 жыл бұрын
those buffer stops are fantastic
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
haha! Well they're a bit dodgy close up... but they seem to do the job! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@samuelpoole65607 жыл бұрын
Sam believe me from experience you need power to all the sidings
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Yeah definitely! I seem to be okay with it now - everything works fine as far as power goes! Cheers, Sam :)
@harryholling59303 жыл бұрын
Huh
@stormbowman7148Ай бұрын
I am considering this turntable. It is the only one, that I know of, that can sit flush on the board. Anyway, after watching your video, I am even more keen on one. I just can't help myself to see a challenge in solving the issues... lol
@shinyredpaintworkproductio79695 жыл бұрын
It looks cool on your layout.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! :D
@SimonLivertonCentral7 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, well done for resolving most of the issues, what a precarious turntable for reliability. I think if you had left those clips in with a working turntable I think it would have failed over time when you hear those clicks, and the freezing as it goes around. Does the turntable handle the polarity when you turn a loco 180 degrees, or does if not matter with DC?
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi Simon, many thanks mate! Yeah - definitely not too impressive! I didn't think it'd last long like that either - which is why I chose to operate! Yeah, the bridge it'self changes polarity when it turns greater than 90 degrees from the input track, and I wired each rail with the same polarity with respect to each-other, so it works just like it did before, but you now just have to turn the switch! Cheers mate, Sam :)
@TheTrainspotterFromTauranga7 жыл бұрын
If you do another requests video, would you be able to run the Thompson O1 double-heading with a Bulleid Pacific on a Pullman train?
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Yeah sure! The next requests are being shown tomorrow, so remind me in the comments and yours can be in the next one - I can only do 25 or so, so get it in there early mate! All the best mate, Sam :)
@630julien7 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam , I do remember having similar problems with the same turntable over thirty years ago !! I do think Hornby could come up with a much better design and at a reasonable price . The Triang R 408u is better but the drive gear does split unless you hot glue a washer on the inside and a fibre one on the flat side to strengthen it . I'm sure we all just want something that's up to the job and works !!! RICHARD
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi Richard, I can't believe they've had issues for so many years, yet never been improved!! Yeah I've seen the tri-ang ones in action, but I was tempted by this one, since it supported modern track and had lots of outputs - but it seems they all have their issues! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@garyrawson52082 жыл бұрын
My hornby turntable always did the clicking noise with the contacts throughout it life and mine was probably 20+ plus years when I 1st installed one on my layout and when I restarted doing my model railway last June it was just completely seized but that was probably down to lack of use. Doesn't look like it's changed at all since I got my all that time ago.
@SkarloeyBoi7 жыл бұрын
Glad it works now😁
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate! I'm very glad too! Cheers, Sam :)
@NorbertRoll6 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative
@SamsTrains6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Norbert! :) Cheers, Sam :)
@kupferbergbahn79527 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see a engine like a 9F on this Sam!
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
I know!! That's going to be awesome... I hope it fits on, lol ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@bramelsheretan7 ай бұрын
More money I've saved, thank you 🙏
@Ihatelockups2 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam would you recommend this turntable/ would you recommend it for a big model railway?
@jean-paul90837 жыл бұрын
Well..Sam, you did better then what i could do out of matchsticks, nice to here that you got a new one ;)
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
haha thanks mate! I really enjoyed making those actually - it was good fun! :D Cheers mate, Sam ;)
@JCNUMBERand4 жыл бұрын
I'm going to get that for my next Model Railroad layout after the move.
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Hope it works okay for you! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@SkarloeyBoi7 жыл бұрын
Those buffers you made are quite nice
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
haha, thanks - they're a bit rudimentary, but they do the job! Cheers, Sam :)
@adrianandkatrinadove2036 жыл бұрын
Good to see.......Your vids are so interesting !!!
@SamsTrains6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much mate, you're very kind, All the best, Sam :)
@ericb.davenport97623 ай бұрын
Sam, very interesting review. Have you tried the Atlas Turntable? If so, your opinion please.
@kevinpoole62337 жыл бұрын
great you got it sorted
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin, yeah I'm very relieved! All the best, Sam :)
@nicholasrangel70994 жыл бұрын
I know this video is from 3 years ago, but whenever I see a turntable moving I always think of the turntable theme from Thomas.
