DIY Remote Controlled Steam Train

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Charity Shop Find and Initial Testing
02:25 Sponsor: JLCPCB
03:51 Cleaning and Understanding the Smoke Mechanism
06:55 Redesigning with Servo Control
09:46 Building the RC Drive System
14:14 Fixing the Smoke Generator
18:06 Final Assembly and Testing

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🎉 Video Summary
I found a £3.50 1980s toy train in a charity shop and converted it into a remote-controlled smart train using an ESP32C6, servo motors, and custom 3D-printed parts. After accidentally burning out the original smoke generator with 5V, I replaced it with an ultrasonic misting module for better vapour effects, creating a fully functional RC train with working smoke and remote control via ESP-NOW.