1950's JEP locomotive - "Nord" autorail - Model Train Restoration

Here is a new video !!
This is a "Nord" forgotten model train produced by Jep (Jouets De Paris) around 1950.
It's my very first electric train restoration and it t was a very challenging task...
In spite of all my efforts I couldn't get more than 13 volts instead of the 20 volts required to see that beautiful motor running well... I think the rotor has to be replaced, if you have any idea just let me know !
Please watch till the end to see this rare Jep autorail in action !
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I hope you'll enjoy this restoration.
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[@TheFabrik]

Thank you and enjoy the video...and don't forget to subscribe !!! Also, you can watch my latest vid here😉👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6uYnn59bZenjrs Thank you ! 🙌

[@manisankarpanda2604]

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[@danemb3300]

As an old person in my mid eighties I used to enjoy resurrecting old toys as a boy and I love to see these videos bring something back to life, ah the memories of days gone by; keep up the good work it's something rare these days.

[@BuhdaPunk]

Just a tip that everyone may already know, but when replacing light bulbs of any size good to go back and wipe them clean with a soft tissue. Oils from skin can reflect and insulate heat unevenly shorting the bulb life.

[@memesarelifemyboixd5384]

Thanks that is very useful. Much appreciated 👍

[@desertweasel6965]

I had a light bulb spontaneously explode into a million pieces while blow drying my hair. It was a regular bulb in the vanity and I was looking in the mirror and this bulb popped and sprayed glass everywhere.

[@patrickd.3681]

Here is another piece of advice to add to that. When replacing a bulb, you can also wear gloves while doing so.

[@chosendovahkiin5781]

@@patrickd.3681 and then proceed to wipe the bulb clean for good measure and probably just for the hell of it

[@aj20100608]

This is especially true for halogen bulbs.

[@adelheidhueg9011]

Wunderschön, Einmalige tolle Arbeit.👍👍👍🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️👏👏👏👏

[@afpony]

J'avais 8 ans en 55 et cette "Micheline"Jep fut mon premier train. J'ai regardé cette video avec émotion et un grand bravo pour cette restauration complète qui est un modèle du genre tant kes moyens utilisés sont nombteux et variés. Encore bravo.

[@TheFabrik]

Merci Alain ! Ça fait tellement plaisir de raviver les souvenirs 😌🙌

[@TapscottJ]

Awesome job! Love seeing those old trains come back to life. The old motors are work horses, will run forever with care like you provide.

[@rezho]

My grandfather had the same JEP railcar. Thank you for this magnificent restoration, it's as if for a moment you had brought it back...❤

[@blockybeanz9924]

Don't worry he is in a better place now 😞😞😞

[@blockybeanz9924]

I meant 😔😔😔 those emojis

[@ThomasSpettel]

I love seeing you rescue and restore old trains 🚂🚃🚃🚃

[@joydivisionisnotdead67]

I'm 54 years old and I giggled with delight like a little boy when you got the motor running and took it for a spin. Cheers. Great job 😃

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much ! Glad you enjoyed 😃🙏

[@joydivisionisnotdead67]

@@TheFabrik Subscribed😃

[@jonvincentmusic]

Astounding craftsmanship and patience, especially building a forge to make a new air-horn.

[@charlesqc9272]

C’est quand même formidable la qualité de ses jouets pour l’époque Toujours un plaisir de voir un maître de la restauration à l’oeuvre

[@sagicknisch2093]

It is wonderful that there are always people who do not want to forget the memory of the inventive spirit of times gone by. A blessing in this fast-moving and hectic world.

[@user-vr7vw7oh9l]

列車のおもちゃって、国とか人種とか関係なく惹かれるものがあるよなぁ～。 修理お疲れさまでした！列車のおもちゃ見るの大好きです。

[@guillaumeroncin5870]

Pure madness ! The way you have regiven life to that electric toy is incredible.

