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@lellopesce 2 күн бұрын
Rivarossi 8766/1 is the Dreyfuss 20th Century Hudson, painted in all NYC gray. This is a repaint, fantasy scheme. Nice paint job though.
@lellopesce 2 күн бұрын
As for the nose, I have 5 of them. I put a piece of packing blue tape on the top edge that goes inside the boiler, just half way round. That usually keeps the nose to come loose. I do have one that I had to put two layers of tape.
@masticshortline Күн бұрын
8766/1 is for all Hudson locomotives manufactured by Rivarossi. Another viewer commented it might be a fantasy paint job but it's Jedi Master level precision.
@masticshortline Күн бұрын
I used the slightest amount of CA to keep the nose intact.
@WWIIREBEL 3 күн бұрын
Wow, i wish i had known of Bernie's shop, before i moved,lol. I used to live in over in Pocono Mountain area back in 92. THEN i moved to the midwest back in 2021.
@masticshortline 3 күн бұрын
Bernie's really cool. He'll ship if you see anything he lists for sale!
@jamesemerson3414 3 күн бұрын
Nice find!
@masticshortline 3 күн бұрын
Yes it was!
@Sajl885 11 күн бұрын
I enjoy your videos about restoring locomotives, but I find the background you’re built interesting, could you show how to make them. Thanks.
@masticshortline 11 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching, and thank you for the idea!
@michaelquinones-lx6ks 15 күн бұрын
Not a bad layout.
@michaelquinones-lx6ks 15 күн бұрын
It's an old style Atheran locomotive pre flywheel model built and marketed under the ''Train Miniature'' banner.
@masticshortline 14 күн бұрын
Train-Miniature went through a lot in its lifetime. Ron/Classic Model Trains gave a brief history of the company in one of his videos.
@michaelquinones-lx6ks 14 күн бұрын
@@masticshortline I forgot to mention Train-Miniature would be taken over by Walthers the very company who recently bought Life-Like's trains and accessories as well as the Proto 2000 line.
@michaelquinones-lx6ks 15 күн бұрын
This may come as a surprise to you but Athearn did contracting work for other model train companies including Lionel, Also, That Train Miniature locomotive was also marketed in the Athearn Blue Box series back in the nineties
@masticshortline 14 күн бұрын
Learn something new every day, but I don't recall Athearn ever rolling that out.
@michaelquinones-lx6ks 14 күн бұрын
@@masticshortline It's true, And, Thank you very much for answering my comments.
@Sajl885 24 күн бұрын
Thank you for the no nonsense, informative videos.
@masticshortline 23 күн бұрын
You're very welcome!
@enriqueaguilar4892 26 күн бұрын
Restoring her again was worth the transformation n I like the idea of converting regular Athearn blue box locomotive's to DCC n Sound technology they're worth the investment
@masticshortline 25 күн бұрын
Thank you. I'm dyed in the wool DC, but I respect your preference for DCC.
@GettingBackonTrackwithSteve 27 күн бұрын
I have the same Tech 3 controller. Like the gauges on it. Nice job on the loco.
@masticshortline 25 күн бұрын
Thank you very much, Steve. I saw the Tech 3 in a model railroad shop in CT and had to have it. Got it for a very reasonable price too.
@TheWarbonnet660 19 күн бұрын
The tech 3 is the best for repair work, you can see if there is an electrical issue on the gauge
@williamsantangelo 28 күн бұрын
Best little vintage engines money can buy, I luv em! Thank You
@masticshortline 28 күн бұрын
There's nothing not to love about Blue Box Athearns!
@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267 29 күн бұрын
Very cool looking locomotive
@masticshortline 29 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@TsumugiWillNukeLoxton Ай бұрын
4876 experienced A Crash, It crashed into a Station Back In 1953
@masticshortline 29 күн бұрын
Yes, I am quite familiar with the incident involving 4876.
@jamesdenny4734 Ай бұрын
4 passenger cars is pretty good? Shirley(surely)😊 she can pull more? 5 or 6 more would be good!? 😮
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
I tested the locomotive with what was readily available, but I'm pretty sure she can pull more. And don't call me Shirley, LoL!
@havingoodtime Ай бұрын
As soon as you pulled the shell off noticed motor was in backwards
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
I took a look at the playback; I'd hate to disagree, but everything including the motor was correctly oriented. Perhaps you were referring to another locomotive I serviced?
@havingoodtime Ай бұрын
@@masticshortline Maybe they made them differently through the years I mentioned that because all my blue box SD-40s have commutator facing the back. Did like your fantasy heritage paint job.
@WindmillJunction Ай бұрын
Way to go Ean, there is no " dead" athearn other then a dummy ! 😊
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
Thanks Armand, much appreciated!
