62 Year Old Lindberg H.O. SW600 , How To Tear Down & Re-lube

[@ArcadiaJunctionHobbies]

A tip for shipping is put the rolling stock inside a food storage bag AND THEN put on the bubble wrap. This way any small parts that come off are in the bag.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Shipping damage makes me so mad!! People pack poorly and shippers throw stuff to much >:-(

[@billfusionenterprise]

@@classicmodeltrains love it when Amazon does it, anything fragile comes in their garbage bag mailer, yet bread comes wrapped like a ming vase

[@inzane1260]

Good tip

[@stevenjolls8968]

I’ll remember that one!👍🏼

[@StephenCarlBaldwin]

Once again, Ron, you've hit a home run with this one. There's no one out there who does a better job of producing Scale Model Railroad Edutainment!

[@classicmodeltrains]

That is so nice of you to write this Stephen!!! Thank you :-)

[@ianbeeston2881]

Hi Ron, Seasonal Greetings from across the pond. Another great video, glad to see another classic model train restored for another 60 years service. Keep the good work up and video’s coming 👍

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Ian, Happy holidays to you as well from over here in Montana, USA. Thanks for your kind words :-)

[@GeraldVonWolfgang]

What a manufacturing NIGHTMARE ‼️😳

[@classicmodeltrains]

Its a bit different

[@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS]

A very impressive little model that used every inch of available space in that body shell. The power efficiency from that belt drive and upgraded magnets is pretty incredible! I have a few vintage HO engines with spring belt drives and was always curious about how exactly they get "hooked" together at the ends, many thanks for showing that up close!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad to help out :-)

[@josephschuster1494]

As a kid, I built a number of Lindbergh Line model cars and planes, but I never knew they manufactured and sold HO Gauge trains. Thanks for the VERY interesting video, Ron! 🚂

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad you liked it Joe!

[@davidorr8645]

Love your narration. You are exactly like what goes on in my head when doing tedious stuff like that. I'd love to have a beer with you!😅

[@classicmodeltrains]

You mean there's another Feller out there suffering with brain chatter like I do? (he he) Perhaps one day we can belly up to a bar together and solve all the worlds problems :-)

[@DavidJeggo]

I am with you mate…including a beer or six in Montana…

[@johnorlitta]

Lindberg has been around for ages making styrene scale model kits. I never knew that they got into trains, but it makes complete sense.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Every body wanted a piece of the model train pie back when it was juicy and large :-)

[@peterkneissl3358]

They made the best freight car trucks ever!

[@RichieCat4223]

16:00 Could have used Matt clear over the paint to dull it down.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Good Idea for sure!

[@thomasmoroney4993]

Saw a lot of Lindbergh models in the PX when I was a kid..bought some airplane kits they weren’t bad..they were easy to put together…didn’t know about the trains..guess you learn something new every day….great video!….

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Thomas!

[@MozanaRN]

Thank you for restoring this ancient Lindberg relic. I was exposed to Lindberg kits while recovering at the hospital after being hit by a car (1971. I learned how to follow basic diagrams for ships, tanks and model aircraft. I built 12 models during my stay. I only learned of Lindberg building model trains perhaps a few years back. The model you restored is now on my bucket list of models to seek. I can not imagine how anyone could think up such a mechanism. It is truly an oddity. Carry on and keep bringing those obscure kits almost forgotten but not quite thanks to those like yourself who seek them out.

[@classicmodeltrains]

That must have been one heck of a hospital stay. I wonder if they let you build models in hospital today? Probably not. They would bitch about the smell from the glue or something. Yeah A few Fellers have mentioned wanting one of these now. I accidentally drove up the prices on the used market. :-)

[@survivingworldsteam]

I had a similar experience; I "bonked" (cooled off too fast) while riding my bike back from the swimming pool, passing out and fractured my skull when my head hit the pavement. After running the tests and observing me for a few days, the doctors asked my parents what I liked to do, to see if there were any lingering issues. They told him "Building models;" next thing I know; my parents enter my hospital room with AMT Star Trek model kits and a tube of glue. I was bored out of my mind before that, so I happily built them, and my parents displayed them on the windowsill of my room. My doctor came in the next day, looked at them sitting on the windowsill, and told my parents "Anyone that can build those does not need to be in the hospital", and had me discharged. My ability to read the diagrams in the kits and visualize in 3D later earned me a one-year engineering scholarship. My scholastic scores were only fair, but I made a 95% on the mechanical comprehension part, earning me the scholarship.

