Greetings Malta 🇲🇹 and hello Joe 👋 Excellent now to on a Class 31 service 👏 👏👏 these really are invaluable video's 😇 Great to see a buttercup yellow 💛 locomotive too, definitely suited to a Kerrygold Station 🌞 Very best wishes from the Emerald Isle ☘️
@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway
10 ай бұрын
For a moment I was tempted on the name "Kerrygold Station" lol Thanks Paul :)
@tanlochello8023
10 ай бұрын
What a beautiful presentation! Thank you for sharing!
@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway
10 ай бұрын
Thank you too!
@TheHeritageLine
10 ай бұрын
Yet another great servicing video, keep them coming as it makes it easier for me to copy 🤣🤣. All the best Tony.
@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway
10 ай бұрын
Thank you Tony. There's a charge for that, but I'll give you the family discount :)
@garydoc
Ай бұрын
¡Hola buenas tardes Joe! I’ve recently inherited an N gauge layout and am currently checking/servicing each loco. I came across your channel and, have say how clear and useful this particular video has been. I’m an English ex-pat now retired and playing trains, in my garage, in northern Almería province in Spain. I’ve sub’d to your channel and, looking forward to catching up on other videos. Stay well. Un saludo. Gary
@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway
Ай бұрын
Hola Gary :) Good to see you here. I regularly maintain my locos, but rule of thumb is this: Only di it when I feel like it and when I'm annoyed, walk away :) Works every time :) Glad you found my video helpful. Welcome to the hobby :)
@garydoc
Ай бұрын
@@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway Hi and, thanks for your reply. I have just come up from the garage after fully servicing the class 31 including installation of a new motor. Carefully reassembled and…………success!🤪. Watching your video paid off and, for that I am very grateful. I’ve just filmed a short clip of the very first test run, after servicing and will post it up on Facebook. If I am able, I’ll see if I can send the clip to you via your blog. Cheers again! Gary
@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway
Ай бұрын
I look forward to watching it :)
@garydoc
Ай бұрын
@@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway So sorry Joe, I can’t connect to your blog. Do you have FB?
@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway
Ай бұрын
Here you go: facebook.com/steel.parallel.lines
@petert9749
10 ай бұрын
Forgot to mention in previous comment; loco was misbehaving: monitor for motor heat build up. Other faults are a nuisance, overheating electrical gear is dangerous. Servicing videos rarely mention this. As ever: keep modelling.
@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway
10 ай бұрын
Cheers :)
@petert9749
10 ай бұрын
I don't have one of these, so the following are suggestions worth research, and that only. Plastic can become brittle over time and that makes stressing to remove bogies, and unclipping the side-frames hazardous (Spalcheque can't handle 'sideframes'). 1/ See if you can loosen the chassis halves so as to remove bogies without stressing plastic retainers. 2/ In many of the models I have interfered with (AAHH!) disassembly of the bogies can usually be avoided by spraying with plastic compatible contact cleaner from the electronics shop; TEST ON PLASTC SOMEWHERE IT DOES NOT MATTER FIRST. A decent spray, let dry, and lightly lubricate with plastics compatible (see manufacturer's recommendations) should clean things up - all without disassembly. That my tiny mind can think of, the only reason for disassembling the bogies is to re-stress the pickup wipers if they have lost their tension against the wheels. Then be -oh so careful- you don't overstress the end clips on the side-frame assembly. Testing to see if this is necessary, or whether re-stressing has worked after adjustment, is as you have done. You placed the chassis upside down and placed test leads on both sides of one pickup axle. Be a good idea to test the other pickup wheel/axle sets the same way. You did not oil the motor, nor check it. It is possible spare part brushes for these locos are not offered, in which case the life of the loco is the life of the installed brushes. Worth getting spares if you can, or failing that, some spare motors. Similarly, you know which plastic parts are vulnerable to breakage; see if you can have some spares. Broken parts can US a loco, all whilst a new loco is not available. I don't know about this make, but most models are short runs now. If I am correct on these locos, it might save you a lot of grief and expense. It is wonderful to see you enjoying your models, and encouraging others. Great Stuff. Peter hazardous
@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for your kind words. I enjoy a challenge .. why would I be modelling N Gauge if I didn't? :) Yes are right, there are safer ways of doing things but it is the way I have always done things. Take it apart and then rebuild it. Most of my locos were rebuilt after purchasing them. Few are brand new and none get serviced before a minimum run of 30km .. some as far as 50km. You are right, no motor maintenance. The motors are sealed cans and most times I replace with coreless motors I buy from AliExpress are a very affordable price, compared to other outlets. I have quite a few parts available in stock in my workshop. I have learnt to stock up from previous hobbies, helps keep things running :) Once again, thanks :)
@petert9749
10 ай бұрын
Sounds good. Comment was made with beginners in mind; we don't want folk to become discouraged with breakage and then unable to find parts. You might notice I came back with a second comment on checking overheating. No one seems to mention this. Beginners usually can't measure current, but anyone with fingers can judge overheating. Again: for newcomers, particularly kids. I think of our KZitem population as a club. When someone shows or discusses at a club, caring members share experiences. If we don't share, the format is dead. Enjoyed your presentation. Keep sharing.@@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway
@Hal-Zuzzu_Model_Railway
10 ай бұрын
Thanks again for replying once again. Yes, over heating is something to worry about. I check them for heating but only when they show symptoms. I often monitor current drawn when only one is running but do something about it when it is a higher reading them it normally is. I rarely touch them to be honest, N Gauge being so delicate and I have clumsy hands. I can check heat remotely with a gun I have but only on very rare occasions have I needed it so far! Many times when I buy a used loco, I end up replacing the motor right away. Gives the loco a new life and trouble free start :)
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