1945s abandoned train restoration - Antique rusty locomotive

Here is a new video !!
This is a model train produced by Fleischmann around 1944/45.
It's pretty rusted and the clockwork mechanism wasn't working .
Most of the parts are so thin that I couldn't do sandblasting... I decided to clean them using electrolytic pickling. It has removed the old painting and also the rust !!
Please watch till the end to see this antique locomotive in action !
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Thank you !

[@williamharris8367]

This was great! Highlights for me are the fabrication of a new wheel and the "pickling" method to remove all of the old paint and rust. Given how damaged this toy was in the beginning, it is amazing that you managed to return it to like-new condition. Kudos!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much William 🙏

[@Castleknight]

Is pickling different than electrolysis?

[@TheFabrik]

@@Castleknight Nope it's the same process. The + becomes the - and the - becomes the + 😀

[@czarinasantos2542]

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[@banchurnpingraksa1434]

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[@thomasthetankengine567]

these restorations are really relaxing, but they might take a lot of hours. I appreciate the effort you put in making these videos.

[@TheFabrik]

🙌 Thank you for your comment ! Yes it requires a bit of patience 😌

[@royceorville2]

this man just pulled a "this engine aint for scrap!"

[@rewrew897]

*me to all steam locomotives*

[@SodorTrain1225]

Going full "Stepney Gets Lost" here.

[@FuryTheFurious]

He Pulled An Oliver

[@spungbopscarepans]

This man just pulled a “Saved from Scrap”

[@spungbopscarepans]

@@SodorTrain1225 is that a Thomas episode

[@blackstone1a]

“Made in US Zone, Germany.” Damn, never expected to see something like that on a toy of any kind

[@spungbopscarepans]

A big step up from “Made in China”

[@WH32R]

I have a fleischmann live steam stationary plant toy with made in east germany on the bottom.

[@faridperez]

Made post ww2 in occupied Germany -probably 1946 when reconstruction started- (once i saw an old sewing machine that stated "Made in Occupied Japan")

[@raymondswarmer1433]

Remember, after the war, Germany was divided into zones. The Russian zone became East Germany, and the three other zones, British, French, and American, became West Germany. Same thing with Berlin. So this was a wonderful thing to be made so soon after the end of the war.

[@markellott5620]

Dates it nicely.

[@wdobni]

pretty nice.....its good that these old fashioned toys were put together simply with simple fasteners that can be disassembled non-destructively....rivets and harsh glues and epoxies weren't used during the zenith era of toy making

[@lashondatalbert8271]

A new coat of paint with some new parts never hurt

[@mj9179]

“Now I’m afraid the parts will never come.”

[@trainzloversstudios2508]

HOTR reference

[@zangryomani1257]

@Lazys The Dank Engineer .....i dont get it...hang on ill do it my self WOOSH!

[@patstrailertopics5975]

Once again you have painstakingly restored something that seemed beyond hope, too fragile to do. Very enjoyable to see. Thank you.

[@TheFabrik]

🙌 That was a tough work 😥 Very fragile as you said.... Thanks a lot for your comment and your support 🙏

[@ellesmerewildwood4858]

I hope people stand well back away from the platform because that giant key will sweep everyone away.

[@TheFabrik]

😂👌🏻

[@randomstuff4954]

lol

[@owendinostudios1200]

Lmao 😆

[@mariocar0727]

🤣

[@NexusProductions-rz1sv]

That's not the only thing this 1940's German train is sweeping away.

[@singletruckshaystudios6828]

More train restorations please!

[@TheFabrik]

😅🙌 Give me time then yes ! Be sure I’ll do some more 👍🏻

[@model_building_fan7708]

@@TheFabrik old marklin digitalistation

[@TheFabrik]

@@model_building_fan7708 Next one will be Märklin, or JEP,.... or Hornby 🤔😓

[@model_building_fan7708]

@@TheFabrik like h0 scale?

[@TheFabrik]

@@model_building_fan7708 nope it’s gonna be O scale... 🤔

[@bernieshort9774]

What a remarkable achievement, in the beginning I thought you were going to remake most of the parts and I actually thought, remake not restoration. I am impressed with the way you achieved your aim throughout this project. Very nice job thank you.