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
haha awesome!! :D
@stuvix7 жыл бұрын
like the buffers! simple yet they look the part. Will have to steal that idea :)
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Yeah absolutely - they do the job anyway! Just make a Jig with the measurements (you need 8 sticks, 2 different lengths, 4 of each), then mark the matchsticks and cut them to length! Then I hot glued them together, but not adding the 'buffer beam' until it was all painted! All the best, Sam :)
@ItsTrainFun7 жыл бұрын
nice video! and a good hint about filming everything what your doing by unboxing! I hope Thomas is going to like the turntable :D have you already found a BR 212? greetings, Brian
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian - yeah definitely, it's always worth doing! I hope so too - I'm sure he will :3 No I haven't yet - but I am keeping an eye out for one at a good price! Cheers, Sam :)
@kellyashfordtrains26425 жыл бұрын
"I mustn't stick," thought James. He stopped on just the right place to balance the table; it could now swing easily. Gordon arrived in time to see everything. James turned much too easily; the wind puffed him round like a top. He couldn't stop. "Well, well," said Gordon. "Are you playing roundabouts?" Poor James feeling quite giddy rolled off to the shed without a word. Imagine one of your engines spinning round like a top on an out-of-control turntable. I'd find it hilariously funny to watch.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
haha I love it!! Your writing is very creative as always! ;D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@craigthelej4 жыл бұрын
@@SamsTrains that's part of a script from a season 1 thomas episode I think
@alanrochester57717 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to see that you managed to get two bad examples of the turntable. Mine worked perfectly straight away and runs very smoothly. I have put a block of foam inside the hut which makes things a bit quieter. I will be converting it to DCC very soon which will involve removing the contacts but the wiring job is very simple not needing any kind of switch. I can't believe how expensive these are on ebay since they were withdrawn by Hornby. I am also very surprised that Hornby has withdrawn something which plays a major part in so many of their track plans. Looking forward to your next video Al.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi Alan, that's okay mate - I hear they've always been problematic! Glad yours is okay too, and yes it's odd that they'd do that - but if lots of them have issues, it explains why they may have stopped producing them! Thanks for your support as always mate, Sam :)
@InkblotHyena7 жыл бұрын
Bit of an unintentional face reveal there, Sam, but happy you got the turntable working. I remember hooking mine up a while ago. It was a manual, mind you, but it's still there in the freight yard. They're tricky. Very tricky.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
haha! I'm not too bothered now that I've done the proper reveal lol! Yeah they're nasty little things - but great when they work okay! Cheers mate, Sam :)
@ollychap19857 жыл бұрын
Glad you got it working. Did you not get the fence rails that go on the bridge of the turntable?
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi Oliver, yes I got those - and I've fitted them now! I just waited until it was all working okay! Cheers mate, Sam :)
@MrLosttheplot5 жыл бұрын
hi, i had trouble with the brass contacts. i flattened them and put a blob of solder on each. works fine
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
That's a good fix Andy - glad it worked for you! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@ChapelEndJunctionUK7 жыл бұрын
Must have been lucky with mine , great idea with the rotary switch and presume that will now work on DCC .......Peter
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, yeah I don't know what it is - it could just be the latest batch maybe?? But yeah the switch works perfect, and yep it should be perfect for DCC now too! :D All the best, Sam :)
@jerryallen347 жыл бұрын
Well done and good result Sam, although I won't be buying one, Lol! Cheers Jerry
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
haha, thanks Jerry - I don't blame you for that, I can't see mine lasting very long, even with my mods! Cheers mate, Sam :)
@morganmorris42857 жыл бұрын
really nice video Sam! I've got a question to ask you can a Hornby train work on any controller?
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi Morgan! Thanks so much mate! Yes they can run on any 12v controller! :D All the best, Sam :)
@davidhagley3380 Жыл бұрын
What did you connect your crocodile clips to?...I'm dyslexic and struggling
@AraRoodbuik2 жыл бұрын
I use the Märklin 74861 H0 turntable. No problem. Did what he's supposed to do from the start. And also quieter. It is also expandable to 30 rail connections. I think your Hornby Turntable makes a lot of noise.
@TheWGLOVER7 жыл бұрын
Much easier with dcc. No need for the switch, just apply power to all the tracks. Shame it looks so unrealistic. I like Barrie's channel. Very educational. I was a bit concerned when it went off for while, and delighted it is now back.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's very true - but only a few of my locos are DCC, so I needed it to work okay with DC too of course! All the best, Sam :)
@tomdbomby16577 жыл бұрын
can you do a video on how to make those buffer stops? they look amazing and ive run out...
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Yeah sure! It was really easy anyway! :3 Cheers mate, Sam :)
@JoshuaDD-nc3oz6 жыл бұрын
If I were to get that turntable, how would I wire it up?