[@American_Jeeper]

Je me souviens de trains qui ressemblaient à ça arrivant à la gare d'Arles, quand j'étais jeune. Vous avez fait un travail spectaculaire pour les restaurer.

[@matthewhendy5785]

It’s lovely to see these old forgotten toys given a new lease of life! Wonderful!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot 🙏

[@onlinehelper374]

Just imagine how much fun kids from that time had with that locomotive. It's electric, and you even can see how motor works.

[@PokoleizKuleckim]

It is so inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing. It looks this easy on a movie... but the only the one who tried this stuff knows how hard and painful this could be. Keep it up!

[@karencampbell3943]

Watching several restorations. This person doesn't have all the fancy tools but, his knowledge and care are evedent. Shows what we can do with minimal investment. Keep up the good work!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot Karen 😌🙌

[@TheSlovo28]

The molding of the replacement horn was the highlight for me

[@westemania7961]

I just imagine you making these toys for when your grandkids come to visit. I don’t know if you even have those, but it has that nice feeling to it. I’ll make my own kids some cool toys from time to time and they love it. Can’t wait to see my grandchildren in a few decades and me showing them some cool stuff I made.

[@silvermane9370]

That’s so beautiful! Reminded me of my childhood in the 1960s.

[@haroldalexis4200]

You are an engineering arts craftsman genius. I was clapping when you finally got this unit electrically running! I really enjoyed watching you restore on this project. 👍✅⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much Harold ! Glad you enjoyed 😌😃

[@tommynygard8146]

I like how it just turns from a non-working abandoned model train to a working model train after restoring it. On the plus side now you have a new (old but restored) model train. Good work on restoring it.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 😀👍

[@shnops]

In a throw-away world it is refreshing to see artisans and craftsmen who place a value on the ingenious creations of the past , knowing that their intrinsic value to the young and old , is ageless ! As a 75 year old I remember many toys like this from my youth and will always value them !!!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot !! Glad you enjoyed 😌🙌 I’m always trying to save old things :)

[@GrowthCurveMarketing]

Nice! The new pot-metal castings were a nice touch.

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

Those must have been expensive toys in their day. Build quality is top notch.

[@Blue-bf8lv]

Nice to see you fixed the motor in the end

[@Android-rz8mb]

I love it …… no talking just construction sounds

[@jennylawson1980]

You are absolutely incredible at what you do and the attention and love you give to each piece. You are so patient and very much a perfectionist in an imperfect world. Another stunning result.

[@luisremigiotorresacevedo4620]

It's still great the quality of his toys for the time Always a pleasure to see a restoration master at work

[@TheFabrik]

Many thanks Luis 😌🙌

[@Restomaniac]

Hi dear Greg. It was an epic show. You are the locomotive king 😊🤗

[@Dreamworld986]

A lot of work and knowledge to do it. Love to see these old trains look good and run again.👌👌

[@TheFabrik]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you 🙏

[@donnlowe9129]

Beautiful job. The time and the talent involved Is beyond compensation.

[@user-px9xw2ot2i]

Изумительной красоты и качества игрушка! Вы вдохнули в неё вторую жизнь! Подписалась

[@ukman9797]

Your skill amazes me. Proper toys, and a screen in sight.

[@peks9532]

Чувак! Ты профи! Золотые руки, здравый ум, усидчивость не отнять! Удачи в нелёгком деле!

[@sunset117]

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed watching you restore this item. You definitely have a great skill and patience. Thank you for sharing. Peace, Lou Grossi

[@rezash1213]

what you are doing is art! its very satisfying to watch your videos

[@TheFabrik]

Glad you enjoyed ! Thanks a lot 👍

[@stylusfantasticus]

Sir, I can feel the LOVE you put in returning to life this really cute model train. Congratulations for your art of preserving.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed, it’s so satisfying to bring the memories back 😌🙌

[@daffazv]

This is the first time i seen cotton buds used that way. How creative.