[@TheFabrik]

🙌 Thank you very much Bernie !! 🙏

[@nyceyes]

Hi again. 👋 I agree with a few commenters. You put in a lot of work including filming, editing and story telling, have a special patience and joy (it shows), but the result to us is an incredibly relaxing, mesmerizing treat to watch. It makes you forget all of your troubles for a moment. That's your additional gift to us. Thank you very much for it! 🤗💚

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed !!

[@Lapel158]

Fabrik in 3054: Restoring a full E2 steam engine. Me: I’m going to enjoy it as much you can imagine.

[@TheFabrik]

😆👍🏻

[@JM_Dealings]

Back before plastic toys took over the world they had led painted steel toys that lasted for generations.

[@jcrides1320]

And destroyed many gens too

[@steamfest5091]

Amd wooden toys don't forget

[@user-su6tt3ou7c]

З

[@quattrobajeena1689]

......that also gave them led poisoning

[@steamgent4592]

@@quattrobajeena1689 very rare occurrence

[@FlowerGemsGirl]

I look at this and wonder, “How many toy soldiers, wooden blocks, or other such items did this train “carry” throughout it’s lifetime? How many children held this toy like it was the best thing ever?” Restoring this is like restoring memories and artwork. Love these videos, I could watch them all day long! 😊🤗

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! Always touching to bring the memories back 🙌

[@m3nrva]

Fixing an old scrap engine who breakdowned in a forest this is good!

[@TheFabrik]

🙂🙌🙏

[@SewTexas]

Makes me so happy when wonderful olf vintage toys are brought back life.

[@JPL04MEDAN]

WOOOWW... !! greetings from indonesia railfans

[@TheFabrik]

🙌🙏 Hello Indonesia 😀

[@JPL04MEDAN]

@@TheFabrik hallo... nice to meet U :) Thanks for sharing friend

[@datonerussiandood]

These trains are the definition of scrapped

[@weldorman8495]

Now, take a moment to think of the manufacturing of this little train....all of the individual components. Most, if not all of it was hand made. That's quite a lot of work for a clockwork toy, and probably took quite a lot of time when you add up the time for each part. The time and care you spent on it was well worth it. Nicely done.

[@thenflywjaz6917]

Most of these restorations are on toys, but the skills involved in what you do rival the skills of a master watchmaker. Awesome.

[@xw-87z20]

Приятно наблюдать как Вы практически возрождаете историю. И теперь эта чудесная игрушка не сгниёт, а будет радовать глаз не одно поколение. Отличная работа 👏👏👏💝

[@TheFabrik]

Большое тебе спасибо !

[@m-urgency3304]

This guy not only gives us top-notch restoration videos, but also the best kind of asmr; mechanical

[@TheFabrik]

🙌 Thanks a lot ! 🙏

[@johnkaiser8410]

Again, as always, thank you for the entertainment! I really appreciate your attention to detail in the finishes and repairs of the toy motors! Another beautifully done restoration! The train station scenes are always delightful!

[@user-gx1jz3ci1d]

Руки рабочих- разного цвета! Руки рабочих- вертят планету! Дока в своём деле🤝

[@stanb1455]

This restoration, and all the processes, are so cool! But, if I was you, I would add a bit more lining and use silver paint on the smokebox door's numbers. If only we could do this to old warship wrecks...

[@thegamingmask6945]

I like how its actually a thing that could of existed back then instead of one that has things that didn't exist back then

[@abethpezarkar9946]

Now that's what I call restoration.

[@Damien.D]

Love the "Made in the US zone" marking. Cold war toys... Have few more recent HO models build beyond the iron curtain. Strangely good models, finely detailed, built to a high standard. Wonder who could have bought such things at the time, there... Very impressive work by the way. Just perfect job.

[@sodorflubbs5000]

Looking at that engine it’s hard to believe what it looked like before. I love steam engines so watching you do this was wonderful. It was lovely to see how you dealt with the state of it and how you brought in back from the scrap heap. You are a true artist.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much for these very kind words ☺️... quite motivating ✊🏻👍🏻

[@sodorflubbs5000]

@@TheFabrik Your Welcome I subbed too

[@lashondatalbert8271]

The locomotive is safe from scrap and will live on forever

[@arnoldberk7686]

The manufacturer would be proud.

[@TheFabrik]

💪 Thank you !

[@TheDylanJoyce]

That train is proud of you!

