I Can't Believe I Found These RARE Treasures + Channel Donation Jewel's

[@czwij]

looking forward to you addressing the bachmann axle issue. dangerously becoming my fave you tube train guy. yay, mopar!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you so much!!

[@josephschuster1494]

You did REALLY well, Ron! GREAT STUFF! I won’t leave! 🚂

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@brentpodoll5848]

Im glad u liked the painting. She was done with a air brush and free hand shields

[@classicmodeltrains]

It's an amazing piece! You sent a bodyshop pen. Is that what you do? car painter? What did you use to seal the painting?

[@brentpodoll5848]

Yes the pen is where I work. I paint cars. I just use a automotive clear coat on these little projects. I would love to paint some of those die cast locomotives. Like the athearn belt drive. But we are quite limited to for availability around these parts

[@classicmodeltrains]

@@brentpodoll5848 Well you certainly know how to paint that's for sure!!

[@williambruceboisjoli8455]

Great video Ron I cant wait till you shine up the passenger cars I love my Mantua cars and I polished them and look great.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks William. Shiny makes me happy also!!

[@mjamesb66]

Nice haul of equipment. Can't wait to see the videos. 33%

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for your support!!!

[@olafjentzsch6759]

Awesome video Ron. You are great too listen to. Thanks again for another great video.🚂🚂

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@johnandrus3901]

Nice haul. Those AMT cars are nice and easy to work on. Four screws hold the body to the frame. When you remove the body, the interior end doors can fall out. They just slide in. Easy to replace the wiring. The trucks are just held on by a machine screw, which also holds the draw-bar to the truck. There are two types of draw-bars and couplers. The plastic ones are small and one piece and don't open. The metal ones have separate couplers, with the Lift-A-Matic uncoupling system. There is a spring that keep the metal ones straight and level. When you get them set-up properly, add a touch of hot glue or Elmer's to the top of the threads on the inside so they don't work loose and sag. A nut with some Elmer's can also work. Resist any temptation to replace them with Lionel trucks, which some people do. They look terrible and change the entire appearance of the car. When you have the body off, clean it with some Dawn and a soft cloth. A soft bristle tooth brush will clean the fluting if it is too gunked-up, but a sponge will normally do the job. Shine the top with Simonize or a carnauba wax and buff with a soft cloth. No need to wax the fluted sides. Don't use any type of polishing compound, which contains abrasives and is meant for automobiles and can damage the tops. You can replace the window inserts with sheets that you can buy at any craft store. Lionel window inserts will work, but I prefer the the pale blue or neutral opaque plastic like the original. Set them behind a nice ABA Santa Fe set and they will look exceptional. On another note, those Rail Chief cars are real cool. Some of my HO friends had those back in the day. Some of the best looking HO passenger cars out there. AMT also made some excellent HO passenger cars, but I never see them anywhere. Either way, enjoy getting all of this stuff back into nice shape.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks John for your helpful information. I like the way you think. I did a video on a KMT HO passenger set and come to find out the aluminum passenger cars in that set were AMT molds. They were very shiny and undamaged from time.

[@maindip]

A thanksgiving thanks to you Ron for keeping us all informed and amused.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Very welcome

[@garykellerup3470]

Hey Ron. That was fun to check out. Great finds and donations.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad you enjoyed it Gary :-)

[@armandisip2287]

Congratulations, those are great treasures! At 20:50: Hobby-Land was a model train store that was filled with Lionel, American Flyer, and HO trains. Sadly, it closed in the mid 1950s. 😢

[@classicmodeltrains]

Wished I could have seen the hobby stores of the 40's

[@armandisip2287]

@@classicmodeltrains Stores that were especially busy during Christmas time: Madison Hardware on E.23rd St., Model RR Equipment Corp on W. 45th St., Lionel’s showroom on E. 26th St., the American Flyer showroom on W. 25th St. And no visit was complete if you didn’t see the legendary train layouts by Lionel, American Flyer, and Louis Marx at Macy’s and Gimbel’s department stores. It was truly an exciting time for model railroaders of all ages!

[@classicmodeltrains]

@@armandisip2287 sounds like such an amazing time!