[@stevenbrown8857]

I watch a lot of restoration channels, not the fake ones, but there's something about old toy restorations. I'm 49 born in 73 so these are before my time, or my parents' pocket, but they are fascinating to watch. Thank you 😊

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks to you too for watching and commenting.👍👍👍

[@lj5801]

I enjoying your work and videos, but I also like seeing toys that are different from the ones that I had as a kid growing up in the USA.

[@QueerOkie]

Same here!

[@cristocea1974]

I watch many restoration channels here on KZbin, but this is one of the most complex restoration of a toy. the result is more than wonderful. from the time when things were made to last a lifetime, this toy has received a new life. even though I am almost 50 years old, I look at such a thing with pleasure and I don't shy away from buying it because I have such a wonderful opportunity. Bravo.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much 😌🙏

[@stephenallen2074]

You say thanks for watching. I say, thanks for the brilliant video and the superb workmanship, culminating in the toy running on its track, looking as it did on the day it was made

[@TheFabrik]

I say again: thank you for watching ! 🙂but also for commenting ! Glad you liked this video 👍

[@legioner9]

Wow! It turned out sooo pretty. You did a fantastic job. Beautiful toy, it has a superb shape and everyone who sees it will like it.

[@kjamison5951]

That is a remarkable restoration! It turned out very well! Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !!! 😃🙌

[@sgttombailes3380]

Outstanding !! I have untold hours into my "barn find" pre-war Lionel Train. It now sits on my Fireplace Mantel. Absolutely gorgeous train ! And Yes, it does now run !

[@manohararao459]

Talented work, patience is needed

[@williamharris8367]

I somehow missed this video when it was first posted. I am amazed at the amount of effort and care that goes into these restorations. My favorite part was the casting of the replacement horn -- so much work for a small detail. Thank-you for this!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot William 🙌

[@cposwn]

That turned out beautifully. Well done.

[@3xfaster]

What a delightful growl from that electric motor~

[@Romu95o]

J'y avais pas cru au début mais là. C'est superbe le résultat. Juste un petit avant après aurait été un plus à la fin. Vous êtes très très fort. bravo.

[@TheFabrik]

Merci ! Oui des fois je le fais... pas cette fois... j’aurais peut-être dû... merci encore 🙏

[@Romu95o]

@@TheFabrik Y a pas de soucis. Je vous admire ^^

[@johndobb8239]

That is so cool. I like seeing old stuff fixed up and reused great job brother

[@ozm007]

I love your restorations I found you on KZbin and your very talented thanks for your awesome restorations

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you ! 🙌

[@ronaldsteele6151]

That train most likely spent years and years in someone's attic, basement or garage deteriorating. Then here you come and show it TLC something it hasn't seen for decades and bring it back to it's former glory. Beautiful job

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 🙏

[@bfarm44]

Recasting that wee part out a big smile on my face

[@gonzaloamat2740]

Asombroso el trabajo que realizas de quitarle el oxido y todo desmontado y todo muy bien arreglado y todo perfectamente montado hasta hacerlo andar. Excelente 👌 me ha gustado mucho. Increíble el trabajo realizado y en perfecto estado. Lo has hecho circular en sus vías. Que crack !!!

[@paulwilson2118]

That was an outstanding video, very very impressive from start to finish, thank you....

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot Paul 🙏

[@kaylahyshka6135]

I really like this video

[@prakashkumar-ys3oq]

bttnt

[@afpony]

Ah j'avais déjà laissé un commentaire, mais je viens de me faire "piégé" une nouvelle fois en regardant de nouveau et en entier, cette vidéo sur un jouet qui a marqué mon enfance. Sorti du carton pour faire jouer mon fils aîné dans mon jardin à Brunoy, avenue de la Forêt, il l'a laissée sur le muret entourant le jardin, quand je m'en suis aperçu c'était trop tard.C'était dans le milieu des années 70 et j'y pense encore. Collectionneur et modéliste ferroviaire je suis inconsolable. Elle était en super état. Qu'est-elle devenue aujourd’hui ? J'en parle au féminin car, évidemment, pour tout le monde c'était une Micheline. JEP for ever ! J'avais oublié de m'abonner, c'est fait.

