Radio Control Loco Conversion Tutorial (Easy Version) - Model Railway Mania

I made this video to explain the most basic version of a battery power, radio control loco conversion I have done.
The most important thing (that isn't in the video) is to cut the wires to the rail pickups first as you don't want any connection from the rails to the motor!
This method will work on any OO gauge loco.

Hope this is informative, let me know if you have any questions in the comments!

List of components:
Tx22 Transmitter

Rx41 Receiver

3.7v battery

Extension leads and cables

Shrink wrap (affiliate link)

Soldering iron (affiliate link) - this is the newer version of the one I have

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[trainshedhobbies]

I just want you to know that your little video has completely changed my model railroading!

[JamesPetts]

This is interesting. This is probably the future of model railways - once the batteries get smaller.

[johnnyx]

I strongly recommend every one switch to 2.4 g. It is incredibly more reliable and a pleasure to operate.. I have converted over 200 units and the customers love the detail operate control.. A must ..

[TankEngine]

This is will be an ideal investment, especially when track power doesn't work well.

[karltriebel]

Useful video! And it’s surreal to see a loco moving without the track!

[blairgowrieforestrailwayan]

You forgot to mention a screwie thing. This is a useful video thanks for all the hard work.

[The_LBSC_thomas]

Omg I've been waiting for this, thank you so much

[MrSteamDragon]

Love the battery box behind the smoke box door ! Novel idea.👍

[UKRailsandMore]

Interesting tutorial mate, thanks for sharing, all the best, Paul

[Emilystar]

I have a cheap battery powered locomotive that fits on ho scale track and I wanted to make it rc, and thank goodness I found this video since know I can turn it into rc power.

[thedoncasterk]

Very nice tutorial, extremely helpful
Can't wait to see the fixed battery version

[jjapagoosh]

How much does it all cost. I think this is the future of the hobby. No need to clean track and gets rid of all the wire work under a layout. Perfect

[ChaoticCaroline]

Do you think you’ll ever continue this series? I’d love to learn how to fit the larger battery as well as a charging connector

[Alerrecks]

I remember following you on IG back in the day. I never forgot about "The great realistic NWR Locos with kadees!" Glad I have found your youtube so I can continue to follow your modelling process now that I have left Instagram. Keep up the great work!

[mikep]

This is epic... no more screwing around with dirty tracks...

[johnmiskimmin]

Fantastic tutorial! Would love to see you do one on an N gauge tank engine, thats what I’m attempting at the minute! Not easy!

[thetalyllynman]

Why did you change Thomas Allens coal bunker design?

[musoseven]

Neat work! I'm currently awaiting Deltang parts to get RC fitted to my first loco.

[krannock]

Hi there, I'm a bit late to the game on this and my question is, you put a booster on the battery to 12v then plugged in before the receiver. I looked on the site linked and it seems to say in the stats that its up to 6V. am I reading this wrong. Also how long does the 3.7v lipo last before recharge?

[carlmatthews]

I have three questions.
1. Would this work on Bachmann Thomas engines?
2. Do you need to buy a separate control for each engine?
3. What happens if you have more than 12 engines?