[@robertcornelius3514]

3:24 I lived near Big Pine, California, and for a short while there was logging going on in that area during the 70s. The tracks followed highway 395. The tracks would actually end up over in Trona. From there the tracks would end up in Mojave. Then from Mojave would travel over to Boron and then in to Barstow.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Lots of logging in the 70's for sure

[@johnbanicki7232]

What a great haul. This should keep you busy for quite awhile. Looking forward to seeing all of the videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for watching John!

[@regisbraga3833]

What a nice lot! Looks like we’re gonna have some very interesting videos in the future. Looking forward to see your work on the Conrail’s B40-8s and SD80MAC.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Regis. Yes them Conrail B40-8s and SD80MAC I wanna make into real fancy ones. DCC and ditch light and what not. Something a bit more challenging :-)

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing.👍

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for watching!!

[@stom5292]

Another enjoyable video, thanks for posting!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks!!

[@michaelquinones-lx6ks]

And, as always, that's a nice haul. I mostly buy broken cars and locomotives for parts and scratch building. i never ignore trains that don't work.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you and I like the way you think :-)

[@michaelquinones-lx6ks]

@@classicmodeltrains And, thank you for answering my reply.

[@classicmodeltrains]

@@michaelquinones-lx6ks Absolutely!!

[@chessiesystemrailfanman3741]

Hello there buddy I really enjoy your channel with all the neat model railroad items that you share. Keep up the good work my friend and happy railroading.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you!

[@markwakeley3835]

What a great haul, Ron. That should get us through the Winter with some great fixer-up videos. I'm anxiously looking forward to them. Thanks Ron. Happy Holidays 🎉

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Mark! Happy Holidays to you as well :-)

[@richardsweeney197]

I Have a Lionel/Bachmann GS-4 decorated as 4449 in American Freedom Train marking it came in those markings. If you think the 23:12 SP cab forward is ugly, you need to see the Boston and Maine R.R. Berkshire with the coffin feed water heater hanging off the front of the smokebox...

[@classicmodeltrains]

@@richardsweeney197 WOW! that does sound unpleasing to the eye ;-)

[@elleryparsons2433]

Keep On Buying those trains.👍

[@classicmodeltrains]

As long as the wallet hold out ;-)

[@darrenrawlinson6344]

Lots of good stuff there! The "Daylight" loco's will be fun ...

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Darren

[@bluesboyst]

Hi Ron. Fun video. Looking forward to your upcoming videos

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hey, thanks :-)

[@normancoreyBuildingTrains]

Nice haul lots of goodies.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Norman

[@SleeperBBQ]

Nice haul great supporter's great vid. Thank You

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

HOLY CATFISH Ron, what a haul.

[@classicmodeltrains]

:-)

[@paulburns3788]

Hello Ron how are you feeling the video you just made is awesome

[@classicmodeltrains]

Felling my age...so guess they call it "OK". Thanks for your kind words Paul :-)

[@GaryDavis-ir6fh]

fabulous trains man, absolutely awsome!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Gary :-)

[@thomasmoroney4993]

Omg ! It’s a video classic model trains Christmas!….well done!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Many thanks!

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

Ron that is an awesome new collection to the already growing collection..... I love the old steamers. That painting looks fantastic also... well done. A few more videos to make repairing some of them and getting them back on the rails.. I look forward to seeing those videos arriving in my YT to watch list. I will have to get off my but and make some more repair videos of some of the locos that I have collected here in Australia..... A great video as always, You are quickly becoming my favourite model train channel.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Tim for your very kind words!!

[@theplumber33]

Wow, you found some awesome things! Generosity of the community is outstanding.💯 that is an amazing lineup!!🫵👍✌️

[@classicmodeltrains]

The Community generosity is UNBELIEVABLE!! Thanks for your kind words

[@mypugsdad5366]

I am 0 /0-27 gauge guy but love all you videos - but I love all your videos because you fix stuff the way I would do it myself. I learn a lot from them watch them to the END BTW.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you, I appreciate your support :-)

[@richardryan517]

Great haul .

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Richard 🤗

[@enriquemireles8947]

Great videos coming soon. Nice haul, and very nice viewers.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much Enrique! ¿Hablas español?

[@enriquemireles8947]

@@classicmodeltrains I understand it, speak enough to make conversation and can read it slowly.

[@classicmodeltrains]

@@enriquemireles8947 The only reason I asked was your first comment had speech patterns that looked like it was translated to English by a translate program. I have people leave comments in there native language and I use google translate so I can read and comment back. Sorry if I made bad assumption Sir :-)

[@enriquemireles8947]

@@classicmodeltrains it’s ok my eye aren’t what the used to be and I use an iPad. It’s great that you accommodate for you foreign speaking viewers.