[@MozanaRN]

Yes, Mom said they could smell the model glue-cement as they approached my room. I was a prolific model builder. Still am. Best accident I ever had.

[@JacquesLevyJr]

Beautiful up grade ; very great running loco !!! Great work !!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much!

[@azmike1]

Great Caeser's Ghost! You did a miracle job! How satisfying. Always a pleasure. Merry Christmas!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you! You too!

[@avlisk]

I began my HO odyssey with Athearn Hi-F drive and stayed with it as we transitioned to geared locos. It never ceases to amaze me how odd and complex some of these other designs are. I'm so glad I discovered Athearn early and stuck with it. . .simple and robust. . .it will run forever.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Couldn't agree more! Blue Box Athearn's are engineered real nice!

[@danielfouardlibertarianono8017]

Bro I just found you. Entertaining, I dig your style. You're the vice grip garage of model trains. I love it. I don't even have a model train. But I love them and can't get enough of watching them.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad you found my channel Daniel. Yeah I've been told I'm a lot like him. Are you planning on getting some model trains?

[@irenecraggs6123]

nice loco Ron you did a good job on that one see they don't make them like they used to i have one in bad shape that needs a rebuild when i get to it👍

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Irene!

[@stephendollahan425]

Another great video in the box. My only experience with Lindbergh models was a Battle Ship, I don't remember which one. It was a floating, battery powered model, but you had to build the electric motor. It came with the armature shaft/ commutator, and several core blanks, and a spool of wire. The magnets and the motor frame were part of the hull assembly. You had to build, and wind the armature, assemble the motor, and the gear box, which drove the propeller shafts. My motor worked but the gears were trash so the ship never sailed under power. I always wanted one of those switchers but couldn't ever find one. Now I can find them but can't afford them 😊😊😊😊😊.

[@classicmodeltrains]

That must have been one heck of a model to build. Couldn't imagine having to wind your own armature. Pretty cool!!

[@stephendollahan425]

It was a pretty cool model, but it was a very simple build, except for the motor and drive train. The whole deck came off to access the batteries and the on/off switch. The rudder could be set for Left right and center the and was stiff enough to stay in the indent to basically lock it in position. My motor windings didn't look pretty, but we're good enough for the motor to work. This was in 1968 or 69 so my memory is getting a little fuzzy on how it all went together, but I do remember not wanting dad to help me build the motor, because he would have taken over and I would have just had to watch😁😁

[@2045American]

J live american train and american train Model.😊😊🚂🚂😀

[@classicmodeltrains]

Right on!!

[@johnblanton-fd3jf]

Cool switcher and great repair ! I found that Tamia paints come the closest to matching the vintage colors on models , also Testors may work .

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yes, I should get some good quality hobby paints. Thanks for the info on the good ones. :-)

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Nice little switcher, a nice repair, you did a nice job on the handrails.👍

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for your kind words!!

[@MrBnsftrain]

I actually got a Lindberg SW600 a couple years back in the CB&Q livery. I did do a touch-up on the livery, cleaned the wheels and oiled the gears but never did much else. I could easily see you becoming part of the HO Collector magainze team.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I couldn't even dream that big of a dream to be part of any magazine or large model RR consortium. That would be amazing!!

[@alberthofer679]

Hey Ron, Lindberg also made small vehicle models, school buses , Greyhound buses and semi trucks about HO scale too. Love your videos.

[@survivingworldsteam]

They were called Mini-Lindys. I used to love the smell of them when you first took them out of the box. I have Moving Line one on my layout. Real rubber tires, too.

[@franktino6676]

Mail truck, too, circa 1960 in that " Mini Lindy " Line and most sold on header cards. Lindberg also had the : Cellovision " kit box packaging at that time , touting that you can actually see what was inside the kit box . They claimed it lowered pilfering by kids opening up the kit boxes to examine the kits parts found in a standard kit box.😊

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for the info Albert!

