Athearn's "Little Monster" Lived Up To It's Name!

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

I can't wait to get home from work today so I can watch this video ... I bought one of these off of eBay for $80 free shipping ... I am going to make sure that I watch this video before I open it up 👍

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hope you got a good one with all its little parts

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

@@classicmodeltrains In the pics you can see the railings and the wheels are very clean .... it was shipped today so I will prob get it next week. Even the box looks like its in great shape

[@VarneyTrainMan]

@ Make sure the axles are not cracked, that is my problem I have with mine

[@NJEsperantist]

Sir, I think you have the patience of a saint.

[@normancoreyBuildingTrains]

Audrey hepburn. AKA Swan neck she was absolutely beautiful. Roman Holiday great movie. Love your videos Ron.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup and thanks!

[@darrenrawlinson6344]

The smallest things cause the biggest problems. Looking forward to the radio interview!

[@MattKonsol]

Awesome job working on this athearn 0-4-2 steam engine! 33%er here

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@rickestabrook4987]

Several good lessons today. Thanks as always Ron.

[@classicmodeltrains]

:-)

[@StationaryDingleberry]

Great episode! I never knew Athearn made such a switcher. The motor seems like the same one as in the first run Hustlers. I respect your ability to take something apart that you just put together. That's a valuable trouble-shooting skill in general... and not giving up.

[@allinaxford]

Great to watch. I think the tape on boiler shell was the insulator for the weight.

[@RichyN25]

What I've found really helps me with aligning linkage pins for the operating rods is using a wooden toothpick to line everything up, then putting the screw/bolt in

[@FrankOConnor-x1j]

That seemed like a tough one. Once again you knocked it out of the park. Thanks for all that you do for the hobby.

[@regisbraga3833]

Big troubles in a tiny thing… I hate when this happens. But you can solve them all, so this resulted in another good job Ron. Congrats!

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Ron & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Ron & Friends Randy

[@bigwoz78]

Thanks!

[@classicmodeltrains]

So Very Kind of you Big W!!!

[@bigwoz78]

Hey Ron, I really appreciate the way you dig into things and figure out how they work and make them work properly. Terrific job 33%’er here.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks, Its just a long process of elimination. that sometimes should be shorter ;-)

[@giuseppe4909]

Well done ! Yeah, it took a few rounds, but you got it in the end…Nice.👍

[@TomzTrainzandAccessories]

Great job once again Ron!! It’s great to see the Little Monster up and running again. Patience is a virtue!! Your Classic Model today is the beautiful Audrey Hepburn!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Tom

[@silvertrain7945]

Great job Ron! I just went through a 0-4-0 last week. I had to tear that back apart 4 or 5 times to get the gremlins out. Thanks for the videos!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Dang little ones anyway!! ;-)

[@Andrew-lk5ov]

I believe the tape you removed at the beginning of the disassembly was Kapton Tape. It's an insulating tape with good adhesion and longevity in warmer installations. You'll find it in many electronic applications and model trains. I use it frequently when reassembling locomotives to hold parts and wire in place. Always look forward to your vids.

[@jasonmarkum171]

Enjoying the HO builds. Nice work as always!

[@JPaul60]

Nice job on the switcher. Some of this old stuff was done as inexpensively as possible with plastic that gave plastic a bad name. Some of the other parts were just enough when they were new and to have something that was still salvageable after 60 or more years is pretty amazing. You've given me the inspiration to clean out the junk in my basement and get my train set put up again. The hand shakey thing isn't too bad yet so I'm all ready to go. Audrey Hepburn was one classy lady. Watch Breakfast at Tiffany's and sing along to Moon River.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad to hear Ive got another Feller go dig up his trains and start modeling once again!!

[@jimorlando5700]

Great video again! That’s a complicated little switcher but pretty cool!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Jim

[@johnbanicki7232]

Another great video. Always fun to watch. Looking forward to seeing the interview. You are going to be famous! Just remember us 33% when you get big. LOL

[@raoulcruz4404]

I have two of the Little Monsters. Adding a few detail parts such as Bowser handrail posts, brass air pump, and a headlight really dresses it up.

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

I love a 0-4-2 switcher.. just bundles of fun... lol....... Good old Audrey.... she was a stunner then and still is...