[@andrewzboray8819]

You did great on the name. Those Rail Chief kits look real nice, going to be fun putting those together!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yeah! I pronounced something right ;-)

[@johnblanton-fd3jf]

Nice load of fun projects and future videos to look forward to!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks John 👍

[@johnbarone3426]

Awesome Ron can't wait for all these videos. Great stuff

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks John

[@garyamerson7390]

The decals are awesome.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yes they are. Look even better on the locomotives ;-)

[@mikeupton5406]

The Mopar logos❤ Satellite has memories here❤

[@classicmodeltrains]

Mopar Logo's make me smile also.

[@chicagolandrailroader]

Love the AMT passenger set. I'd like one of mine someday

[@classicmodeltrains]

A few Fellers have mentioned the same. I almost did not pick these up. they looked to "hammered" and toy like. Come to find out there model RR Americana HOLY MOLY!!!

[@ecidaho]

Awsome stuff! Looking forward to all the new episodes!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Erick!

[@13thBear]

I gotta admire your big line-up of the AHM monster locos. Much as I’d love to have samples of those giant locos from out west, my layout was never planned to: a) run western roads, and; b) never be built with anything greater than 24 inch radius track, which would look totally silly with the overhang of those big locos. As it is, I do have an AHM Berkshire and several Mountain locos, and I admit they do have an overhang, but I just had to have ‘em for my eastern ‘road. Had to. Got smaller locos, too, from gear-driven locos, small switchers, up to medium steamers, plus diesels, but nothing newer than what ran up to 1966. Anyway, Ron, you have got quite the pile of models to repair, clean, and run, plus I do like that you have been working on building up your layout. It’s looking better all the time. Keep it up!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Ive never been out east and have no idea of how "compact" and all the short runs to get from here to there. Never really though about it till reading your comment. Makes total sense. Sounds like you have a pretty nice and varied selection of loco's. I'm trying to keep my railroad anything before 1963. (well that's what I model. I will fix anything). Thanks for stopping by 13th

[@bernardc2553]

Awesome Sauce Ron cant waitbfor the Cab Firwords..😅

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Bernard :-)

[@davidkaralus7464]

I bought and repaired a Penn Line GG1, it's a good runner now. I look forward to see what you find with the one you purchased.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Good to hear there good runners. I will be excited to find out whats wrong with this one as well.

[@leedooley502]

Looking forward to the gs4 video. I have one that needs repair and need help and know I can learn from your videos.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks. Had a bit of a hiccup with the repairs. The new parts failed immediately.

[@odalesaylor]

Enjoyed it a lot. Great work!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you!

[@jodyd.bernard4321]

Man those southern railroad locos are nice, been collecting those and haven't come across those yet!!!!!!! Nice!!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

The Switchers? Yup! Ive been looking for some (at the right price) for quite some time now. Couldn't believe I found a powered cow and calf

[@Militiaman71]

I just got a $25 IHC/ Rivarossi 4-6-6-4 Clinchfield Challenger that cosmetically looks almost new at a train show in W.V. It was seized up but getting power to headlight. Since it didn't run they made me an offer I couldn't refuse. The grease had hardened and locked up the bearings in the gearboxes. Your previous video on a similar one gave me a general idea how to get it apart. Hard to believe they made these in 1977 probably haven't been lubed since. It runs great now. Watch for the little spring inside the rear drive frame under the little C-clip holding the wheel chassis to the frame. Mineral spirits in a mason jar helped in getting the old grease off. The oil was sticky too like syrup probably the only reason I didn't loose the spring.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for the heads up on the little things that can pop out and go flyin!

[@robertcornelius3514]

When a train collector starts off by saying, "I bought more stuff," ya know it's going to be a good video.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Ha ha ha..... LOVE IT!!

[@stephenallmanjr3105]

Great video, loved it!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Stephen!

[@williamsantangelo]

Happy belated Thanksgiving Ron great show

[@classicmodeltrains]

Same to you William :-) Thanks!

[@MrZlooze]

I have several OK Engines extruded aluminum cars. They came in kit form and are really nice!

