1924s American Flyer Locomotive - Restoration

[@ShadowsOnTheScreen]

It is very obvious that you spend a lot of time to get the details just right on the restoration, but again, what most impressed me is the amount of time and effort you put into each video. Fantastic results! Thank you.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much! I think I spend more time on the the editing ;)

[@davidstevens9516]

@@TheFabrik I so love watching these videos. I love it when things get restored. 🥺🥺😍😍

[@TailsFan369no2]

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[@sagarwadkar1850]

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[@ruwankaru791]

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[@nyceyes]

Wow, wow, wow! Who needs Netflix when I can binge these absolutely amazing videos. (1) The craftsmanship is second to none; (2) the attention to absolute detail is second to none; (3) and we cannot overlook the videoraphy, text narration and screenplay, which even includes silent humor. I have no words. Just beautiful work and productions. Thank you for sharing this.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much !! 🙏 glad you enjoyed 😌🙌

[@septiccalling8341]

I couldn't have put that better myself. Well said......

[@NTRprojects]

Very nice project my friend, but most curious I'm about the velo solex, I noticed on your terrace. Is it an upcoming project? Looking forward to hear from you.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much. No, this Solex is in too good condition to be the subject of a video ! It runs perfectly 🤣🤣🤣

[@Makorze]

this one didn't look too bad from the outside but that motor looked like it needed at alot of work. Great work! :)

[@astridvallati4762]

One thing that stands out: the proper tools for the job. The sign of a true craftsman.

[@TheFabrik]

Many thanks 🔧🪛⚙️⛏️

[@jordandorsett3106]

That looks awesome!, and maybe, just maybe, you can find rolling stock for it

[@yvesd_fr1810]

Bonjour The Fabrik, bon, ben encore une superbe restauration ! Merci pour vos indications concernant l'épaisseur du métal et la décision de sabler ou non ! Et bravo aussi pour le montage vdiéo. J'ai l'impression que la qualité de ce film, en particulier celle de la macro, s'est améliorée. Pourtant la barre était déjà bien haute ! Chapeau !

[@TheFabrik]

Bonjour Yves, vraiment un grand merci pour ce nouveau message.🙏 C'est toujours un plaisir de lire vos commentaires qui m'encouragent à tester de nouvelles choses. A très bientôt 😉

[@signjoey]

I had Am Flyer when I was little(50s)...still this was an above average restoration lol

[@williamharris8367]

The "pickling" technique to remove rust and old paint has been demonstrated on this channel before, but I never cease to enjoy watching it. Thank-you for another excellent video!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot William 😌🙏

[@danielgue8399]

Por lo que veo as tenido que inventar tus propias herramientas 👍 felicitaciones

[@TheFabrik]

Claro ! Muchas gracias 🙏

[@chrissharp5073]

I never tire of watching your amazing skills in saving another toy from the scrapyard. Thank you for sharing

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much for continuing to watch my videos! And thank you for commenting...it means a lot to me 🙏🙏🙏

[@antoniocarlosruizfernandes9575]

If you had the wagons it was perfect. Very good work. Congratulations

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you 👍

[@ThomasSpettel]

Imagine a whole scenery with all your recovered and reconstructed trains. Now that would be a sight.

[@TheFabrik]

I’m thinking about it 👍🏻

[@keithdonally3080]

The love of trains never leaves. Great restore work.

[@brln4]

I completely agree! I have a couple of old ones I can't repair. This talent is exceptional!

[@shaqtus3365]

@@brln4 Do you know what kind of locomotives they are, depending on what they are I might be able to provide a little bit of help. I don't really know much about O scale, but I know plenty about 1970's and 1980's locomotives.

[@ramiruhig5558]

Brilliant restoration of the old Locomotive

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot 🙌

[@ronaldgreen5292]

Remember people!☝️ These are the loving ❤️ hands ✋️ of restoration here! Respect!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot !

[@Dr_Mario2007]

Beautiful restoration of the toy electric train, and a few remaining classics worth saving.

[@TheFabrik]

Many thanks 🙏

[@nyotamwuaji6484]

Personally I like the rust on the exterior of the locomotive. Gives it some character, and that authentic old feeling

[@FRIEND38]

You mean tinny.

[@daniellclary]

Really nice work. Although at the ending it did not look like it was running all that smoothly. Perhaps that was just the track.

[@TheFabrik]

The track is 80 years old... i should restore it too :)

[@daniellclary]

@@TheFabrik Yeah, the train probably run much smoother, and really showcase the restoration of the locomotive.

[@mateuslira3411]

It's so amazing to see these pre plastic era toys, these little things were built like tanks

[@blahh3105]

this was INCREDIBLE!!!

[@AlcoLoco251]

I'm a collector of antique trains, and these 100-year-old tinplate American Flyer trains actually have some value. However, despite the amazing job you did on this, I can't help but think that its actually lost some value by being restored like this. I mean, I'd still pay top dollar for it, but I'm sure others would argue it. Great job none the less.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much ! I know it has lost its value because of the restoration :/

[@yeoldeseawitch]

@@TheFabrik but at the same time, keeping it as a rusting hulk isn't exactly the best fate for it

[@TheFabrik]

@@yeoldeseawitch i agree :) My two little boys are now playing with that locomotive ...🥳

[@BeeWhistler]

@@TheFabrikThat’s perfect. I understand why people want to collect things in their original condition, but toys are meant to be played with!

[@ianbrodiesmith4085]

One of my favourite builds so far. Not much rust and simple cleaning tech. Nice

[@philippev.9256]

Each video comes close to perfection for the quality and inventiveness of the image setting, brilliant !

[@brucebenson5908]

Beautifully photographed. Exquisitely recorded sound. You took us back into the past to show us the secrets of craftsmen who lived a century ago. I was thrilled.

[@TheFabrik]

Glad you enjoyed it ! Thank you very much 🙌

[@THEARCTROOPER123]

I love how you breathe new life into these toys

[@TheFabrik]

Thank a lot. Glad you enjoyed it !

[@davidknepp8641]

I'm glad to see you had patience to do that I have a h o l display I love cleaning up engines tool

[@turdferguson5300]

Electrolysis is an amazing process. It can clean an 1800s piece of cast iron back to gray metal with no chance of damaging the surface. Here's a little trick I use with skillets because I use a 30 gallon tank and don't often change the solution. I hang the cast iron inside a pillowcase. It acts as a filter allowing the current to pass but containing the sludge keeping the anodes cleaner longer. I hose out the pillowcase between pieces and its ready to go again.

[@TheFabrik]

Awesome ! Thanks for the tip 🙏👍

[@muir8009]

The train rescues are obviously a hit. but it's the video editing; these delightful cuts and whimsical transitions. The absolute talent to spot a shot where there is none. I mean only you would think of a static close up of a bell, that gracefully sliiiide the motor unit in front as the focus adjusts, then top it with a wrist flip to get the motor the right way for the shot. You could've just put it the right way round to begin with but you didn't. That's art man, just delightful.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much for all these nice words. Means a lot 🙏

[@rennethjarrett4580]

Great job on the body and decal work. As a model train runner I knew that one needed oil in several places, especially the armature and axle ends, and gears...

[@TheFabrik]

Great point! I didn't show it but I put oil in the engine ;)

[@dougalexander7204]

Heck of a toy and an excellent restoration. I’m glad the termites were still holding hands.

[@wayneandrus240]

This was a very delicate piece to restore and a very sensitive, careful, and complete restoration was done.This train would be great display piece for an office or library. Fantastic!!

[@Cadadadry]

Restored toys are made to be used by children, not for useless display. Try and make children happy !