[@franktino6676]

Frank..

[@classicmodeltrains]

@@franktino6676 and you also Frank! :-)

[@theplumber33]

That is a unique locomotive. Sweet restoration. I was hoping to see you. Put the band on the other side of trucks from the filter. 🫵💯👍✌️🚄🚂

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yes this is a bit different from the rest for sure

[@ArcadiaJunctionHobbies]

I have this one mint in the box with all the spare parts including the spare spring. A guy brought it from the USA in the 60s to Sweden for his brother, but he had a Marklin AC layout so remained in the box till it was put on ebay and is now in Ireland with me. I have the Santa Fe one too. These can be made into decent runners (with a high quality DC controller) and were ahead of their time with the fine wheel flanges and disk flywheel. Really love your channel and videos.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Sounds like you got a real cherry there! Very cool piece of history. Thanks you for your kind words !!

[@2045American]

😊😊 super nicee dizel lokomotive 😊😊, Classic lokomtive 😎😎

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks!!

[@2045American]

J have model american train Model Power Bachmann Athearn Mantua Classic IHC.. J have colleciom american cars cargo and Pullman cars. J have model Big Boy Union Pacific for Rivarossii..🚂🙂😎 and 2;50 m for my layout.

[@mowermanone1621]

I’ve always given you a thumbs up Ron, and I watch a lot of your videos on TV. To me a thumbs up is a thank you for creating the video. I especially enjoyed the timing and pace of this video. The inserted tutorial was excellent. I hope your regular viewers will subscribe and show their appreciation for your work. Thanks again Ron.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you mmo, I really appreciate your support of my channel and I like the way you think :-)

[@DocLaw172]

They came in B&O, too. I have that one, but I painted it to Milwaukee.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Right on!!

[@RayBoebel]

I have band drive loco's, never seen a spring drive like that...THATS WILD!!! Another great restore Ron!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Ray!!

[@w.rustylane5650]

Howdy Ron, I trust that you had a superior Thanksgiving. I've never seen one of these Lindberg models. Rare earth magnets: I've replaced all the magnets in all of my Pittman motors with rare earth magnets. I got mine from eBay after researching what size magnets I would need. After installing, they made a BIG difference in current draw and now they "creep" around the tracks. Now you can see for yourself that the rare earth magnets make a really BIG difference. Cheers from eastern TN

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup! them magnets are worth it for sure! Happy Holidays to you :-)

[@quintinbarnhart]

I was given one of these as a gift recently, and was trying to figure out how a couple of the motor parts worked in the frame. Thanks for the informational video, now I can fix mine up!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad this video helped you out!!

[@13thBear]

Good show, Ron. I always enjoy watching you work and narrate what you are doing.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad you enjoy it 13th!

[@jamesdenson4730]

Nice job. I loved Lindberg Line when I was a kid. Built a good many of the motorized model ships and even a motorized F15 Eagle.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks James, A lot of Fellers have mentioned the motorized ships but F15 Eagles? Sounds awesome to me!!!

[@johnbanicki7232]

Another great rebuild. Love how you bring these back to life. Thanks for sharing.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks John :-)

[@jamescotter5376]

You got a great channel my friend

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you James!!

[@carltesh9612]

Ron That switcher, is as old, as iam that is awesome, that it runs very well, thanks for the video

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad you enjoyed it Carl

[@silvertrain7945]

I’m going to have to keep an eye out for one of these locomotives. I like the odd and lesser known model railroad engines. Thanks for another great video.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for watching, I hear ya, love the odd stuff!!

[@markwakeley3835]

I've never heard of a tender-drive steam locomotive, and I'm old. It was very entertaining and informative. Thanks Rob. Maybe you should invest in a foam cradle. They're only about $10 - $15 and are really useful to hold the car upside down securely while working on them.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I've had several. Just always seem to be in the way sorta :-)

[@darrenrawlinson6344]

Very interesting video about this old relic and the band drive. Only seen this in the "Lone Star" models and a recently produced diesel shunter. The worn paint looks kinda realistic!