[@classicmodeltrains]

I love the aluminum extrudeds the best. Lot more work but worth it

[@MygrandpasTrain]

Aluminum passenger cars galore in 2 sizes! I think I have 2 of the HO scale ones, but they are unmarked. Just going of how they look. When I got them they were so corroded they were white. And Steam engines! Wow. Good stuff, another quality Gilbert HO. Wish that could be said about Lionel HO. Will be looking forward to seeing videos on all of the engines!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for watching!!

[@thedesigner00]

21:27 that’s a EMD SD80MAC 31 where built 1994-1996 all for conrail 2 still exists both on CP 7206 is still in good shape and 7218 which is just a cab and frame

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for the good information!!

[@thedesigner00]

@@classicmodeltrainsno problem

[@slam854]

I have a bunch of HO passenger & freight when I setup a garden railroad is Santa Barbara. Used to clean track with ATF and it worked well. Loco's are primarily Aethern F7 A&B units. Have a steamer too. Also N scale Tomix Shingkansen 0 and 100 series 6 car bullet trains plus F7 Milwaukee Hiawatha 12 car passenger set Plus 2) 5517 TCS power units with constant lighting, momentum and braking.made by Tomytec of Japan. These are equivalent to Kato. all engines are over oiled. N scale passengers have power car in center of train.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Right on!

[@fezzolare]

Ron ,you are bringing into the force....im a scale rc modle builder.....but wow this looks cool im a detail guy being a machinist for 45 years.... i had a 1776 America birthday set when i was 14 ...think it was Tyco........i run a laser table and water jet and sheet metal l as well i will donate some of my skiils to help out the channles....i watch the RV cannle as well

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much for supporting both my channels. A machinist? Your going to become my new best friend ;-D

[@fezzolare]

@@classicmodeltrains you got it brother. If I could help out let me know

[@JAIRSEVERNAYA]

PARABEMS VOÇE MERECE AMIGO

[@classicmodeltrains]

Muito obrigado meu amigo

[@AEStudt]

This was great video Ron looking forward to seeing the repairs on the daylights they both probably have the same problems the bad nylon gearing in the drive assembly I'm working on mine found some 3 D printed parts to replace them with just having quartering problems for the drivers

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup. Broken axle gears and one has axles broke off the wheels

[@azmike1]

I have a Lionel HO scale Daylight GS4 ! Runs good. Loud. Kinda scratchy. I need to take it apart as I learned some from you Ron. Thanks. My layout has been dismantled. Coming soon.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I'm surprised to hear it still runs. I was wondering if all the Bachmann loco's have succumbed to broken gears

[@dave6695]

Much of the Cox trains line ended up with and is now sold by Walthers including the GP9 in its Trainline series with improved detail, a far better mechanism and new frame.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup! Complete agree with you

[@casstelles]

The Bachman Daylights will be interesting. I wonder if Ron will use 3d printed gears to fix them. Well, I guess that we'll have to wait for the video to find out along with the various other items.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I just hope the gears I got can hold up.

[@czwij]

bought some for a bachmann plus 2-8-0 from shapeways. work like a dream. worth it.

[@donaldwantola5800]

Athearn bought RailPower Products years ago and the tooling became the basis for the first Genesis line locos.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Them Fellers at Athearn....Always buying up all the other Fellers :-)

[@brianhepke7182]

Love American trains🙂

[@classicmodeltrains]

Me Too!!

[@Jigoku_Samurai]

looks like you got some great projects! if i'm right, those 2 n scale locomotives that you didn't know the brand on were older Atlas locomotives (based off the giant screw on the bottom). with the rotatory snow plow, i'm gonna guess it's an Aristocraft model, I have one in the PRR scheme that I need to put together. can't wait to see the repair videos! also, never saw your parts area before, every modeler needs to have a parts area.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I kinda figured they were Atlas, was waiting for confirmation. If that snowblower is an aristo-kraft I would be very surprised for sure. Yes parts area is to small. always need more room for parts ;-)

[@Jigoku_Samurai]

@@classicmodeltrains I'll pull my kit and assemble it, then we'll know for sure. I'll post the video of it either sometime in the coming week.

[@ruagoof2]

@@Jigoku_Samurai Athearn also had a snowplow kit of the rotary plow that looks substantially the same as that one... Rich...

[@Jigoku_Samurai]

@@ruagoof2 you're right, the one he has is an athearn. I guess the first time watching the video I didn't really look at the trucks.