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed. I'll keep that loco ;)

[@TheFabrik]

I have two little boys and i can tell you they love to turn that locomotive on !!!😁 'Dad can we play with the choo choo ?'😅

[@wayneandrus240]

@@Cadadadry Sorry you did not like my opinion.

[@isabelledoumeng6144]

T'is Sunday morning and I got my treat!! Beautifully done. What a result!! Take care 🙂

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much Isabelle 😌

[@thijsversteeg9010]

A beautiful restoration, or rather, a great metamorphosis! The attention to detail is extraordinary. The result is absolutely great.

[@maruja8751]

Ah ! ces trains... ils nous manquaient ! Cette restauration est magnifiquement réalisée jusque dans les moindres détails, comme toujours !!! Vous êtes un perfectionniste et, pour notre plus grand plaisir, on s'y est bien habitués !!! Merci. On attend la suite...

[@jamessimmons1888]

Great restoration video and a Good job on the video and restored locomotive

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@xxsparrowxx8568]

Such amazing work

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much 😀

[@paulvozman842]

Hi, I often think where do you find these old items, then there is the stripdown and the restoration process. The results are aways amazing, another old toy running and if looked after will last for decades. Thanks for sharing your skills. Cheers, Paul. 🚂🔨🪛🖌👍👍👍

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much Paul !! I bought this one on eBay a few weeks ago

[@xxPenjoxx]

Wow, it was an incredible restoration, then I saw it in action 😲

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much 👍

[@JerseyBill-x9r]

This is a wonderful restoration and I enjoyed it. By the sound of the locomotive the oil was missing on all the key friction areas especially the motor bearings. Still, what a beauty and it is something to be proud of. Thanks, Jersey Bill

[@stefantrainspotter]

Finally something from 🇺🇸 ! Keep it up!

[@TheFabrik]

Yeah !!! 😃

[@brucemitchell5637]

It's always amazing just how many different parts there are in one of these toys.

[@jehoiakimelidoronila5450]

Yup, I agree. Back then there's a lot but the majority last long. Whereas some of today's today's have fewer parts but breaks easily ( *coughs* made in China *coughs* )

[@jamesdenny4734]

Beautiful restore job! I bought an old rusted motor early 1940s engine. I thought I'd try to restore. You gave me some good ideas, but if I can't restore the rusted motor, I see I can buy a used replacement motor if needed for my project! Thanks 😊

[@TheFabrik]

Try online auctions 😌

[@dougmohn3379]

Another great project, the patience you use is amazing

[@TheFabrik]

Patience is the key 🥲😅

[@bodiejay2859]

Absolutely beautiful restoration. ~Kevin

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot 👍

[@frankwurth5375]

We have that same loco, but ours was apart for as long as I can recall, and I'm 70. I know the armature was here for it. the roller pick ups are long gone. the cab is good but missing the bell and part of the light. Would be neat to see it run again!

[@TheFabrik]

Why don't you try to restore it ? 😉

[@Kim-the-Dane-1952]

Amazing how nice the shiny parts got by polishing alone. I expected you would have had to nickel plate

[@TheFabrik]

I should have probably but I think it was chrome originally

[@alanmottram3999]

Probably the best restoration I have ever seen & extremely well filmed, excellent work thank you.

[@TheFabrik]

Wow 😊 Glad you enjoyed it ! Thanks to you for watching and commenting 🙏

[@carrestore]

beautiful restoration

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot mate 👍

[@MegaRAMBAUD]

Toujours aussi passionnante, il y a JESUS pour ressusciter les hommes, et FABRIK pour les "jouets". Votre habileté est un plaisir pour les yeux Merci 💙💙🤍🤍❤❤

[@ccrm10]

You did a fantastic job on this one! Thank you!

[@TheFabrik]

Nice to hear that ! Thank you for watching and commenting on my work.🙏

[@ccrm10]

I think your KZbin account was hacked. I just received an email from you through KZbin that I won a prize.

[@TheFabrik]

@@ccrm10 what ?

[@TheFabrik]

You mean on your mailbox ??

[@ccrm10]

Yes, I got an email from KZbin saying it was you and to contact you on an app called Telegram. They wanted me to pay for shipping for prizes I won.

[@brettprisendorf924]

Exceptional work! What a classy looking locomotive and gorgeous finished product.

[@thomasliesch412]

Danke für das schöne Video! Hat sehr viel Arbeit gemacht und Geduld!

[@TheFabrik]

Vielen Dank. Froh, dass Sie es mögen 👍

[@TrueThiago]

Wow! That’s beautiful!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you! 😊

[@ygrbooks]

Great video of a fantastic job: thank you very much.

[@aleksandrakuls2253]

My 3yo adores your train restorations❤

[@TheFabrik]

I’m so glad 😌🙏

[@flatheadfred28]

The transformation is phenomenal, excellent work. You are so lucky both brush pads were intact on the fingers! For something that could easily be bought you chose to make the coupler, outstanding fabrication skills. Did you make the roof also, I have never seen one before with just dimples on the top.. Also did you make the decals? I am in sore need of some for a 1201 and 1218. Again excellent craftsmanship.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! I was very luck with as you said ;) I didn’t make the roof, only the stickers 😌👍🏻

[@redwelder]

I have a 1930’s American Flyer New York Central lines streamlined locomotive that belonged to by Dad(r.i.p.) that sat in the floodwaters of Hurricane Katrina for 2 weeks , the brackish water ate half the wheels off , motor ruined ect, I only wish i could restore it to great working condition like you do, you truly have a excellent and precise skill for the tedious restorations

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you for sharing this memory with me and thank you for your comment.🙏 Why don't you try to restore this object which must have a lot of value for you ?

[@trtsndrnggr]

I really enjoyed watching your video. Incredible work and every detail you did to repair that part. Perhaps if I might add a suggestion, in each case you do you add a description in the section of the section. Awesome job, man

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you ! Will do ;)

[@Semenov777]

Good restoration! 🛠👍

[@jamesdenny4734]

Masterful masterpiece! But I couldn't see if the light was on? 👍

[@Gzjbfgghhgffggg]

Great work. Relaxing 😉

[@santilema9595]

Hello, I really like the attention to detail that you have in each restoration, I have an old Alexanderwerk No. 5 meat grinder. I would really like you to make a video restoring one, regards.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much !!! And also thanks for the offer but I already have one lined up for restoration 🙂

[@georgebrown8312]

What a superb job you did restoring the old Flyer locomotive. It looks much better and it works like a charm too. Excellent work as usual.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much George ! My first US loco 😃

[@Espiel78]

Well done! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheFabrik]

Thnaks to you for watching and commenting 👍🙏

[@jerseyjohn71]

GOOD JOB,, GOOD MAN,,

[@yusufbilaldegirmenci7220]

This is very very very nice I like it very much ❤️

[@TheFabrik]

Glad you enjoyed it ! Thanks to you for watching and commenting 🤩

[@kjamison5951]

Your videos have the exact correct amount of everything! Thank you!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !!

[@American_Jeeper]

Restauration absolument magnifique ! Mais c'est la deuxième vidéo consécutive que j'ai vu où quelque chose attire mon attention derrière la porte vitrée... la dernière vidéo il y avait une Gibson Les Paul (j'en ai une aussi, et une Junior)...cette vidéo un vélo Solex...J'aimerais voir une restauration de cette mobilette!

[@TheFabrik]

Merci beaucoup 🙏Effectivement, j'étais musicien dans une autre vie 😃et pour le Solex... il est en trop bon état pour faire l'objet d'une restauration 🤣

[@American_Jeeper]

@@TheFabrik Alors peut-être une petite vidéo pour montrer ces beaux trésors ? Ma grand-mère avait un Solex dans son sous-sol qui ne fonctionnait plus, mais ça ne m'a jamais empêché de jouer avec!

[@trainboy04asmallfrye20]

That Restoration video is amazing and I love your videos

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 😃👍🏻

[@randalc6118]

love the work and i find it very relaxing

[@TheFabrik]

Happy to hear that!

[@TryonoTeknikJog]

Accuracy is everything 👍

[@restorerestoration4705]

You always find the most amazing toys to restore. Great results, as always. .

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot mate 👍

[@restorerestoration4705]

@@TheFabrik 😄

[@greekthenick]

Another great restoration !! great work on the loco and also the editing details during proccess of work .(...e.g..the waiting for electrolytic pickling at 3:38 ;-)). great work and please more old loco restorations in the future !!!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks again !🙏🙏🙏 Glad you enjoyed it ! I will try to find and restore new old loco in the future 😉

[@richardrestorations]

Great job very engaging until the end

[@carstrainsandcrossings8639]

Great restoration

[@julianr.7186]

What a beautiful work!! Amazing!!

[@samanthadean1083]

Always love to see you fix trains!!! Awesome job!!! ❤️❤️❤️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheFabrik]

Glad you like it ! Thank you🙏

[@n.n3221]

Thank you The Fabric 👋

[@Trouba315]

Fantastic craftsmanshift and great video editing skills.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !!! 😀👍

[@andreysever417]

Как красиво! Спасибо!

[@darrelwoolley7291]

Another beautiful restoration.I noticed how you and I are the same during the paint stripping process, drumming fingers and playing a waiting game. As always lovely work and always a joy to watch my friend

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much ! 😃🙌

[@oneshotme]

Beautiful restoration and you did a masterful job restoring it as well!!! Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

[@TheFabrik]

Wow, glad to hear that, thank you for your support 😊👍

[@oneshotme]

@@TheFabrik You're welcome!!

[@ИринаХорева-ю3ж]

Потрясающе! Превосходная работа! ❤

[@Dreamworld986]

This is so cool. It turned amazing.

[@josetorre7301]

Qué maravillas de juguetes Clásicos increíble diseño para su época y de unos materiales muy duraderos.. por eso duraron tanto Tiempo.felicidades . Eres una especie en vías de Extinción

[@TheFabrik]

muchas gracias ! Espero que mi especie sobreviva unos años más. 😉

[@charlesqc9272]

Comme a ton habitude une merveille de savoir faire.🤓

[@TheFabrik]

Merci Charles 😌🙌

[@donaldlamendola8294]

Beautiful restoration and I like how you utilized all the original parts. The wheels and couplers could have been purchased as replacements...but I love the idea you restored everything! Great job on the decals, amazing viedo and thank you!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks to you too for watching and commenting ! Nice to hear that. Thank you very much for your support 👍👍👍

[@davidcolreavy8077]

A brilliant restoration. Well done 👏

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot 👍

[@davidknepp8641]

I love to see your patience to do that I have HO train display

[@Barbarra63297]

What a beautiful restoration! I have always loved model trains and you just brought this one back to life!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot ! 👍

[@lolcec81]

Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.

[@TheFabrik]

🙌 Thank you !!

[@gameyord7182]

i LOVE these model train videos

[@jacquespedersen3011]

Absolument magnifique !!!👍👍👍

[@lelli123]

You are the number one! Thanks from 🇮🇹

[@1979jon]

The world needs more restorations, shame we live in a throw away culture

[@jimmyjimmy2865]

Good to see you back. I've not seen anything new for a while. Once again great job. I will add that it was amazing that it was in as good of shape to start with for being next to 100 years old. Take care and God bless.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much Jimmy 🙌

[@ironvulture2015]

another old thing with a new lease on life, keep up the good work

[@charlesdebarber2997]

Always excited when you do trains. I love all your restorations, but the trains are always the coolest.

[@TheFabrik]

Glad to have made you happy with this train! Me too, I have a lot of fun giving them a second life ! Thank you 🙌

[@Mad9977]

what a Masterful restoration, beautiful result 👍