[@classicmodeltrains]

OOOhhhh! Theres more belt drives out there? I must own them ALLLL!!!!!!!! :-)

[@williambruceboisjoli8455]

Great show today love the old stuff

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you William!!

[@bigwoz78]

Outstanding repair Ron

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you BW!

[@stevenjolls8968]

Great idea on the seal springs for locomotive use.😲 I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad to help Steven

[@strobson1]

Great episode Ron

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you!

[@espeechoochoo]

Thanks for the KZbin video tips. Just got access on my TV last month with new service and didn't know the nav techniques.

[@classicmodeltrains]

You betcha! Thanks for watching and commenting :-)

[@plunkervillerr1529]

Lindberg made model plans and cars in the 1950s---60s, I own a few.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup! Sounds like a lot of Fellers had a few

[@MygrandpasTrain]

Well that's a fun way to start Monday. I have 1 and a half of that engine. Mine didn't come with the belt. I found a rubber band long enough to work barely. Thanks for the tip on the wheel seals, I'll have to find one. Never would have guessed that! The motor on mine squeals badly and has a stripped gear, the large gear keeps popping out so I might try putting it in the other frame. The Delrin post that holds the drive shaft is bent so it's loose. I'm impressed yours ran at all before you serviced it! Very well done as usual.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you! Yeah I couldn't believe a Feller sent me an operating one. This was an interesting item to work on.

[@davidkaralus7464]

Thank You for another informative and wonderful how to video!

[@classicmodeltrains]

You are so welcome!

[@ecidaho]

DAMN shoddy manufacturing with no thrust washers. Corner cutting at its finest! Great video RON! Take care and hope you’re avoiding snow as much as possible.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Erick, No snow so far gunna be 58 and sunny today

[@ecidaho]

@@classicmodeltrains Well you do live in one of the banana belts in MT! Enjoy you near 60 weather, we are confined to high 40s.

[@KP-oe8sk]

Great score!! That looks like a great shunting train!! Doesn't need to look pretty just reliable!! Oh I clicked thumbs up!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much!

[@BuggsOgden]

I read the HO Collector article on Lindburg trains, but never have seen one run. Good show! Have you ever repaired a Revell switcher? They are also belt driven and somewhat strange to work on.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Ive only seen a few Revell switchers. Thats on my list of things to get and fix up for the channel.

[@hardslider2930]

Another great job. Nice ti see someone drop stuff like me. 😂 FYI, not all articulated logos are Mallets, ( I say mal-ee, like "alley" with a M.) Anyway, all Mallets are compound steam, but not all articulated are. The Big Boy is a "simple articulated " where all the cylinders get high pressure steam. Have a great day, and good luck with the GS4s. Not a Bachman fan at all. 😅

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you H.S. I agree with your statements, especially the Bachmann one!!

[@aussiebigbangers]

Great job yet again …love your videos.just pulled out all my Tyco and Limas from late 70 s 80s .most still run like new and have not been run since then ..cheers from Australia

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you! I have quite a few Fellers from Australia watching and commenting here. VERY COOL!!

[@andrewzboray8819]

Great video and nice loco. Sorry, I laughed when the brush cover shot out.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Makes a Feller feel normal when other Fellers drop and have things shoot across the room also. :-)

[@andrewzboray8819]

We knew it was gonna happen. So a couple of nights ago, I reached for the mineral spirits and thought I could outsmart the inevitable by holding onto the jug while dipping onto a cloth. The little hole I had punched in the foil looked perfectly suited, but I guess I forgot about something as the flap lifted right off. I told my wife later I had cleaned up the laundry basket for her.@@classicmodeltrains

[@classicmodeltrains]

@@andrewzboray8819 Oh NOOO..... I have yet to spill my jug (knock on wood) But someday my poor open jug management rules will get me

[@jamesdenny4734]

I did not know that! When I watch vids on TV, I'll wait until I'm back on my phone to give it a like 👍🏼

[@classicmodeltrains]

I just learned this technique from the little Lady a few months ago

[@speedingjet]

Thanks for the vids, Ron.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Your welcome! Thanks for watching and supporting my channel :-)

[@davidvincent9713]

Great video!! Love your humor!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad you enjoyed it David!