@bobbender2922 Ай бұрын
Hello Ian, Blue Box SDP-40 in New Haven always worth the effort., have fun!!
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@gacj2010 Ай бұрын
You are so talented to get these trains with a life and a story to move again... wouldnt you love to know their history and who got joy from them in their past lives
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
It's worth a thought, but most of what I've repaired have no backstory.
@DavidSmith-dm8ew Ай бұрын
I have brass flywheels and silver motors on many of my athearns
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
Curious with mixing colors, don't you think?
@DavidSmith-dm8ew Ай бұрын
@@masticshortline Not sure if someone else did it or not, I bought them used.
@craytum6945 Ай бұрын
Btw...looks like you may need a skateboard to get around to the layout for filming.😂😂😂
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
I try to keep up, LoL!
@craytum6945 Ай бұрын
Wow...what a great job you did. Your post is gettin save for future endeavors. Love the Fairbanks. The beauty is within the beholder. I'm an old schooler having new Alco, Tenshodo, Trains etc brass and put together a right many Hobbytown of Boston kits...and my opinion she is gorgeous and a hauler !!! Superb, and many thanks for the post
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
Thank you very much Cray, it's greatly appreciated. Getting this locomotive cleaned up and restored to its former glory following its ordeal was a labor of love.
@DavidSmith-dm8ew Ай бұрын
The pistle grip soldering irons are no good for fine soldering. I went on aliexpress and ordered one of thses SUNSHINE C245 110W high power Smart Portable Soldering Iron adjustable Universal for T245 soldering tips. Best iron I have ever owned. It comes with a stand and when not in use the iron cools down, heats back up in 3-5 seconds
@masticshortline Ай бұрын
Hi David, Thank you for the advice, I'll look into it. I know soldering guns are somewhat clumsy, but mine has performed better than the irons I've used in the past. But, then again, you get what you pay for with soldering irons bought from Harbor Freight. LoL.
@Peter_Badler 2 ай бұрын
Beatiful layout! Hi from Sweden. 😊
@masticshortline 2 ай бұрын
Hi Peter. Thank you very much!
@jamesemerson3414 2 ай бұрын
Nice save 😊😊
@masticshortline 2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Kevincsmith0708 2 ай бұрын
Hello Mastic Short Line, Thanks for showing the difference in DCC AC {PWM} frequency vs DC {PWM} frequency in your video. In the next Production release of DCC-EX version 5.4 we have also added the ability to set the Analog DC cabs Frequency by address, using F-Keys F29, F30 or F31 so you can adjust the tonal sound in real time that comes from the DC engine when it's under power. Here are two examples of a DCC-EX ROSTER setup. //EXRAIL Defined CAB DC ROSTER(address,"name"," FREQ F-keys ") // Spaces then Frequency F29 F30 F31 ROSTER(2001, "KCS 2001", "DC/////////////////////////////FQ 490Hz/FQ 3400Hz/FQ 62500Hz/") // Analog DC Motor Only Diesel ROSTER(9120, "CP 9120", "DC/////////////////////////////FQ 490Hz/FQ 3400Hz/FQ 62500Hz/") // Analog DC Motor Only Diesel The Mega DCC-EX Command Station frequency are Default 131 Hz F29 490 Hz F30 3400 Hz F31 62500 Hz {only for next new Command Station uC processors ESP32-Wroom & the STM32 F4xxx Nucleo} Edited: 7-13-24 You can test these with the latest development versions DCC-EX 'devel' v5.2.69 and Engine Driver Beta v2.37.187 releases or greater. Regards, Kevin Smith DCC-EX Dev Team
@masticshortline 2 ай бұрын
Hi Kevin, Thank you SO MUCH for your appreciation of my presentation. Thank you also for sharing the latest developments with DCC-EX, Engine Driver and EX-RAIL. If it will truly enhance DC operations, then I may just kick the thought of buying decoders for my DCC-Ready locomotives to the curb! It may also prompt me to do a follow-up video in the future. I've printed your comment so I can keep it handy but, of course, the noob that I kinda still am I might go to the Discord and/or Facebook page for guidance. Thank you again. Ean Ferrell/Mastic Short Line
@johnbanicki7232 3 ай бұрын
Great video. I agree that it does not matter if you are running DC or DCC. It is if you are happy with it. Thanks for sharing.
@masticshortline 3 ай бұрын
Hi John, Thank you for feeling for the same way I do, and for enjoying the video.