@SamsTrains6 жыл бұрын
Well if it works without modification, it's very easy! If not, you'd have to do what I did and get a rotary switch! All the best, Sam :)
@jrailways4 жыл бұрын
Hey Sam, with the turntable, do you need a separate controller to opporate it? Or can you use the same controller that you would use for your track? Cheers Jordan
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
You could use the same controller as with your track, but you'd need to install a switch, and it'd only work once the controller was turned up! It's much easier to use a separate supply! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@AdiPullen7 жыл бұрын
am glad you got the hatton issue fixed now mate it was barrie davis who said about lub on the connection you got some love off ppl on youtube mate from barrie to mark to who ever my issue is if some one like me or northern soul ect small youtuber would hattons or hornby do the same for us like they did you am guessing no (my opinion) your issue with the table as put me right off in getting one! ps support your track arp
@itloon7 жыл бұрын
Adrian : My original concern precisely. The Distance Selling Act protects anyone though, that includes us buying off auctions too. Some sellers might bank on us not knowing our rights I think. Alan.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi Adi, thanks very much mate! Absolutely, that's the problem I had - it's okay for me, but it's not okay for people who can't defend themselves - hopefully this will have improved the situation, and it might encourage Hattons to be more considerate in the future! Absolutely - they're essentially junk! Alan's right too - if a company says 'no' that's not the end of it - card companies, and Paypal offer a great deal of protection... make a case to those bodies, or Ebay if applicable, and you can win your money back if you're found to be in the right! All the best, Sam :)
@davidbutler81695 жыл бұрын
Hi again, could you tell me what grease you used on gears please and was the cover taken off above or below housing?
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Hi David, you can use any thin grease really - even light machine oil! The cover comes away above the housing! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@DavidBrown-vi2zn3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like two rails colliding. Maybe finely trim of adjust the offending piece of track. All the best!
@SamsTrains3 жыл бұрын
Yes definitely not right - I also found that the base is warped, meaning it really struggles to turn in places... utter rubbish! Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@davidhagley3380 Жыл бұрын
Hi Sam. Please can you help. I'm using a working R695 and separated the joined inputs with out problems. The white/black goes into the yellow switch and the switch determines if loco moves. The mains power adapter clicks after few minutes
@thezucchinis9096 жыл бұрын
The buffer stops look cute
@SamsTrains6 жыл бұрын
haha thank you - and slightly naff too ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@MrLosttheplot4 жыл бұрын
hi i fixed mine by cutting the dodgy contacts and soldering a blob of solder on the ends, now you get a low friction contact between the track and the turntable. it sounds too easy, but it works
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
That sounds good Andy - I'm really surprised that actually worked, but great job for coming up with that! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@davidbutler81695 жыл бұрын
Hi, again, the contact bridge rail (Brass) is catching track on the turntable and distorting it. Have you made a video to make it live contact as mentioned in your video? Any help would be appreciated. ALB
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Hi David, sadly I didn't make a video on how to do that, because I was very much playing it by ear myself - it was a huge faff to wire the turntable up to the rotary switch, but it wasn't too tricky, if you wanted to try it?? Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@davidbutler81695 жыл бұрын
Hi can you tell me how you got the cover off covering the gears, please having same problems.
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
It just unclips - you need a couple of flat bladed screw drivers, slot them into the gaps, and gently ease the clips outwards - it then just lifts off! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@jamiejeeves71927 жыл бұрын
I have the Heljan Turntable. So much quieter, and more reliable. Although it is quite expensive
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi Edward, yeah I bet the Heljan one works much much better - I should have gone with that one really! All the best, Sam :)
@davidrichards65444 жыл бұрын
Hi there Sam, I have the same turn table and its making the same cliking noise in a few places and its where the track on the turn table clicks past the X918 tracks where the metal track extends too far onto the turn table, simply by pushing these back stops this happening.
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
Yes I have had that happen before too, but my problem was mainly with the contacts, and also the warping of the plastic base, which prevented the bridge from turning correctly - I ended up buying an old turntable, and using parts from that! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@Class_057 жыл бұрын
It's great that the delivered in the end,and no I didn't laugh I thought the buffer stops were rather cute
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!! haha - well I laughed when I'd finished them, and saw them all lined up - so I wouldn't mind lol ;D All the best, Sam :)
@WyattsWorkshop7 жыл бұрын
Now that you have the turntable put in do you plan to make it a engine shed type area or a small shunting yard?