[@franktino6676]

Great video, again, Ron ! Sorry to hear about the frustration surrounding the Daylight. But, we shall see how that turns out . I never dabbled with Paul Lindberg's Train models, back in the early '60's. They were I guess, wanting to get into the act too, as Revell did-- with trains. I must have built 100 Lindberg model aircraft and car model kits in my lifetime. Back in the '50's and early '60s the Lindberg model kits used to hang on header cards punched with factory hanger holes in many Mom ' n Pop candy soda fountain type stores in the New York City area and priced below their competitor's kits; at prices such as $29 cents, $ 39 cents, $ 79 cents etcetera to compete with Aurora and Comet before Aurora bought the plastic molds from Comet. Comet continued on with only balsa wood flying model plane kits until Guillow's bought Comet out in the '90's. I believe Paul Lindberg was a World War II pilot and a private plane owner [ Stinson Voyager ] before he started up with buying Varney molds and marketing his kits in the late '40's under the " Olin " retail name. He changed it to " Lindberg Lines " in the early 1950's. If I recall, Lindberg trains were only around for about 5 years or so.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for some good information Frank. Sounds like you have a lot of model building under your belt. I always hated when you finished a model it became a dust collector. Ive done a few balsa wood airplanes when I was younger. That quite an undertaking. Never flew very straight if I recall!! :-)

[@franktino6676]

@@classicmodeltrains Yes, if you build a balsa wood rubber powered kit of the die-cut balsa sheet fashion such as Guillow has been cranking out since the 1930's; you have to pay particular attention to the rudder position and bend it just right to compensate for the torque that will send you off to the left. Just like on an actual Single Engine aircraft-- you must apply right rudder pedal pressure to counter that left turning tendency on take-off at full power, or in a go-around situation upon landing attempt. So too, if tissue covered; the wings can't be warped due to the tissue shrinking and then twisting the wings. Most of my plastic kits I donated to aviation museums and to airports who in some cases asked me in advance to build them model replicas. 🛩🚋

[@classicmodeltrains]

@@franktino6676 Well there's my problem right there. Didnt have rudder kicked over a bit. Been years since I built one. Thanks for the good information!!

[@JeffHanna-f3d]

Another great video Ron. Now I can’t wait for the GS4 video!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks. I hope I can find gears for the GS4's

[@richardryan517]

Very interesting repair.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Richard!

[@NYCS19339]

Lindberg was known for their model cars. Some were good, some not so good. Many in slot car scales.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for the info

[@metrotechguru5863]

You did a brilliant job on those handrails. Nice work.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you :-)

[@joediberardino4419]

Awesome video thanks Ron

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Joe!

[@johnbarone3426]

Another awesome video Ron great work.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I appreciate that John :-)

[@bobbymartinezvergara9130]

the best , congratulations

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Bobby!

[@ASPEST2017]

Hey I have a B17 from that company I love there models

[@classicmodeltrains]

An oldie and a goodie!!!

[@ASPEST2017]

@@classicmodeltrains yes keep making amazing videos

[@Iconoclasher]

At least the motor was assembled. 😄 (for those that aren't aware, many "powered" Lindberg models had a surprise the buyer wasn't aware of. The motor was a shaft, casing, armature segments and a roll of coil wire. Yes, you had to fabricate the motor.) 😂

[@classicmodeltrains]

Ive heard a few Fellers mention that. Thats a true Kit there :-)

[@stevenwaller192]

Hey Ron ! Another nice video. There were lots of Lindbergh models. I’m thinking there was a boat kit and an airplane kit where they included an electric motor. But the buyer of the kits had to actually assemble the motor. Maybe some of those kits would be a place to find magnets? Just a thought from a 33%er.

[@franktino6676]

Lindberg marketed about 25 model airplane and car and boat kits that included a " kit motor." One had to wire their own armature and install the magnets, etc. Those " kit motors " show up every now and then on ebay ...

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Steven, I just read from another Feller about having to wind your own armatures for some boat kits. That seems pretty cool to me!!! Thanks for all your support!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Frank, Them Lindberg Fellers sure seemed to have a large market share back in the day. Love the wind your own motor options!!