[@DGHodgson-o8z]

Hi Ron, another thoroughly entertaining and relaxing video......for me that is, not you 😂. I'm really looking forward to that tv interview .👍

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks. It sounds like I Can air it on my channel. Fingers crossed

[@DGHodgson-o8z]

Fingers toes and eyes crossed, but not when I'm driving 😁

[@Thewatchmaker69]

Can’t wait for the interview!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks. It sounds like I Can air it on my channel. Fingers crossed

[@Thewatchmaker69]

@ sweet

[@mikewaller1702]

First locomotive I ever bought. In the 6th grade in early 1960s. Ran it for years, still wish I had it

[@RayBoebel]

Another great video Ron!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Ray!

[@StephenCarlBaldwin]

Thanks for the midweek "extra!" Seems as if the saying "don't sweat the small stuff" does NOT apply in the miniature train repair world. Great video, a true testament to the proposition that "details determine destiny!"

[@classicmodeltrains]

I neglected everything important on this one for sure

[@StephenCarlBaldwin]

@@classicmodeltrains Yes, but you've showed all of us what NOT to do -- that's a great lesson to teach!

[@MessyMason5904]

33% er here I enjoyed the show thank you for sharing!!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you

[@garyjust.johnson1436]

Your new HO table top layout looks great!

[@w.rustylane5650]

Feeding the algorithm, ILMAO when it derailed and dumped the coal load out of the Virginian hopper. Great restoration. Cheers from eastern TN

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for feeding the monster! It was pretty funny that hopper fell over doing 1/2 scale MPH

[@ruagoof2]

That's Audrey Hepburn...I got two now... Nicely done as usual... Maybe you could try a grain of rice bulb...I believe they are smaller still... Rich...

[@maltnz]

Yep - Grain of rice bulbs are a tiny 2mm x 6.5mm.

[@williamsantangelo]

Thank you Ron and the little Monster! I have one

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hope its a good runner for ya

[@markbrown-us4xe]

My house has a Audrey Wall clock. Enjoyed the coal car highside. My cat's know your voice.

[@classicmodeltrains]

:-)

[@paulflak2823]

I have it;s predecessor which does not run from Austria. So I will be watching and maybe think about how to deal with the frame and motor shorting out in the future.

[@classicmodeltrains]

A bit of work should bring it back around hopefully :-)

[@Thewatchmaker69]

It’s like cleaning an old pocket watch when you do!!! Look out! Nice job buddy

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks!

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing.👍

[@Firedad4132]

The tape that was removed was Kapton Tape. It's used in electronics to retain things and is an insulator too

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for the info

[@Firedad4132]

@classicmodeltrains you're welcome!

[@paulkalff6408]

Yep… DuPont…great for flex circuits mid-1970s @ Intel Memory Sys and Schlumberger Test Systems. Unit must have been previously opened up.

[@jimdoughty3005]

I got one of those, or close to it, tucked away somewhere in my "stuff". Maybe when I dig it out I'll know how to tune her up. Great vid Ron!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Jim

[@JerseyBill-x9r]

Well Ron, that was a journey and a half if I do say so myself. You got it in the end so good work. Jersey Bill

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Jersey B!

[@timothyrose4052]

Little Monster, indeed. Aptly named it would seem. Enjoy the way you keep at it though and think logically through an issue trying to find and correct root cause. The slow down for example. Also interesting to see the way various manufacturers have different takes on how to engineer things. Those dual sideframes for the drive wheels...crazy. Easier designs for that to be sure, but different strokes for different folks. Keep up the good work!

[@dalefraschetti1874]

Another great video Ron!!!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Dale

[@glf001]

Nice video!

[@billfusionenterprise]

@ 2:45 that yellow tape is Kapton tape, used mainly on circuit boards. has thermal and electrical insulating properties. May have been used to insulate that one yellow wire you had issue with by the previous owner

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for that info Bill

[@AEStudt]

Good job Ron

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you

[@WilliamDeyak]

great video n thanks for showing everyone can have a frustrating day

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks William

[@patricksparks6631]

Good one Ron. I like to use tweezers instead of needle nose, SS they don't get magnetized also. Anyway nice work.

[@davidkaralus7464]

I have one of these with cracked gears and was missing the motor when I received it. I have it set aside for now.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Oh that's too bad. a band drive motor will fit it but that gear problem is a big one for sure

[@rickestabrook4987]

Audrey Hepburn - softball for your senior viewers.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup

[@joefin5900]

Ron, love your videos. Now, step it up and restore a Williams O scale Big Boy, if you can find one!