[@grumbeast]

So cool to see the AF Hudson in HO … I’m an N scaler but inherited my father in laws AF collection, mainly S, but also have a HO hudson. All the S stuff is AC powered is the HO stuff just regular DC?

[@classicmodeltrains]

This Pre-war HO Hudson uses a universal motor so it runs on AC or DC. Has a reverser unit in the tender.

[@WWIIREBEL]

Oh man, those Coach kits are actually kind of hard to find. Great Finds!. I myself have a ton of the older Walther's wood/metal heavyweight coach kits and some of their "Pug" coaches,aswell as a few sets of their "Piker and Oscar" shorty coach kits. The Cox Big Pine Lumber diesel...THAT was a bane to me in the hobby. I had one brand new back in the day. The motor was very grindy and loud,and actually burned out after a week of use. Recently, i restored it by making a new floor and mounted a pair of Northwest Shortline "Stanton" Drive trucks (self-motorized trucks).

[@johnspencer7291]

piker and oscar,i found a few on ebay,very pricey but there so damn cool

[@classicmodeltrains]

Sounds like you have a lot of old beauties in your collection. A lot of work went into that Cox unit for sure.

[@GaryDavis-ir6fh]

how-dee!! hows it goin? all ready fer santa claus to visit this year ? maybe he bring us all some new (old) trains to play with lol!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Gary, doing well! I could only hope for a box full of old trains needing some love and attention. Strange how that would be an awesome gift from Santa :-)

[@michaelquinones-lx6ks]

Hi again, I could be wrong but, Those 'HO' Rail Chief aluminum passenger cars you have shown earlier look like Athearn streamline passenger cars. Maybe athearn bought that tooling from rail chief.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I would not be surprised. When I produce a video of these I will do the research and find a answer for ya ;-)

[@michaelquinones-lx6ks]

@@classicmodeltrains Thanks again.

[@stevenshambach7266]

Hey Ron when will we get to see another RV video??

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Steven. I have 2 in the can but I have to edit them. I hurt my back real bad about 3 weeks ago and have been slowed down. Thanks for your support on my other channel!!

[@stevenshambach7266]

Love all your videos Ron. You are a talented guy!!

[@raymondleggs5508]

Those N scale diesels with the big screw at the bottom are Mehanotehnika

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Raymond!

[@105C09]

Congratulations! By the way, the AF Chief set from 1961 I bought from you is running well along with my '55 chief,'46 Atlantic freight set and1940 AF O gauge #562 K-5 passenger set. Blessings to all two rail.......and three rail fans. You guys got to get rid of that "training rail"! ;)

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad to hear it has a happy home and can get out and stretch it's legs :-)

[@GaryDavis-ir6fh]

how-dee!! how was your thanksgiving? ours was great, i stuffed til i thought i would pop!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Hello....I had the exact T-day I set out to have. Good to hear you had a good one as well

[@oohwhop716]

Thats a great find mine great find is koko from chuggington

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks

[@rickestabrook4987]

Great deal, Ron. You might have to quit your day job. BTW, I think those are '58 T-Birds on that carrier. Looking forward to your videos on all these trains.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I would love to quit my day job and do this full time. a lot easier on my body for sure. Now I think about it I believe your right on them Thunder chickens :-)

[@rickestabrook4987]

I meant no disrespect on the Tbirds. My dad had a '57. You're channel is some of the best anywhere.@@classicmodeltrains

[@classicmodeltrains]

@@rickestabrook4987 your very kind Rick!

[@AEStudt]

I would like the 2 Ahm steamers an what brand is the 2 daylights Ron

[@normancoreyBuildingTrains]

The daylights look like Bachmann or lionel made by Bachmann

[@classicmodeltrains]

Greetings, Yes them steamers are going to make fine runners hopefully. Norman is correct. The daylights are Bachmann. One was just marketed under Lionel.

[@azmike1]

So Fa' so good!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks

[@Steamer96]

One engine I don't think you can ever obtain is a Reidpath 0-6-0t. What makes this engine so special? Well a certain Reverend from the UK owned one for his model railway based on his books.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I'm not following along on the reverend reference. Sounds like it's a good story!