[@TheFabrik]

Oh merci pour ce beau commentaire ! Quoique un peu Dommage pour la loco, dites vous que c’était peut être celle là 😉 Je n’ai pas respecté le rouge d’origine malheureusement 😓

[@darrelwoolley7291]

Yet another absolutely beautiful restoration

[@user-ed1im9rr2i]

Сколько труда и души вложено ,чтоб дать вторую жизнь истории.!!!

[@davidcolreavy8077]

By far the best restoration job I have seen. Well done 👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheFabrik]

Wow David thank you so much ! 😌 🙌

[@user-pt1ny4hs7m]

Master!!! In your hands, the whole ruined toys become Lazarus!!! Thanks a lot for this! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💪🏼♥️

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 😀👍

[@prashantchavan288]

That Locomotive is back to life...wow!!!

[@johnconnor555]

Oh,yes ,like a true master you did'it !!! Amazing work,good job and so relaxing watching your videos !!! 👍👍👍❤❤❤👌👌👌

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much John. I’m glad you enjoyed 😌👍🏻

[@rostislav_rzd]

It's me, the same person from Russia, and I'm writing through a translator again.... This is a great video, you're cool at restoring things, besides, I really love trains and everything connected with them. I'm sure I'm not the only person watching you from Russia.

[@TheFabrik]

Awesome, thank you!

[@larryschear6351]

A very satisfying activity! I have the tools and skills; now to allocate the time with my younger grandson! Thanks for the inspiration! Great job!

[@TheFabrik]

I hope you’ll find the time 😉

[@alexvideosAR]

Wow!!! Simplemente colosal restauración, volviste a la "vida" a ese tren. Eres demasiado bueno en lo que haces, un elegido, talento y conocimiento extremo. Increíble!!! Debe ser un arduo trabajo de muchas horas pero los resultados son de otra galaxia. Felicitaciones y admiro tu trabajo y talento infinito. Saludos desde Sudamérica, Argentina.

[@TheFabrik]

Muchas gracias. ¡Sí, es un trabajo de varias semanas! 😉

[@michaelcoll433]

Very good work! Those old AC motors can take a real beating and still be brought back to life. I'm converting a number of older Maerklin loks to DC with DCC decoders. You're restoring former glory, I'm just upgrading, but I do enjoy seeing your work.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot Michael, I’ll try to get some more electric trains...

[@xenoxaos1]

It doesn't look like an AC induction motor. It has a full bridge rectifier as well as a DC commutator. Instead of a permanent magnet, it uses an electromagnet.

[@samanthadean1083]

Incredible!!! When you found the pen cap, I just burst out laughing!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheFabrik]

😃 Very commonly used by restorators 🤨

[@alfredopasseri7578]

Un tecnico sopraffino e grande conoscitore di questi stupendi oggetti di altri tempi

[@michaelkoch63]

Unglaublich was da für eine feinarbeit gemacht wird, ich kann das echt nur bewundern, super klasse.

[@stephenpowell5912]

The before look was sad to look at ,But the way it's been given a second window of life is terrific ,A Sterling Job even if all the little bitty parts fiddly as they look are amazing to look at what comes out of a classic Tin model ,Love the finished project ❤️❤️❤️Repair Shop for Classic model Trains ,Planes ,Boats and Automobiles ❤️❤️❤️🚂🚂🚂🚂Great use of your Tools also to show us what is under this .