[@classicmodeltrains]

There's one in town at my Buddy's house but it runs really good

[@markwakeley3835]

The Classic Model is TRULY a Classic Model. The beautiful Audrey Hepburn.

[@markwakeley3835]

I'll look through my "Old Stuff I'll Never Use" drawers cause I probably have a few grain-o-wheat bulbs and the smaller grain-o-rice bulbs that I removed from locos and replaced with LEDs (If I didn't toss them). I know I have some new ones as well. I'll send them to you. Might come in handy for ya.

[@majortomtogc]

What a pain in the ***. You must have the largest collection of Virginian coal cars! Great video!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Everything that could of been wrong was on this little feller :-)

[@dewain50]

The hitch in it's get-along is from the wheels not being exactly quartered.

[@classicmodeltrains]

It has grind marks on its wheels. but the 1/4-ing could be out a bit as well :-)

[@stevenwaller192]

Good job on that little switcher. First time seeing a 0-4-2. Hey Ron I was thinking when you were getting the short on that weight. Why not paint inside or put some shrink wrap on the wire?

[@tmscheum]

Sooper loob! 33%. 👍👍👍

[@classicmodeltrains]

SOOOOOPER LUUUUBE!!

[@eliaphernandez9587]

Siempre veo todos tus videos subtitulados, ahora me gusto más con audio en español,saludos de mexico

[@VarneyTrainMan]

Great job, I have one myself how ever the axles are broken so the drive wheels come apart, so am looking for a parts one, as my body is perfect, but drive train shot.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Just seen a chassis on ebay last night for less than $20

[@mattomon1045]

Audrey Hepburn and the picture is from a movie Breakfast at Tiffany'.

[@leedooley502]

Do you have any grain of rice bulbs? They are smaller than the grain of wheat bulbs.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I dont. Have to get some now

[@bernardc2553]

Holly. Switcher,, Quick ..Crank up Ron & his 'Classic Model Trains" There were NO injuries During this video.. Engineer jumped as the Switcher bucked crossing that turn-out 😂

[@classicmodeltrains]

Couldn't believe that hopper fell over doing 1/2 scale MPH. SOOO FUNNY!!!

[@DocLaw172]

It was just straight wires on the handrails, and they always came off if you held the engine face down. The lock tabs always broke, too.

[@billfusionenterprise]

The paint on roof and sides may have been water based and came off when wet. Those side number and letters may have been applied using a rubber stamp. I seen an article where a guy uses rubber stamps to put decal letters and number on his locos and cars

[@classicmodeltrains]

The roof paint was put on by the owner. side stuff was factory. came off during soap and water cleaning. (oops)

[@billfusionenterprise]

@@classicmodeltrains was wondering, only high end locos have roof paint and newer ones

[@kellyloyd7900]

The tape looks like Kapton - used to insulate in my decoder installs. It's thin and a very good insulator. Maybe the owner used some to hold the weight down? That unit doesn't need insulating. It's DC. :) Oh that's what the Kapton is for, insulating from the weight.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for the info Kelly

[@stevejones3838]

Great video. I have a monster as well with a cracked gear. I've repaired cracked gears with thick CA and baking soda. Question. What make and model is your re magnetizer? Thanks.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Steve, my Re-magger is a Ron Dodd outa UK. I did a video on it less than 2 months ago. Works great!!

[@amyreynolds3619]

This locomotive looks like the Southern railway switcher. There is one in the southeastern railroad museum in Georgia, United States.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Right on!

[@4speed3pedals]

Audrey Hepburn. Photo looks like the one used on the Breakfast at Tiffany's record album. I cannot tell from the video if there is enough room but would the grains of wheat bulb fit if installing from the front of the locomotive, installing the wire leads first?

[@jonpowell-ov3yh]

Anything that frustrating aught to say Bachmann on it! Lol Made it all the way to the end despite KZbin inserting an insane number of commercial breaks! BTW - the yellow tape is supposed to be that way, it's Kapton tape, used for insulation. You'll find it very frequently in DCC self-installations.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for the info Jon

[@OldIronVideo]

What is your method for cleaning brass track?