@WyattsWorkshop7 жыл бұрын
Also small video idea which in which on the turntable you just shunt a large train into different tracks like tankers, vans, open wagons and break vans? Might have to use this idea myself. 🙂
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi! Yeah I'd love to do that... I'll wait until the turntable lasts a few weeks first - I'm not convinced how long it's going to last :/ That's cool too - I'll have to do that at some point! Cheers, Sam :)
@cadser0engco6 жыл бұрын
Hi. Good video. The point at which it stops is a sequential part of the indexing and looks to me to be correct? Turning it by hand will be a lot harder as you are turning a gear train. You are correct in that it will break it. Well it will probably strip the gear teeth. Brian
@SamsTrains6 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, Yes you're right - the mechanism it's self works quite well - the problem was the contactors which connect to the various tracks - they 'crunch' under the moving rail, and cause the mechanism to jam up. Also, the plastic base of the turntable appears to have warped, causing massive friction at certain points of the cycle... adding the rotary switch, and careful lubrication, seems to have it working okay now! Cheers, Sam :)
@Heroduothecomedian7 жыл бұрын
whats the tender engine at 7:35? do you have a review of it on your channel?
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi! No I don't - sadly that was just a toy, from a toy train set - it doesn't run, it's just a display piece really! Cheers mate, Sam :)
@darklordgamer85654 жыл бұрын
So Sam what type of track it this cause I don't want to have to diy some of my track if I want to have this thing in my house and I'm going for an older model, the atlas or something like that, so I like to be a bit ocd about this stuff and keep it in mind
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
This uses the standard Hornby set-track! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@achnedwalters55627 жыл бұрын
Haha almost had a gordon off the rails moment there...:D
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
haha I know!! It's quite a treacherous thing ;D Thanks for watching, Sam :)
@davidstrains49107 жыл бұрын
Bet your glad it is working I need a new Eurostar motor do you know where I can get one
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Very glad mate! Hmm, I'm not too sure - does it run on the ring-field motor, or that newer 5-pole assembly?? I'd have a look on Ebay! All the best, Sam :)
@tomkelly13957 жыл бұрын
you guys are lucky in Britain especially in terms of steam engines because in Australia our steam engine's cost 700 to $600 which is about 400 pounds
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom, thanks so much - blimey that is very very expensive, are they impressive models though?? I bet they are! Cheers, Sam :)
@AmeryJunction7 жыл бұрын
Well done . What a difficult product! Can I have a shout out again mate . Thanks I've gave you one back too .
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate - yes it works quite a bit better now! Yeah sure, I'll do that for you! :D Cheers, Sam :)
@rubybrown39053 жыл бұрын
Sam - just a footnote - on full size turntables, the engine has to be 'centred' to work, especially when turning by hand!
@johnholden8872 Жыл бұрын
Hi I was following Barries on his turn table videos and for some reason he took them down. As Im only half way though converting my turntable Im wondering if you still have the videos to help me finish the wiring. your help would be greatly helpfull many thanks John
@TomPrickVixen7 жыл бұрын
I see u have the same hammer clasp knife like i do. And i wanted to say that some locos doesn't tolerate that "bump" when the tracks meet the table"s track but u saw it your self. Lifting the table a bit helps, and lowers the chance to dirt get in the mechanism, it really can kill it. Careful with the motor, it overheats easily, I replaced mine with a stronger one because my table (the layout) saw many shows and exhibits back in those days ,and it had to work without problems.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
haha oh yeah - very useful for clouting things that don't play ball ;) Yeah I noticed that - but my locos seemed to be fine if you just take it slow! Thanks for the tip on the motor too - I may do that if this one fails - presumably the X03 can be made to fit?? All the best, Sam :)
@TomPrickVixen7 жыл бұрын
And that clasp knife is a real pocket killer.
@NASSIN1 Жыл бұрын
Hi sam do you know any body ho does the turntable rail collector one has broken
@HeritageRailUK7 жыл бұрын
Hello a bit out of topic but I recently bought some hornby Dublo tin coaches but the issue is there couplings are a strange old hook couplings from the 1920s or 30s but I'm not too sure how to replace them with modern day hornby couplings? Would you know?
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the comment! Yes it is possible - you have to drill the old couplings off, and then you can glue a modern coupling to the edge of the coach - it's very rudimentary, but it does work! Also make sure that they have plastic wheels - the coaches were designed for 3-rail, which means they'll cause a short circuit on 2-rail track if their wheels are metal! Let me know how you get on mate, Sam :)
@HeritageRailUK7 жыл бұрын
Sam'sTrains thanks for the advice I'm having someone else I know have a look at them today so hopefully he can fix them
@daverichards44157 жыл бұрын
Hiya Sam. What a journey this has been! It would be interesting to know how many people have complained, tried to return, successfully returned this particular product to the suppliers since it was originally floated? And how many people have had negative results in trying to return or asking for a refund? I know you had the issue with Hattons, but it looks again to be just another sub standard model from Hornby! I'm sure once you've weaved your magic Sam, It'll be a proper job!! Best wishes mate. Dave
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi Dave, absolutely - it'd be very interesting to know that! Agreed - the fault wasn't Hatton's fault, and it clearly is a terrible design - but luckily the fault seems to be okay now anyway! Cheers mate, Sam :)
@davidbutler81695 жыл бұрын
Thanks for answering. ALB
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
No problem mate! :D
@ninelie29967 жыл бұрын
Also, I think when you tested this out, you should have used a tender engine as well, just because it's best to test it with locos of different lengths.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Yeah that very true though! I notice it doesn't mind heavy/long locos, it was just the power system and the locking mech that were playing up! Thanks again mate, Sam :)
@amberstephenson92234 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the turntable Sam i have a request could you do an unboxing of the Bachmann sound Thomas please hope you see this.
@SamsTrains4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Amber - yes I' dlove one! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@stevetaylor96455 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam I’ve just bought one of these and mine is doing the same as yours was wondering how to access the gears and what grease did you use cheers Steve
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve - the upper housing of the red platform should just unclip from the base - I use the usual oil I use on my locos, though you can use silicon grease! Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@stevetaylor96455 жыл бұрын
Sam'sTrains hi Sam yeah worked out how it came apart and did the same cleaned all the grease and added oil thanks steve
@alexgmodelling23187 жыл бұрын
Maybe I won't get a turntable for the time-being. Anyway, very nice work lets hope your next buy isn't that dodgy, Alex.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
haha! Well they're fine, if you're willing to make that mod - mine was never going to survive using those brass contacts! I hope so too, haha! Cheers, Sam :)
@allie-8735 жыл бұрын
Matchsticks are really a great for modelling! I have ho benches made out of matchsticks
@SamsTrains5 жыл бұрын
Ahh sounds great - I'll have to give a bench a try! :D Thanks for watching - Sam :)
@janiceandcliff7 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, sorry you had trouble with your second unit. It does appear that "as bought" this device has several weaknesses. I reckon you have been more patient than many, and have had to adapt it to make it reliable. I hope Hornby will see your video, and have another look at the design. I feel it needs beefing up in several departments. Can you imagine the disappointment for younger modellers, who wouldn't be able, and shouldn't need, to make any mods of their own ? Back in the 1990s, my unit had an XO3 motor and various gears. It didn't lack power, but I had lubed all the working parts. The little brass connectors never were 100% reliable, but a small turn of the "bridge" usually helped. I don't remember that worrying "snapping sound", so I still think Hornby should look at the design again. Regards, Cliff.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Cliff - I wasn't too surprised really! Yeah that would be nice actually- it's okay for power, but the main gear badly rubs against the moving part when the bridge is stationary at certain angles - sometimes it even stalls the motor! I've lubricated it as well as I can, but I don't know what else to do :( I could try to add an X03 then, which might give it some more power, but I suppose the issue would still be there :/ Agreed - a re-design would be good, though I've noticed they don't sell these any more on their site! Cheers mate, Sam :)
@janiceandcliff7 жыл бұрын
It does sound like the table has a slight "warp", if it rubs in certain places. If you wish, remove the bridge, and rub some house polish around the edge, to make the table "super slippy". If trouble persists, and you otherwise like the turntable, look for another used unit from a train fair, you may be able to swap some parts, without undoing your special wiring arrangement. You may also gain the XO3 with the necessary gear train. This has been "a right test for you", I am sure you will win in the end... :D Yours, Cliff.
@shanecollis42077 жыл бұрын
How did you get power to the outlet tracks? I have this and the locomotive does not run when the turntable switches to any of the outlet tracks. It was my understanding that the turntable was supposed to transfer the power to any track it switches to. It doesn't seem to be working for me.
@SamsTrains7 жыл бұрын
Hi Shane - I hard-wired them all to a rotary switch, you can see it working at the end! But yes - the latest ones just don't work right... how are you at soldering? Have a look at Barrie Davis's channel - he'll teach you how to wire this to a rotary switch, which you can buy cheaply on Ebay! Good luck, Sam :)
@pirozcontractor60064 жыл бұрын
What I did was use some spare Hornby track links from the main track to the outlets. Of course make sure to align the contact points correctly or a short circuit will occur when the locomotive touches the turntable from the outlet.