@w.rustylane5650 3 ай бұрын
I have a few engines that still have the old Pittman motors in them. The best way to improve an open frame motor (Pittman) is to replace the magnets with neodymium (rare earth) ones. I did that to all my Pittman motors and now they will "creep" around the track. It made a HUGE difference in current draw and performance. Cheers from eastern TN
@masticshortline 3 ай бұрын
Hi Rusty. If you've noticed, even with the replacement Pittman I put a couple of rare earth magnets. I did the same thing with the Pittman on board the Penn Line 2-8-0. Cheers from Central Suffolk County, NY 😉
@johnbanicki7232 3 ай бұрын
Nice. Always fun to get these old engines running again. Thanks for sharing.
@masticshortline 3 ай бұрын
I can't agree more. Things like these make for an interesting challenge.
@vuurvrrailfanner4656 3 ай бұрын
I have this exact model but its in the ATSF paint scheme with new couplers, new motor, and LED lights. pretty good for 45$
@masticshortline 3 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that. I hope you enjoy it.
@terrymann9723 3 ай бұрын
where did you purchase the new motor? do you have a part number? Great video!
@masticshortline 3 ай бұрын
Hi Terry, I bought a few gold motors from a Facebook group specializing in Athearn parts; a couple other motors were picked up at a local model railroad swap meet. Pre-owned gold motors can also be had for a reasonable price from eBay. Hope this helps!
@jamesemerson3414 3 ай бұрын
Nice job, love the buildings.
@masticshortline 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Jim, much appreciated!
@TimStacey 4 ай бұрын
I have all this working with a test track but how do I incorporate this onto my real track? I have a Bachmann power booster that I need to use to drive more trains at once so what connects to what? I don’t want to blow anything up! Appreciate anyone’s help with this. Thanks
@masticshortline 3 ай бұрын
Hi Tim, The test track will need to be isolated from your layout; I use Atlas isolated rail joiners. As for the Bachmann power booster, sorry but I'm at a loss. Consult with a Facebook model railroading group and perhaps they can guide you.
@johnbanicki7232 4 ай бұрын
With that much hair they must have been running on the carpet. Thanks for sharing.
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
It's very possible. The seller had told me this and other locomotives he acquired from the individual were in rough shape.
@WindmillJunction 4 ай бұрын
Good fix Ean !, Just in case, have that Lima Euro motor truck cover for you in case you need it
@masticshortline 4 ай бұрын
Thank you @Armand Bakx. I'm good for now. I will raise the white flag if I need it!
@majortomtogc 5 ай бұрын
The "POS" WiFi shield can be reflashed with the older version firmware that works with DCC-EX. It didn't work because it had a newer version firmware. Many YT vids show how to do it.
@masticshortline 5 ай бұрын
I'm aware of the possibility of reflashing the firmware, but it would involve having to buy the hardware to do it and then downloading and installing the firmware. Makerfabs destroyed those cards in favor of making new cards with cooperation from DCC-EX.
@ScottRails 5 ай бұрын
Dude, you went to the effort of wearing latex gloves, then started stabbing it with a screw driver while it was powered up, lol.
@masticshortline 5 ай бұрын
I played it safe, don't be daft! LoL
@TimsBitsnPieces 5 ай бұрын
Dave, isn't that something you would do... glove up first then kill.. lol
@ScottRails 5 ай бұрын
@@TimsBitsnPieces Rude, lol.
@TimsBitsnPieces 5 ай бұрын
Well, we all know you don't want to damage your freshly painted french nails ..... ROFL.
@josephseverino674 5 ай бұрын
Sounds like real train master LOL.From a Rain master,great job👍
@gacj2010 5 ай бұрын
Look at those babies haul
@johnbanicki7232 5 ай бұрын
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
@masticshortline 5 ай бұрын
You're very welcome.
@dundasjunctionmodelr.r-jam8267 5 ай бұрын
Excellent viewing angle, nice running session, great video
@masticshortline 5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, greatly appreciated!
@gacj2010 5 ай бұрын
It was fascinating watching this series...that engine is a strong puller
@gacj2010 5 ай бұрын
Man, that was a big job..but what a result for sure
@gacj2010 5 ай бұрын
I am learning great stuff...
@gacj2010 5 ай бұрын
Love watching this
@gacj2010 5 ай бұрын
I can never get enough instruction on this kind of thing
@longviewkelsolinesRR644 5 ай бұрын
Great video very helpful I take the light bracket out and install a led.
@WWIIREBEL 5 ай бұрын
I have had/still have Athearn Blue Box diesels and rolling stock since i was a kid. Those diesels are like tanks and just keep on going strong with good care. As to your age...we'll just say "Gen-X" lol.
@masticshortline 5 ай бұрын
I'm a man of a certain age. LoL
@longviewkelsolinesRR644 6 ай бұрын
Great video i have a athearn gn in that paint scheme
@masticshortline 6 ай бұрын
Thank you. It wasn't the video I had wanted to present, but I made the best of whatever I had.