[@classicmodeltrains]

Currently I;'m not running brass but I have used Tidy Track Rail cleaner kit in the past. Amazon has them

[@avlisk]

A. Hepburn. In a really neat Spielberg movie, (timely, too) called Always. I think it was her final movie.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup

[@ErickC]

Audrey Hepburn - her diminutive stature was largely a result of severe malnutrition she experienced during WWII, particularly the Dutch famine, where she nearly died. It led to a lifetime of chronic health issues and she died very young (63). Tasting History did a video on a tulip bulb recipe used during the famine recently.

[@sort187]

Audrie Hepburn. I was a Trivial Pursuit guy back in the day.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup! I could never remember stuff fast enough to be competitive

[@leslie-up7qs]

Lone star beer truck i havent had lone star beer since i was in air force 31 yrs ago now cool

[@classicmodeltrains]

Ive never even seen one

[@thomasmoroney4993]

Well this isn’t the first great video you put out..always look forward to them….

[@BradWB]

Feel better now??

[@classicmodeltrains]

I had a snickers so yes ;-)

[@michaelquinones-lx6ks]

Interesting though it looks more like a MDC model locomotive which came in kit form back in the day.

[@jimorlando5700]

I have an essential tremor and arthritis in my hands. I really struggle with this kind of stuff.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Sorry to hear that Jim :-(

[@bradygallagher5653]

I too enjoy low spode control

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup!

[@ScaleTrainStation]

That model is Idi Amin. While most know her from humanitarian work with homeless children in South America, fewer know that she was a state champion pole vaulter in high school, or that she ghost-wrote Virginia Woolf's novel Mrs. Dalloway, which pioneered "stream of consciousness" as a narrative device.

[@samreid5111]

Audrey!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup!

[@RichieCat4223]

1:45 Those are positive(+) and negative(-) screwdrivers. 7:52 Can't you use dish soap (Dawn) in the sonic cleaner?

[@jamesdenny4734]

How did you know Ron? I knew the face, but I couldn't remember her name. I said to myself Google the movie she was in and I couldn't remember that either! 😮 Now I can Googler n find out the movie I couldn't think of! 😃 Breakfast at Tiffany's is the movie I was trying to think of! 😬

[@trainships1795]

That is Actress Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in the movie Breakfast at Tiffany's based on the 1958 Novel of the same title by Truman Capote

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup!

[@irrationaltimer4901]

Holly Golightly. Your going way back for these last couple models.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Trying to spread it out for the generations that watch ;-)

[@ifindmetal]

That steamer is “ off the rails” lol

[@classicmodeltrains]

He He!!

[@MarkTrain-w5n]

Audrey Hepburn, a real classy actress.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup!

[@WayneWilson-gh9jk]

Now that’s funny!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

:-)

[@Thewatchmaker69]

Sweet

[@classicmodeltrains]

:-)

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

WAIT, what day is this? LOL, great Video. (What day is it?)

[@classicmodeltrains]

Its Bonus video Thursday!!!

[@jeffsikes5312]

This guy has a few if those to.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Right on!

[@lorettacaputo6997]

Audrey Hepburn of Breakfast at Tiffanys fame.

[@thelazyfishkeeper2730]

one more saved to ride the rails.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup!

[@anthonylautzenheiser3802]

Remember Ron, slow is smooth, smooth is fast. Or as my Mom said :" The hurrier I go the behinder I get".

[@classicmodeltrains]

I agree, just need to practice it more ;-)

[@gregorytalber2068]

Audrey Hepburn is the classic model trains classic model.

[@Gregtrainmaster]

my nephew had one of these said uncle can you fix it took a mantua off the shelf gave it to him put his in recycle can

[@paulflak2823]

Just like the hundreds of locomotives and rolling stock that I salvage from the dump, restore and give to charities to sell.

[@classicmodeltrains]

There both bringing in good money now a days

[@Gregtrainmaster]

@@classicmodeltrains i know good job i just dont have the patience for the little stuff but i love to watch it run but the nephew did smile

[@dektold76]

Audrey Heartburn

[@lynnzi3d]

You didn’t put the electrical insulating tape back that’s why it’s yellow that’s special electronic tape

[@terrymatvichuk1421]

Audrey a classic model that has class .c Could you please share your eBay address again can't remember where I wrote it down at Thanks, can't wait to see the TV video.

[@ronaldclapper3857]

Shirley maclane

[@classicmodeltrains]

close

[@brucemiller5381]

Audrey Hepburn...

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup