72 Year Old Lionel FINALLY Gets A Christmas Miracle!

[@leedooley502]

Beautiful job, Ron! You should be proud of what you accomplished with that locomotive and tender. A very enjoyable video!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Lee! It was a lot of fun.

[@johnbeck3270]

Wow! From junk to treasure! I’m glad to see you were able to bring that one back to life, now someone else can enjoin it for another 75 years

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you! That's the goal!

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Very nice job, it looks great.👍

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.

[@BriansModelTrains]

Amazing work. Looks phenomenal !

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Brian

[@MessyMason5904]

Beautiful!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you!

[@MarkTrain-w5n]

WOW, you did yourself proud, that was an amazing fix!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you

[@rickmoustier1723]

Wow, Ron! Beautiful locomotive, fantastic job! Another great video!

[@NotGavin]

That paint job is absolutely stunning, and it runs very well after that overhaul! great job on the repair and paint, Ron!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much N.G.!

[@KP-oe8sk]

WOW!!Nice save!!! Who cares about looks? Great job from saving it from the DUMPSTER!!! You gave it a new look on life!!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you

[@mylennyuym]

Nice job Ron, the red really pops. Almost matches your truck in the back, lol!!

[@johnparker7874]

Looks nice. The white wall wheels make it look even better.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Reminds me of the 20's and 30's with the cars having white walls (full width)

[@Tonyfishtail]

❤Ron, that was an amazing job!! I've learned so much by watching your videos!! Well done brother! Well done!!!❤😊

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Tony

[@1983thunderbird]

Absolutely beautiful what you have done. Thanks so much for putting the hours in on this resto and sharing with us all!!!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you liked it.

[@EmilyCarl-t7x]

Absolutely, a fine restoration, Ron, you nailed it out of the ball park, stunning 😮

[@classicmodeltrains]

That's a very nice compliment. Thank you!

[@johnday71]

Looks amazing! Best restoration so far!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much!

[@johnschutt9187]

Wow. When I first saw it, it looked like it was way too far gone. But you did it. What a great skill set. And thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much John

[@markirwin7677]

Wow, another one knocked out of the park. I have a brass United models 4-10-2 that was in water for a long time. It took a month for it's restoration. I love the color scheme you went with, just a great classic look, another one saved.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Mark!

[@josephkearney9319]

From a 33%, very nice work!!!! You saved it and I'm glad the engine has a good home

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Joseph!!

[@markmontella]

I want to compliment you on a really great restore!!!!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much Mark!

[@Gary-hi5xr]

Wow that thing looks great Ron. Beautiful job.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Gary

[@LyleSmith-w3n]

Absolutely amazing restore bud!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Lyle

[@grumbeast]

Best restoration yet Ron .. really made my Monday morning thanks!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamescotter5376]

That was a good restoration you did a good job young man paint job looks pretty good because you said you were in a painter looks good from here keep them coming Ron I love the way you give the old stuff love keep them coming brother

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you James

[@PhiloBedoe]

always a great pleasure to watch your videos, especially when you call on a SuperLub (Sooooper Loooob !!) Very Nice Job , Friendships from France, Phil

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Phil from France! Cool seeing how far people are from me that watch my vids!!

[@markbrown-us4xe]

Thanks for having what it takes to go long term with a Sagittarius. I'm one too. Really nice job on the Loco. Parade Ready.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Mark!

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

WOW Ron!!!! ...... That turned out GORGEOUS!!!! 😍🥰😘

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you!

[@davidokelly1140]

Hooray! I'm a 33 percenter! Awesome paint scheme by the way! That smoke unit is outstanding as well! Hey Ron, make the next video 2 hours long, and we will put 33 percent to the test. 😂

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked the paint scheme, it's one of my favorites. 2 hours would be quite a pull

[@keepamericayisraelgreat5708]

I really like that you are so dedicated in making old trains run again, as well, as the schematic and information that it takes to further our understanding/relationship with our Train Hobby.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I'm glad you are enjoying my video's and commenting on them all. Your a very kind Person :-)

[@jamessawyer4625]

Awesome job good paint too

[@randystrunk9774]

You are welcome. You do good work. I look forward to see what kind of mess you get into. And, I love the humor! Good job! Keep up the good work

[@classicmodeltrains]

Very kind of you Randy

[@tommymartin4827]

Your Rocking Ron! I was thoroughly entertained. Turned some junk into something pretty cool. Nice work

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks! That's a great compliment, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@jamesgordon4433]

It’s great. Nice work

[@mikeashely8198]

I can smell the smoke coming from that locomotive

[@randystrunk9774]

I think it looks really good! Nice job Ron!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Randy

[@326dad]

Ron, that turned out just gorgeous ! Well worth the effort

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you!

[@RayBoebel]

I have to say Ron, most folks would have never given this a shot. You sir, are a miracle worker! That loco is absolutely STUNNING!!! If I ran O Scale (Gauge), I would be tempted to make an offer!! Another loco saved from the landfill by Ron!!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Ray! Now I need an ugly HO to fix up as well

[@GeorgeDeRabbie]

Awesome job Ron!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you George

[@williamsantangelo]

Ron Thank you great video and restoration! Be Well Kid

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you William

[@normfredriksen1381]

31:20 Excellent music choice.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Norm :-)

[@johndavies5184]

Epic restoration

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you John

[@richardlancaster8303]

Looks like it came out of the box like it was new, great job.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@michaelschuster9210]

Looks great Ron

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Michael

[@chaoscustoms7785]

That turned out really nice great job

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you C.C.

[@mowermanone1621]

Thank you Ron, I watched the whole video. Like many of your viewers I had a Lionel basic black oval that I enjoyed in my youth. Your missus is very attractive sitting on that fence post, gives me a smile. Happy birthday to her and your mom and any others out there in train land. Stay safe

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you M.M.1 !!

[@paulbaker3632]

side rods upsidedown !!!!!!!!! excelent work looks amazing !

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Paul, A Feller just told me how/why there upside down. Now I won't do it again because someone told me why there upside down. :-)

[@whip-its_dad4239]

That was an awesome video . Beautiful engine . It came out real nice . Thank you for your channel .

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words.

[@MatthewRollins-u9t]

Awesome job! This is giving me encouragement to repair and repaint my 671!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Matt!

[@larryjarvis1648]

Super repair job!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Larry

[@martyh299]

Great job Ron, looks superb! You have every reason to be proud of that one!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much Marty

[@fepatton]

Wow - talk about resurrecting something from the dead. It looks amazing! You did a great job choosing and executing that color scheme. No problem for the extra long video, it was worth it. 😄

[@classicmodeltrains]

That's a big compliment, I'm really happy with how it turned out!

[@vferrante6436]

WOW!! Great job!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you

[@jesusisgreat-r9j]

Awesome job 👏 😊

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you

[@frankearly7795]

Ron, I don't comment on anyone very often. However, you can paint any of my stock at any time. Beautiful work Ron, keep on keepin on.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Frank!! Glad I got ya to comment Sir!

[@electrician-bn7gr]

That was a great video. You did such a great job. That loco was in real bad shape and u made it look so good. Love your channel.

[@colestrains1]

I’ve been waiting for this moment for all my life!!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

:-)

[@davidkaralus7464]

Great video! Love the paint job and the way it runs. Always look forward to your videos, keep them coming!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you David

[@thomasmoroney4993]

From the land of misfit toys…you can fix it Ron…make it a Christmas train!…enjoyed the video Ron..Merry Christmas!

[@WayneWilson-gh9jk]

Sweet! Nice job ! Your the man.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Wayne

[@jim-me9wm]

Wow what a transformation

[@classicmodeltrains]

It came a long way for sure

[@NewTestamentDoc]

what a perfect video for Christmas! You made my month!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you

[@JerrySpann-fn4kw]

That can't be the same engine. Stunning work.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Jerry, Same loco for sure!

[@normancoreyBuildingTrains]

RON you did a Fantastic job. Merry Christmas.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Norman, M.C. to you as well

[@swimjimsvideos5244]

Just to get that loco running again was a real accomplishment! The paint job looks great!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you

[@ken763E]

Great job! You just opened up the perfect option to create a personal railroad. Lots of inexpensive starting points out there.

[@Parktonman]

Totally amazing work. Back from the dead.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks

[@MattKonsol]

Really awesome job at this! The paint you did looks amazing! @30:55 I like the music you put on right there! It reminds of the sound of the rock band called AC/DC. 🎸

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Matt, I get the music off Epidemic sound and this one was titled back in black by some rock cover group.

[@footienz]

You pulled a diamond out of Goat's rear end there Ron, really nice job and as usual a pleasure to watch your vids!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you

[@railchief74]

That is just absolutely beautiful

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you R.C.

[@railchief74]

@@classicmodeltrainshow did you make the lettering on the tender?

[@jasonmarkum171]

Wow! You really outdid yourself on this one! That turned out beautiful. The white pinstripes on the wheels really sets it off! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Jason, Took forever to paint all the white details

[@JerseyBill-x9r]

Just got to see this video and what allot of work. I only work on HO and OO stuff, so it was very interesting to me. Shame that wire snaped off but maybe in the future. Great video, Jersey Bill

[@robertwagner734]

Great job Ron. Stop being so hard on yourself. What you did is a lot of work in a short time . Absolutely love your channel. I’m an o gauger but never meet a train I didn’t like! A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the model of the week 🎂.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Robert!!!

[@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards]

You're a train whisperer, Ron. That poor thing looked like it was in a flood. Excellent choice on the Pacemaker livery. BTW- that green Frog Tape is excellent for masking between colors or areas you don't want colored. 😉

[@johnbanicki7232]

Looks great! You did a fantastic job on the paint scheme. And the timing of the video could not have been better for me. I have a Lionel 675 that I took apart and now I am in the process of rebuilding. First I had to clean all of the parts. But first I had to get an ultrasonic cleaner. See how you have led me down the path of special tools. Now I see you have another special tool to polish smaller pieces. You might be getting a phone call from my wife. LOL Don't worry she blames me. LOL But the information on quartering the wheels came just in time. Thanks for sharing.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks John, Glad to be helping ya out.....keeping your wallet empty ;-)

[@joehall7869]

Awesome job

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Joe!

[@yogistanu55]

Amazing job Ron bringing the 2056 back from its watery grave. Gotta say Lionel engineering, for its time, made these Locomotives tough as nails no matter what awful condition they may be in you can still give them life. Nice paint job as well. As we say here in Wisconsin "Just Giver" and congrats!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you, Yes Lionels "Boys" did great engineering back then for a (ahem) "toy"

[@rogerlee3941]

Great job! I've got a Lionel 2025 that I repainted in a Southern Crescent paint scheme several years ago. Still looks good and it's running around my Christmas tree again this year.🚂

[@classicmodeltrains]

I bet it looks great in that paint scheme!

[@Rememberingcivilwarhistory7744]

that's an awesome job worth everybit of the headache

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you

[@patiencepeeler7103]

Absolutely gorgeous Excellent job!! Hard to believe it is the same engine 🚂

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much!

[@TonyFleetwood]

Man alive that one looked like it was a boat anchor before you got it! Merry Christmas miracle maker! 🎉

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much Tony

[@downthegaragelayout.7465]

Wow thats amazing 👏 😊

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you

[@downthegaragelayout.7465]

@classicmodeltrains your most welcome

[@bigwoz78]

Hey Ron, what an outstanding video. that paint job looks beautiful. What a terrific job. 33% here even though I’m not a Lionel guy. I’m an HO guy but very really enjoy your videos. Well done. By the way, very happy birthday to Mrs. Ron

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks, Glad you enjoyed it Big W!

[@kellyloyd7900]

Amazing clean up, Ron, love it. What a great paint scheme, looks good to me at 2 feet!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Kelly! It came out way better than I'm giving myself credit for it appears from the crowd sourcing ive been getting ;-)

[@_t1_]

Amazing work you did on this locomotive looking super clean

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks

[@ChristianBitter]

wow that is incredible I love it she is beautiful absolutely beautiful. what you did with it is incredible 😍

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much Christian!

[@robertgrothey2429]

Great job Ron looks amazing

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Robert

[@davidhammond2754]

That’s beautiful work, Always loved trains, way to go!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@cudathehawgjetfixer7520]

Looks great!!! Keep up the custom paint schemes!!! Remember, practice makes perfect!!! Need to invest in an airbrush, it'll make the job a lot easier!!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you, I'm trying to improve with each build!

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

Holy Cow Ron ... 😳 ... I need to make some popcorn for this movie!!!! 😋

[@classicmodeltrains]

Popcorn is a good choice, this one is a long one!

[@lawrenceechols6453]

Nice job Ron looks cool Merry Christmas

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Lawrence

[@christiancrownover254]

Super nice!!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Christian

[@silvertrain7945]

Hey Ron, great job on the locomotive! I agree with you on the paint job, black gets quite boring after a while. I do like the paint scheme you picked out. Tell the ladies happy birthday from a Sagittarius 33%er!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you S.T. !!

[@ifindmetal]

Ron I am glad you took my advice on the Evaporust , it worked great on my rusty trains, one thing I noticed hit the rough scale rust quick with brass brush before putt it in the Evaporust , also cover it so you don’t lose it to evaporation you can coffee filter out all the stuff and take it back to green when you do a ton of stuff and it gets brown it’s less effective but just filter the garbage out and it’s good for ever

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for some more great tips with that liquid from the Gods ;-)

[@majortomtogc]

Would love a short explanation on how the E unit and all work on these! This was an awesome project! Mad skills Ron!

[@classicmodeltrains]

I will have to include that in my e-unit rebuilding video

[@rickdee67]

Great job! Only thing I think it needs is a white stripe between colors on the tender, white vinyl pinstripe tape? Ya made me wanna paint one of my locomotives RED! Happy birthday to your lady and merry Christmas to you all!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Rick, I agree on the white stripe. Need to find the right decal for it. M.C. to you and yours as well

[@christopherdelgaudio9484]

Merry Xmas big RON keep em coming baby u the man!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you! Merry Christmas to you too!

[@VarneyTrainMan]

Hey that came out pretty damn nice man, for what looked like when you first started that is one hell of a good job Ron, was sitting at my work bench body mounting knuckle couplers while I was watching your video, once again GREAT JOB

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you V.T.M.!! Love your username, Varney is one of my Favorite Classic HO Manufacturers!

[@johnblanton-fd3jf]

Great job! The paint job is awesome! I'll be doing the same type of resto on an American Flyer 561 prewar O gauge in the near future. I recently acquired a Lionel Spirit of 1776 GP9 that was literally pulled from a dumpster , cleaned, lubed and she's back on the rails pulling a consist.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you John! Nice find on that GP9

[@mayhemdan5981]

K4 decals has a nice selection of decals.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I shall check them out

[@azslotracer]

Great video Ron. lol you inadvertently revealed the engine on your day 4 video over your left shoulder on the wall! You could make a business on selling your reproduction engines! Beautiful work! From a 33%er lol!

[@classicmodeltrains]

I put that in as a teaser. Kinda like a creature feature movie. You just see glimpses and far away shots for the first bit ;-)

[@WilliamDeyak]

great show never to long ---- a 33 percenter

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you William

[@cablemanf250]

Wow, great job 🚂

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you