[@TheFabrik]

😃👍🏻 I hope so

[@JulioCesar-vd6em]

Sir. You are a true restoration artist. The train was magnificent. Thanks!!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much ! 😌🙌

[@cainkind]

Love the little train yard scene in the beginning. It adds a lot a fun flair

[@user-pc2cg7tu8i]

Спасибо! Очень интересно смотреть,Мечтала о такой игрушке,когда была ребенком.Желаю удачи!👏👏👏🇰🇿

[@Official_ThoMannySUI]

Really very impressive how you repair this old tinplate locomotives. 🚂 👍🏻 Very cool.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much 😌🙏 My very first locomotive on that channel😉

[@geoffreyanthony4276]

A master-class in restoration. MInd you, the model was very well made in the first place. Germans were, and probably still are, the worlds best toy makers. Bravo!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much 🙌 German quality...👌🏻

[@CarsRestored]

Me: No way he can restore this TheFabrik: Hold my beer

[@TheFabrik]

Cheers mate 🍻

[@EdwardsDayOut]

It’s amazing what you modelers can do when you set your mind to something. Keep up the great work

[@TheFabrik]

🙌Thanks a lot for your comment !! Stay tuned for more 😃

[@J3vu666]

REALLY NICE MODEL!!

[@trainzville9237]

Great job on restoring that wonderful vintage clockwork steam engine.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much 😌🙏

[@firenutter1798]

thanks for showing some love to this steam locomotive

[@TheFabrik]

You’re right it’s almost love ...🤔 😀

[@gwrstudios5181]

So is this what happened to Henry after the flying kipper accident

[@jamesjustice4515]

This is the sledgemaster. Good morning. Hope u and family is ok and be happy. From the sledgemaster

[@user-dl7cd6vl5q]

丁寧なだけでなく、玩具への愛を感じます。特にマスキングしたペンチなどの治具はその表れかと思います。 素晴らしいお仕事です。

[@TheFabrik]

どうもありがとうございます 🙏

[@1943L]

The Matt black gives a nice look.

[@GrubeMalapertus]

First of all: A great restoration and a superb video! About the Toy: The Company that produced these Locomotives in the 1950s is called "Gebrüder Fleischmann" (as the video description tells). That's what the GFN stands for on the front of the Locomotive (Fleischmann brothers). The Toy was made in a town called Nürnberg (Nuremberg) and coincidentally this town was the Startpoint for the first railway in Germany on the 7. Dec. 1835 between Nürnberg and the town next to it, Fürth. But, as beautiful as the Locomotive and its tender setup is, its actually wrong! Fleischmann made two Train sets: - One with this Locomotive and two passenger wagons: Called "Uhrwerk-Eisenbahn" ("Clockwork Train" because of the winding mechanism) It never had a tender originally. The Loco has a coal bunker at the back of the drivers cab, like many shunting engines had at that time. - And another one with a larger Locomotive + tender and three wagons wich ran on 25 Volts Current: Called "Elektrische-Eisenbahn" ("Electric train" nothing to add to this! :P) But many german children did swap the tender like this and its better to be restored like this than tossed away! In conclusion: Great work bro!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much for your comment and also for all these infos !! I didn’t know about the story of Fleischmann. I bought this train with this key and this tender. Here is a nice link 👉 www.tcawestern.org/fleischmann.htm Thanks again !!!

[@gavindavis6035]

It's Nice finding other Tinplate enthusiasts in comment sections like this, and you'll learn something new every day!

[@bow-tiedengineer4453]

Gorgeous! I've always found these mechanically powered O gauge engines fascinating, and you did a beautiful job restoring this one!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !!! So more to come... 🙌

[@kgs42]

An inspiring demonstration of care and concern and affection for a charming item from the past. Really lovely.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you 👍🏻😉🙏🙏🙏

[@aphmaujbirdloonawolf2050]

Return of the lost train abandoned Tomas and friends

[@iforgotmymoney5823]

This reminds me of the scene from toy story 2 where the guy is fixing woody

[@FunAngelo2005]

imagine doing this to a actual abandoned steam locomotive

[@john172867]

What I like most about these toys is how mesmerizing they are. You can play with them for hours and grow your imagination.

[@K_Will990]

Nobody:the guy from toy story cleaning woody be like:

[@bewseybill3691]

We have come a very long way with model trains, but it is nice to see there is still a place in our heart for things of the past. Lovely video, thanks for sharing.