[@richardnelson-ux1zz]

Fantastic video thanks for sharing your experiences with us all thank you again 🎉

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for watching Richard :-)

[@normfredriksen1381]

Another great video Ron. I never thought I'd say something like this, but that switcher is a Keeper Creeper. 😊

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Norm, yes this one gets a special place in my heart for it's performance

[@normancoreyBuildingTrains]

Nice job . Great video

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Norman

[@majortomtogc]

Very cool

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you!

[@ertransdiesel1860]

Grate job Ron ,thanks learn a lot

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bnsfwoodvalleysubdivision9157]

Reminds me when revell dipped there feet in ho scale in the 50s

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup! everybody tried to get a piece of the pie

[@darrellnorton2208]

Just got hold of one of these on eBay,the Chicago North version. Best watch your video and see what I have let myself in for 👍

[@classicmodeltrains]

Nice score! Hope its gunna be a good runner for you

[@darrellnorton2208]

@@classicmodeltrains fingers crossed. . If not I will be pinching some inspiration from you 👍

[@olafjentzsch6759]

Wow Ron , I have to say you have a lot of patience’s with the gear situation. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy NewYear!!! Thanks for sharing your talents with us on locomotive repair. You are definitely very knowledgeable. Thanks again for the great videos you make.🚂🚂

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you for your kind words and M.C. to you as well :-)

[@leverettrailfan5414]

A friend of mine wound up with one of these, same paint flaking problems but his has most of the paint- and all the original handrails, unbroken! He wanted me to see if I could fix it up, and I just wasn't having much luck- that spring belt kept getting hung up and experiencing too much friction. I just couldn't get it to run right. But your video is making me want to have another go at getting it running!

[@classicmodeltrains]

I hope you can get the Ol' Gal running again!!

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

Ron, what a great video and a lovely little engine... see age does have its benefits... hahaha....

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks! Aging comes with benefits? :-)

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

Sure does...

[@johnramirez5996]

I was painting quad plastics that was kinda tore up. After some sanding of the rough spots to smooth it out and a scuff. Came back in with a paint adhesive for plastic. I use that before painting. I painted all plastic and turned out really good. I ended painting it in Michigan State colors. Everything was green color and with paper and tape taped off the center section so I could paint only the fenders in white. Put MSU stickers in center of all fenders front and back. Placed Spartan head logos on each side of tank. And completely different one on center of the front nose plastic. After clear work was done. It looked like a special edition quad. Like it came from factory that way. The plastic adhesive for paint did it's job. I would love to have that switcher. It would go on my shelf in living room where I have 40 of some of my best and beautiful ones. Like my revelle ACL & UP. I still need a driveshaft for the Union Pacific and the number plate that goes on front of the hood. Needed handrails. So I went to hobby lobby. I grabbed a cpl packs of music wire in different sizes. The pack I just happen to have right here in front of me. Is #5498 and size is .015 . It comes in metal, brass, aluminum, copper, and tin. Was thinking about getting the brass and copper pks. Using that on certain engines to make grab irons and railings. Then giving them a good polish instead of painting them. Making them stick out. Like a black diesel I have. It has orange metallic colored grab irons and handrails. Looks awesome. So wanna do same with only the ones missing the rails on them where the detail will set it off. The other ones I have will be just metal and paint them according to factory of original handrails. What do you charge to repair engines? Also if missing or broken parts? I have a cpl of ho Lionel. Went to an official Lionel hobby store in Saginaw mi. They weren't nice people. Always watching me. If they couldn't see me they would move so they could. Was by myself. Had my son my wife and my father. I asked them about the ho engines I have. Like snooty people would act. We don't service those here. We only service Lionel and o scale. The look on his face when I asked about those Lionel I brought was a look like I walked up grabbed his first cup of coffee of the day and hocked a luggie in it and gave it back to him. If you are an official Lionel service you should service all Lionel. Right? Well TY. Another great video. Would love to have the SW you have right there. Have cpl C& NW. They are spectrums and dcc. That would go nice with ones i have. Thanks again.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello John, sounds like you are quite a painter. Pretty cool the Little Lady lets you display beautiful loco's right in the living room!! Yes them Lionel Fellers, some of them won't waste a second looking down their nose at a Guy. I dont really repair loco's as a side hustle. Been thinking about it. Your Lionel HO might be made by Bachmann. If they are, probably won't be able to fix them. No new parts available and anything used will have the exact same part broken in it also. Thanks for watching and stopping by to share a great story!!

[@johnramirez5996]

She understands. I was in a bad place after my only and baby brother passed at 36 from cancer. Mentally messed up inside. Until I got my first ho setup for $30. But had bonus in box. My first o scale was thrown in box with it. I was like what's this? He said when I called to buy it he got everything around for me and found those so he threw them in as well. I took me back to being a child. Me my brother, playing on the floor in Bay window. Trains and slot cars. Brought me out of depression. 2 yrs later I had at that time about 150 engines from lot buys most from eBay. Some others from market place and yard sales. The found out about train shows. So now here I am. 330 est engines later. And who knows how many railcars. Lol then from a friend I met. She had like 5 big boxes and cpl small box of engines railcars. The big boxes on other hand had everything else I would need to build an entire layout. A Big layout. Even track and flex track for n scale I do have switches. Thought I had more n scale electric switches but with road bed. Sadly wasn't n scale. It's kato z scale. And some regular z tracks. I don't have any z scale anything. Just track. But anyway I ended up paying $20 for entire lot driving my Kubota home was funny. She was mad at bf. Kicked him out and was clearing out everything she had to make room. Stopped by her yard sale. I looked like the Cheshire cat 😁 from Alice in wonderland on my way home.

[@DavidJeggo]

Excellent video…nice to watch someone who knows the craft…

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you but I dont know about that "knows his craft" ;-)

[@mjamesb66]

Way to step up for the challenge. Great job overhauling a unique engine. 33%

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks and thanks for your support!!

[@regisbraga3833]

Congratulations Ron: IMO this is one of the best videos that you ever made! Amazing job on this Lindberg. It is really impressive the low velocity/low amperage achieved after the change of the motor’s magnets. Been a 4 wheel-driver, how many cars is she (it has a soul; therefore it is she) able to pull on your flatland? Again, kudos my friend!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Regis! I never have done a pull off to see what they can pull. My layout isn't very long. I agree, All Locomotives are "She's" , 'Ol Gal, and Her :-)

[@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards]

That's crazy about the SP gears blowing out! Missing paint, dust and rust are natural weathering. 🤭

[@classicmodeltrains]

I was disappointed to say the least! New words were invented :-)

[@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards]

​@@classicmodeltrainsCould you melt the tips of the handrails in place with a soldering iron?

[@BriansModelTrains]

Nice!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks

[@MikeLangfordGoogle]

Interesting one. New subscriber here up in Cusco, Peru at about 11000ft, ex-Cape Town, South Africa 😊

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Mike, Thanks for the sub and channel support. 11,000ft? Holy Moly!! sounds very exotic where your at. I'm coming at you from Montana USA. 4800ft :-)

[@caboosech]

Hello Ron great video & happy holidays

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Dave! Happy Holidays to you and your's as well

[@weekendrailroader]

I've started using JB Weld for affixing handrails, rather than CA. Ive found that it forms a much stronger bond, and works with a wider range of materials.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I like that idea!!

[@danieljarvis3125]

Dang, thinkun outside du box au little AH!!🙃🤗

[@classicmodeltrains]

yup!

[@markwakeley3835]

Great job, Ron. Not only the new magnets but I think the flywheel also has something to with it's creepability. Inertia, ya know. It's about ten years of so before Athearn came out with the S-12 with dual-flywheels. I wonder if that's where they got the idea.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Agree the flywheel definitely help. Athearn was a bit late to the game for sure.

[@joesask857]

thanks man nice

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Joe!

[@johnramirez5996]

Last night I found the round metal center cover for my Lionel dual transformer. It says on it... Multi-control "TRAINmaster" TYPE-ZW transformer. 115 volts - 60 cycles - 275 watts. Underneath, for alternating current only. Made in U. S. Of America. The Lionel corp, new York. It is the 1 I was questioning you about getting hot. Hasn't blown up so probably be normal. Thanks again have great day week month yr. Lol

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello John, Them ZW's are good transformers. I have a video on rebuilding them. Probably should at least update the circuit breaker and make sure it has a new electrical cord on it.

[@johnramirez5996]

@@classicmodeltrains yeah talked to you about your video on this transformer. It was in a salvage yard going in scrap. A friend's parents own the yard in Taylor Michigan. They brought it to me in a 5 gallon bucket. Someone cut cord off. So I took it apart cleaned everything up put a cord on it I got off a toaster someone threw in trash. It worked great. Need to check the breaker and replace it. Idk but it works. Both sides work. Gets hot. But normal knowing the old school electronics they used back in the day. Then went on restoring a manual lift bridge. The hand crank was missing. Looking for a proper worm gear to make it electric. Need to figure out something to cut power when all the way open and same when it is all the way down. Wiring will be a little tricky. Like the switches for hallway light. You know the setup. When you turn lights on at bottom of stairs and get to the top and turn it off and vice versa when going down. Cleaned all the track. Got 2 chassis for the 040 and assuming 1940s tin body. Have a plastic 50s that uses same chassis. Did a of it running.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Satin Hunter Green is what you want, or flat/matte even, but semi gloss is still pretty glossy. The spray can caps lie but on the flip side you'll have people saying they're GREAT. It's possible that another customer switched caps, especially if they're one of those people who test colors before buying (some big box stores have a pad of paper set aside for spraying test shots). I'm on 1080HD and the workbench footage is a tidbit blurry. Is it my connection or is it your camera? I love macro videography so addressing that would be my advice for the channel. 👍😎👍

[@classicmodeltrains]

The work bench is shot on a iphone8 in HD 30 fps. The problem is when I edit and zoom in on what im showing it gets poor because of the digital zoom from the editing software (iMovie) So now I have a conundrum. Not zoom in so far or have a bit fuzzy image. I'm at a loss

[@tracynation2820]

Super. 💙 T.E.N.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks!!

[@donpolcaro6379]

I have 2 Athearn Hustler switchers with belt drive setup. Not a fan. I heard about a gear drive conversion and I'm wondering if you ever did anything like that. Love the channel

[@classicmodeltrains]

This belt drive is a lot better than the Athearn Hustlers band drive. I have not been able to source a gear conversion for a band drive. I look all the time for one.

[@SleeperBBQ]

TY

[@classicmodeltrains]

:-)

[@haasebahn]

I should NOT have weathered mine a while ago. I didn’t know how rare these were. At least I can get it running good again. Question: what’s the best way to remove paint without scrubbing off the original paint?

[@classicmodeltrains]

I have no idea. Might have to strip it all the way down and re-paint in original colors?

[@klemenradoman2052]

Hello Ron, i think this one is SW1, not 600. Great video! Its good to be one of 0.33 😊

[@classicmodeltrains]

I completely agree with you. I mentioned this at the beginning (ish) of the video. Thanks for your support!!!

[@klemenradoman2052]

Saw it later😂 in also on tv

[@davidkoehler136]

had one of those when i was 6 or 7

[@classicmodeltrains]

Oh yeah? Right on!!

[@michaelquinones-lx6ks]

The only thing I remember about Lindberg was their model car kits i built a number of them when i was a kid, I'm surprised they even made 'HO' trains.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Sounds like the model kits were quite popular back in the days

[@michaelquinones-lx6ks]

@@classicmodeltrains And as always, Thank you for answering my comments.

[@classicmodeltrains]

@@michaelquinones-lx6ks I answer all comments. I enjoy learning information from the Fellers who comment. :-)

[@peterwebster3076]

Hi Ron awesome rebuild did your led in the front pop as was wondering if you fitted a resistor as rated for approximately 3v dc

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Peter, I installed a incandescent. I did not have track voltage real high so it's just glowing dim

[@jeffsikes5312]

ALSO REVELL MADE THE SAME OF DRIVE IN THERE ENGINES TO.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I will have to look into that. I like old rare drive systems

[@marvinjameson2104]

Ron, Did the head light stop working or is it that dim? As usual, a great video You are a Rock Star.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Marvin, I did install a new one and tested it on the bench, I never really cranked up the track voltage during the runs so it's probably presenting real dim I would guess.