Workbench Session - Hunt couplings and Dapol wheels upgrade - transforms old Hornby UK coaches

[@DavidHart-s6y]

Brilliant 👍👍

[@donniblanco5239]

Great Tutorial - Awesome Test Run with That Superb Hymek and Smooth Rolling Coach rake. Great Job 👏🏻

[@route7railway567]

Hi DonniB… Thanks for watching and for your nice comments. Yes that Hymek is years old and still goes well. The dapol wheel really made a difference. Regards… Steve 👍

[@alfiejohnchester8108]

I enjoyed this video very much. I love buying old stock and 'modernising' it - for want of a better word. To me it's a major part of my hobby. Right now I'm working on an old pair of Hornby MK1 Buffet cars and I'm turning a cheap HST into a Pullman train so videos like yours always are welcome to me. Thanks a lot.

[@route7railway567]

Hi AlfieJ. Thanks for watching and for your nice comments. Your HST conversion sounds great. Hope it goes well. Regards…. Steve 👍

[@mrindependent6382]

Hi, Your Channel came up today, very interesting and great Videos on how too, especially these Coupling Ones, I've loads of Old Stock I'd like to change over to these Couplings, these look just like the Container wagon Couplings id like to replace, Thanks for Sharing,

[@route7railway567]

Hi… Thanks for watching and your nice comments. There is a good variety of magnetic couplings available these days. It’s just a matter of deciding which type to use in your modification. And will it do the job you want it too. Regards… Steve 👍

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

Love the video you put together. Hope there more to come.

[@route7railway567]

Thanks for dropping in and you nice comment. Regards…. Steve 👍

[@medwaymodelrailway7129]

@@route7railway567 Great and thanks very much for replying to my comment. I have a new video out now on the update of my layout plus a special remembrance too.. Hope you like and share.

[@lord-al-2024]

Superb update and Super demo of how to Steve. Just goes to show us there`s plenty of life left in them coaches to come.Spot on with the Testing Steve.

[@route7railway567]

Hi Alan….. Thanks for watching. Yes Hunt couplings are so good. I also use the ones from GLR bespoke services. The improvements in running and ease of use on the layout are well worth the cost. See you soon…. Steve 👍

[@piccadillymodelrailways]

Hi Steve, it’s amazing the difference the couplings make on a train they can literally make it or break it. They’ve clearly made your train! Runs beautifully, so nice to see that

[@route7railway567]

Hi John…. Yes they run so well. No derailments in both directions, even across parts of the layout they didn’t like previously. Old coaches running like new ones…… Result 😜

[@mikeadam3227]

So glad I found your channel. Great tips and enjoy seeing how your layout has been developing.

[@route7railway567]

Hi Mike…. Thanks for dropping in and your encouraging comments. 👍👍👍

[@MrLosttheplot]

great video, very helpfull. ypur layout is really good

[@route7railway567]

Hi… Thanks for watching and your nice comments. Regards… Steve 👍

[@DJ_K666]

I found that drilling the rivets out works if you use a 5mm drill or bigger and just remove the top of the rivet instead of drilling through.. Like you say they can vary in how tight they are.

[@route7railway567]

Hi DJ. Thanks for watching. Yes I use the bigger drill on the stubborn ones. Some practically drop out while others are sometimes glued in or deformed by previous owners. Regards… Steve 👍

[@moorlandmodelrailwayandy]

Hi Steve another nice video. I've got an old rake of blood and custard as well and I do like them so it's another order from hunts couplings for me. Think I'll try some bachmann wheel sets and see how they get on. Cheers Steve atb Andy

[@route7railway567]

Hi Andy and thanks for looking in. These magnetic couplings by Hunt and the ones from GLR Bespoke Services are excellent for improving how wagons and coaches run on the layout. Like I say in the video they also give older coaches that are in good condition, but maybe a bit tired, a new lease of life. Regards… Steve 👍

[@alanmargalan5921]

Another great informative vidio Steve, we find away to make it work don;t we you seem to have cracked all your track problems as well. Regards Alan

[@route7railway567]

Hi Alan and thanks for dropping in again. I’ve also used magnetic couplings from GLR Bespoke Services on a rake of HO STVA car transporters. They have always been a bit erratic and uncooperative so to speak. Since the couplings have been fitted they have turned into a really nice running set…. result 👍 Regards …. Steve 🤗

[@little_britain]

You sound like you are from the same part of the country as Alan from Dragon Junction. Nice work. I love to buy cheap old stock and upgrade and weather them.

[@route7railway567]

Hi… Thanks for watching. Allan is from North Wales and I’m from Liverpool 👍 Yes fixing up old kit is really satisfying isn’t it. Regards… Steve 👍

[@keithwheeler9982]

A Cracking job Steve!, Many thanks for taking the time and trouble to show us this "How Too", so good to see we can upgrade our older stock,... can you let me know the best place to get these hunt couplings from mate? ... many thanks again Steve.

[@route7railway567]

Hi Keith. Thanks for dropping in and checking the video out. It’s very satisfying when a small upgrade project works out so well. West Hill Wagon Works is the company that make them. There is a variety to choose from. If you’re not to sure which ones to get, they do a starter variety pack so you can compare types and see how they fit on your different kit. Regards….. Steve 👍

[@toucan221]

I have seen the couplings you were using and wondered how you fit them! btw what size are the screws and thread size thanks

[@robertstrainset6556]

Hi Steve, A very impressive refurbishment and they do run very well so well done a very nice video all-round keep well and safe. I will see how mine go as can always do this at a later date can you tell us what you actually bought to do them?. Cheers Robert.

[@route7railway567]

Hi Robert… Thanks for dropping in. Yes I’m very satisfied with the results. The couplings I used in the video are the West Hill Wagon Works Hunt Couplings. ‘Screw type Standard coupling’ The alternative ones I showed are:- ‘Screw type pivoting’. They sell them in different sizes depending how close together you want your coaches or wagons to run. Regards…. Steve 👍

[@tezza72uk19]

Very helpful video Steve. I have replaced wheels but not tried changing couplings yet but will now give it a go. Incidentally what make is your cordless tool and where can you get them. Thanks for sharing.

[@route7railway567]

Hi Tezza. Thanks for dropping in. Replacing the wheels makes a big difference in performance. Upgrading the couplings also lowers derailments and makes them much easier to swap and change. The tool is by ZEODO www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313828071052?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=zzxsldgjrx6&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=i4pFl-hGRhm&var=612576657953&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY It’s only a cheap one but does the job. I have one with my layout for cutting track and such, and one on my workbench. Regards…. Steve 👍

[@teepeewolf72]

@@route7railway567 Thanks Steve will look into the tool, looks more manageable than my Dremmel

[@DavidHart-s6y]

Hello please can you tell what make your grinder is? 👍👍

[@route7railway567]

Hi Dave… Thanks for watching. It’s just a cheap generic Chinese make. There are numerous makes, all with unheard of brand names. Go through Amazon or eBay. Search for cordless rechargeable rotary tool. I think I paid about £15 for mine. But there are both cheaper and dearer versions. Regards… Steve 👍

[@tezza72uk49]

Hi Steve, just getting round to improving my couplings now, did the Hunt couplings come with the screw fixings or can you recommend the best size screw for these Triang coaches. Thanks for the video, very helpful, done the wheel upgrade massive improvement.

[@37adrianporter]

Have you tried Porterhouse pivoting Hornby or Dapol magnetic couplings !

[@route7railway567]

Hi Adrian. Thanks for watching. I’ve got some of both on order. I want to have various options for different stock. 👍

[@gordonhanning476]

I am just about to do the same thing

[@route7railway567]

Hi Gordon… go for it. I hope like me, you find that it will improve things quite a bit. Regards….. Steve👍

[@normancolbrook1568]

Hi re Hornby blood and custard coach coupling / wheel upgrade video. Which dapol wheels did you use . Regards norman

[@route7railway567]

Hi Norman… Thanks for watching. I used the standard three hole disc wheels. 20 in a pack, they cost around £17 off eBay. Regards … Steve 👍

[@petermedcalf5372]

Where did you source the couplings and wheels?

[@route7railway567]

Hi Peter. Sorry for the delay in responding. Thanks for watching. Parts obtained from eBay and Westhill Wagon Works. Regards… Steve 👍

[@colinrevans4548]

Hi Steve. Can you tell me what glue you used for fitting the Hunt coupling to the moulded Hornby bogies? Thanks

[@route7railway567]

Just normal superglue 👍👍🤗

[@WendyHodgkinson]

There not old couplings still running Tri Ang carriages with the old ones that undo themselves on corners and randomly on points, crossovers and anywhere else why get rid of the fun of that and coaches that come off the rails for going to fast 🤔

[@route7railway567]

Hi Wendy. Good point, well made 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for watching. Regards… Steve 👍😀

[@7312frankb]

Good morning Steve where do you get the couplings and wheels from? Thanks

[@route7railway567]

Hi Frank…. Thanks for watching…. I got the wheels off eBay and the couplings from West Hill Wagon Works… Regards… Steve 👍

[@graemeraven3177]

What size Dapol coach wheels did you use please?

[@route7railway567]

Hi Graeme. To be honest just used the standard wheel from Dapol and the happened to be suitable. Quite lucky really. Thanks for watching and apologies for the delayed reply. Regards Steve 👍