[@TheFabrik]

My pleasure 🙂 Glad you enjoyed. Thank you 🙌🙏

[@SouthernTennessean]

Can’t wait to see more from this series

[@Froggyman145]

The absolute power being able to dismantle something ancient, reverse time's effect on it, and then reassemble it like it's nothing is too much power for one mortal being to hold

[@WesleyO05]

“This engine’s not for scrapping!”

[@hideouslyugly]

Lovely resto. My friend gave me a Fleishman 00 gauge train in the 1970s, still in its plastic box.My mum took it to a toytrain specialist, and it's tiny lights came on. I don't know what it's worth.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you 🙏 It depends on which model it is... Well if it works fine in its original box...

[@notdonaldst]

This is a fantastic restoration! It’s great that you brought this old train back to life. Keep up the good work. I hope you do more toys in the future.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much Geoffrey ! I have some nice pieces in the junkyard 😃 Be sure I'll do more toys 💪

[@gavindavis6035]

@@TheFabrik can't wait to see, just make sure you don't do any early Märklin, that stuff is special

[@matthewfranks2198]

You’re a wizard! That’s a marvelous job!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot Matthew !!! 😌🙏

[@matthewfranks2198]

@@TheFabrik Np^^👍

[@BMan100]

...looking at these thumbnails and such...and just coming off a Season 1 thomas binge..... " ohhh i"m stiff, I'm stiff" He groaned....

[@sachielw.s.demayo3920]

Since you restored a model train, pls restore a real life one

[@TheFabrik]

Haha yeah !! I’ll probably need your help then... 😵😁

[@22763344]

Señores: más bien pudo haber sido fabricado en 1946, porque la fabrica Fleischmann, según algunos informes, fue dañada por los bombardeos que tuvo lugar en Nuremberg en 1945, sobre todo en el centro histórico. La rendición de Alemania fue en mayo de 1945, así que mientras se reparaba la fábrica y demás, bien pudo haber sido fabricado en 1946 y en la inscripción grabada en el metal, dice "Hecha en la Zona de Ocupación U.S." Muy interesante el rescate de este modelo histórico y gracias por darlo a conocer.

[@TheFabrik]

¡ Muchas gracias por toda esta información! Definitivamente producido en 1946 como dices ! 🙌

[@santiagogonzalez8576]

Si lo fabricó la firma Fleishmann no lo sé. Pero la llave para darle cuerda al modelo lleva el símbolo de MÄRKLIN.

[@22763344]

@@santiagogonzalez8576 Don Santiago, sí, así como Ud. lo dice, la llave lleva el signo Marklin, pero en el filme se ven las iniciales en la cara posterior del tender, si mal no recuerdo, de "G.F.N" o sea: Hermanos Fleischmann de Nuremberg.

[@santiagogonzalez8576]

@@22763344 Muchas gracias por la aclaración.

[@VivekKumar-hg7hr]

Without making a single useless noise without saying a single word ur Just Doing outstanding job 👍👍👍👍👍. And the technique and equipment used by you it just price less 👍

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much !!!! 🙏🙌🙌🙌👌🏻 New vid soon...

[@jessiejames2155]

Thank God for those that can bring the best,..back from the brink...!

[@jamesjustice4515]

Your doing again beautiful works of art

[@alaaalsaher8012]

Wonderful what a beautiful creativity We are waiting for more from you I love you my friend

[@TheFabrik]

🙌 Oh thank you very much for these kind words !! Means a lot... stay tuned, new vid soon... 🙏

[@njeevans5768]

Choo choo! 😊 Nice restoration video! That train looks great!

[@TheFabrik]

😃👍🏻 Thanks a lot !! 🙌

[@railway187]

Incredible result. An impressive amount of work, but very much worth it. Thanks also for showing all the steps of the renovation process.

[@TheFabrik]

🙌🙏 My pleasure !!! Thank you very much for your comment 👌🏻

[@gotsteem]

What a completely splendid avocation. Truly remarkable skill and attention to detail and craftsmanship. Thank you!

[@TheFabrik]

🙌 Thank you very much !!! Glad you enjoyed 🙏

[@OneNationRestorations]

Another great restoration. I love watching your newer videos because they're a much needed break from my tool world.

[@kodebruin4701]

I doubt the tender belongs to this model but I would still love to have something like that. Amazing job restoring it.