[@seanberry1]

It's so good to see a genuine neglected toy being given some love. There's too many try-hard "restorers" whose toy has obviously been artificially aged and damaged just for content. Love your work! :)

[@GulliJ]

Fantastique modèle remis dans un état qui donne envie de le regarder tourner de d'heures ! Bravo ! Awesome work on a fantastic model , we would like to see it run around for hours. Awesome. 🇲🇫

[@patounet331]

A l'époque il ne fallait pas de "pass sanitaire" pour voyager dans cet autorail ! Encore une belle restauration !

[@TheFabrik]

Et oui... la belle époque ;)

[@maruja8751]

Vous êtes bien courageux de vous attaquer à pareille restauration (ou très passionné - ou les deux). On a hâte de voir le résultat final et on est pas déçus. Très belle réussite !!! Encore une fois, bravo !

[@barryuk676]

Love the toy renovations the bead blasting looks very satisfying to do.

[@chrissharp5073]

What an absolute gem and full of gallic charm. But oh what a brute of an electric motor compared with todays models. A magnificent restoration and a loco worthy of any collection. I freely admit that if I attempted this I would end up with a couple of spare parts!!! Well done and thank you for sharing.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much Chris 😌🙌

[@Korrafox]

I love when you restore toy vehicles from the 50s, look like they came from Fallout, and after restoration they look like there was no war. Great job!

[@rustyshadesrestoration]

Sooo cooool restoration project! Congratulations 🎊

[@stefantrainspotter]

THAT IS ONE OF THE COOLEST TRAINS I'VE EVER SAW!!!! Very good restauration. I liked how you repaired the motor. I liked how you improvised when was needed. I think you have a lot of talent. Succes in everything you do!!! Greetings from Romania🇷🇴

[@TheFabrik]

Wow thank you very much !!! 😃🙌

[@nikolauss1936]

TOP work as usual !!! thank you for your great video!!!!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks again !!! 😉

[@FranciscoAntonio-rd1eu]

Creo que no hay nada más hermoso que volver a la vida un juguete abandonado.

[@TheFabrik]

I agree !! 😅👍

[@paulvozman842]

Hi, thanks for showing this restoration very interesting to watch your work again. It was good to see the motor could still work after all these years. Cheers, Paul.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot Paul. Glad you enjoyed it !

[@johnkelley9877]

That was simply incredible work! I was so glad you were able to fix the electric motor and after restoring it the train looks brand new. Thank you for sharing this neat tutorial.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot John !! 😌🙌

[@luqmanrashid1651]

no matter how many times i've watched this vid, i keep re-watching it.

[@TheFabrik]

Oh wow thank you ! 😃🙌

[@littlefarmer32]

Well done on this steel train

[@prestonwarren2692]

You went above and beyond on this. Better than new, great job!

[@TheFabrik]

Many thanks. 🙌🙌🙌Cheers

[@h1aa]

That restoration had me hooked from the word go right through to the end. I was surprised you hadn't tested the motor but it performed well after a bit of work. Very nice train.

[@ovathehedgehogandava1840]

TheFabrik Workshops: When trains are at their last Knees. He’s here to save them

[@TheFabrik]

✊🏻😌

[@marchelleharris4842]

Beautiful work. Thank you for sharing.😊

[@michaelcampin1464]

They are the brushes that are in my 1960 Hornby Dublo A4 OO gauge engine. Still going strong after 62 years.

[@TheVineyardFarmhouse]

I love seeing this kind of work done. Beautiful job.

[@MrJerryKramer]

The fact that the last person that touched all these parts was the person putting it together when it was new so many years ago. How many children played with this toy. WOW 😮

[@user-vv1bd9dz6j]

Очень объёмная работа проделана и превосходный результат. Лайк! Very extensive work has been done and an excellent result. Like!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot !!!

[@CoolAgainRestoration]

A lot of dedication here 👌 good job 👏

[@TheFabrik]

Many thanks mate 👋

[@condar419]

Excellent. Also, I really like your editing; we see just enough to see what's going on, without having to watch every single rivet polished (for example).

[@KrisPSouls9258]

Awesome repair! I love collecting older trains.