[@TheFabrik]

You’re right !! www.tcawestern.org/fleischmann.htm

[@vegarose4638]

This whole process, from start to finish, is beautiful.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot 😌🙏

[@suryasekhar5441]

Went into the memory lane. Great restoration.

[@TheFabrik]

🙌🙏 thank you !!

[@garyleslie9744]

I'm glad to see that you restore vintage toys like that . Keep up the good work please. Thank You.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot for your comment ! Yep I'll try to restore some more toys in the future 🌟

[@donkibbler7812]

Absolutely beautiful

[@stephendartnall8928]

Pure craftsmanship mate

[@TheFabrik]

🙌🙂

[@birdie399]

Fantastic restoration, especially the shiny buffers. Great to see the model racing round the tracks. Thanks for the video.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !! 😃🙏

[@jessiejames2155]

Some projects are just irresistible...aren't they..? I remember my first old train restoration...sure would like to find another one, and restore it too....😁👍 I got it for $7.00 and restored it to new . It's a 1949 battery powered tin litho...now worth a small fortune !

[@user-ps9fo1kj8e]

Amazing restoration you have an amazing talent for this just love watching your videos great job excellent 😊😊

[@axiss007]

Bravo, great Master - Like!!!!👍👍👍👈

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot 👍👍👍

[@asefsfsrfsdfsdf]

Wow! It very old.

[@ricardoalvarez7281]

¿El resultado? PRECIOSO, si yo tuviese una restauración como esa la pieza la guardaría en una caja de vidrio para exhibición y conservarla por décadas y si es posible por los siglos de los siglos. FELICITACIONES.

[@TheFabrik]

Muchas gracias !! 😌🙏

[@VOVAR]

Your work is amazing 💪👍

[@TheFabrik]

🙌 Thank you very much !!! Glad you enjoyed🙏

[@creativeuser334]

this is how toys are made

[@hersondomingo2564]

Choo Choo more on train episodes there the most highest viewing in your channel.

[@AmtrakFlareon]

Your a real train saver!

[@TheFabrik]

😀👍🏻

[@chrissharp5073]

Simply brilliant. Well done on bringing a complete wreck back to life. You have used some amazing skills in repairing the damaged loco and keeping a unique toy from being thrown out.

[@TheFabrik]

Many thanks ! Glad you enjoyed 😃🙌

[@leverettrailfan5414]

I always find it very sad to see poor old toy trains that were stored poorly and ruined by rust, as well as badly broken parts... sometimes I will come across some like that, and try to save something, but it takes a good deal of effort to do so, and a lot of tools and equipment I don't yet have access to. I think the thing that I was most amazed by, was the way in which all the original wheels were saved- most people would simply replace a broken wheel, yet you had a technique which produced a very satisfying looking, and most importantly, functional, whole wheel! I imagine with not too much use the paint wears off and the color mismatch starts to show, but this is a very useful strategy for a case when a new wheel might not be possible to purchase or make. Sometimes when people say "this cannot be saved", the truth may actually be "this would require more effort, resources, and time then we could justify". For the joy of seeing something come back to life, though... maybe it's worth the extra effort!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank tou so much for all these kind words. I’m always trying to do my best. 🙌

[@megalosaurusstudios2]

We need more metal train toys again

[@TheFabrik]

🙂 Be sure I’ll restore another train very soon. I have Hornby, JEP and also Märklin... I really don’t know which one I’ll do first... Stay tuned !! Thanks a lot for watching !! 🙌

[@WH32R]

I love the intros you've done for these train videos. The engines and cars look great when your done with them! Keep up the amazing work!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !! 🙌👍🏻🙏

[@Theirisishere]

Ngl this pretty cool.

[@Smudgerthetankengine]

These are satisfying to watch

[@TheFabrik]

🙌

[@howtorestore]

awesome restoration well done

[@TheFabrik]

🙏 Thank you !! 🙏

[@SodorTrain1225]

Adorable!

[@TheFabrik]

🙌🙏

[@NiaJustNia]

I'd love for someone to get a bunch if these restored battery powered or clockwork toys, let kids play with them, and see if they think they're actually new modern toys rather than toys their great (and some cases great great) grandparents played with!

[@TheFabrik]

I can tell you my children love to play with these clockwork toys ! Thanks for watching and commenting 🙌

[@tejasbugale6659]

Your restorains are very good i like your restoraion

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !

[@C1anlanticlover2907]

:> always restore old engines