[@FostoriaOhiomodelrailroadclub]

I was wondering how much for The HO scale seaboard system

[@classicmodeltrains]

To sell it? I want to do the repairs to it first. If your interested message me on the Facebook Classic Model Trains page

[@FostoriaOhiomodelrailroadclub]

@@classicmodeltrains ok

[@thedesigner00]

I’ll take all of the SD80s!

[@classicmodeltrains]

There a long loco and stand out for sure

[@thedesigner00]

@@classicmodeltrainsneed a 3rd I got 2 already

[@w.rustylane5650]

I need an Amtrak engine. How about fixing one up and sending it to me. Cheers from eastern TN

[@classicmodeltrains]

:-)

[@shananhale985]

I'm in need of a roof for a southern pacific daylight steam engine .

[@classicmodeltrains]

I will see what I can do when the repairs are all complete

[@KiIo-27]

Now I wanna get that N scale Penssy steamer, what type is it may I ask?

[@classicmodeltrains]

Is is a first release Atlas 2180 2-8-2 Mikado from the late 60's

[@KiIo-27]

@@classicmodeltrains thanks

[@keepamericayisraelgreat5708]

So much information, so little time to consume......Thanks, The Train Bug is a coming back....

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad the bug is bitting once again

[@keepamericayisraelgreat5708]

@@classicmodeltrains I am too really having lots of fun accumulating

[@austanroupe4730]

Hey Ron you need to locate your self a 2884 yellowstone

[@classicmodeltrains]

I tried to look one up on the eBay. no luck. But I agree.....If it's out there I need it :-)

[@joesask857]

nice

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks

[@JeffHanna-f3d]

I tried but can’t make out what it says on your movie theater marquee?

[@classicmodeltrains]

It's the stock marque that comes with the model. One side says "Grand reopening this Thursday 7:00PM" and the other side says " Vintage movies 20's 30's 40's 50's next week"

[@RichardKuivila1947]

SPOTLESS Town ! Not like where I grew up. Never been there.

[@classicmodeltrains]

:-)

[@caboosech]

The seaboard coastline unit is an SD40 -2 it's got six axles not a gp40 to gp40 has a four axles

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Dave, The darn internet sometimes gives me multiple answers. I like your answer the most!!

[@johnsadventures6783]

Charger emblem is cool. I have a 1987 Shelby Dodge Charger. It sounds like a bad ass car but its not.

[@classicmodeltrains]

:-)

[@rickdee67]

U got cut off saying goodbye! 100%er! I have an extruded aluminum dome car that needs parts.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hay! Just got to your comment finally. been typing the whole time was messaging you. Thanks for you support Sir!!

[@CalebAlsay]

In 20 hours ago

[@classicmodeltrains]

??

[@RichardKuivila1947]

CAN'T find it ! I need another 5 lb. bag of HO scale litter and trash.

[@classicmodeltrains]

:-)

[@petert9749]

Hmm; your channel as a miracle insomnia cure? It's a bit like saying the same of 'Spalcheque' on this computer. (Pete carnt spal; not since Spalcheque, anyway). Haven't time to see the whole video, but so far as I have gone, those extruded pass. cars are of interest. Might be an idea to find new trucks with steel axles and Delrin bearings. Not sure how aluminium would wear with steel? With aluminium there is always the problem of how to stick it in the absence of high integrity solder aluminium soldering in our workshops. Similarly with Mazac/Zamac - I never solved that one. I thought we could copper plate and use that as a solder base, but the model car restoration write-ups cast doubt. Of course, these problems magnify with the bogies more than with superstructure, as they are structural; somehow epoxy etc. doesn't impress. If you want me to sus out the comments on aluminium soldering in the Carr's soldering handbook, I will try and find it. There is a common problem with a lot of these kits in that the flutes go right to the end. That is to be expected as they are extruded in long sections. The only company that solved this, that I have seen, is Marklin who seem to have milled the flutes flat short of the ends. Worth thinking about. If you need to know how far short of the ends to trim, ask and I will find my measurements. Ron haz too many chraynz.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Peter. I'm not quite sure why you are referencing aluminum soldering? Them Passenger car kits need no soldering to assemble. The flutes do go all the way to the end but there is a plastic "end of car" piece that finishes the look of the end of the car. They are about 3/16" thick. Thanks for some good information in your comment. Never though of plating aluminum in order to solder it. :-)

[@petert9749]

My error on the ends; thought they too were of aluminium. Those shells could probably form the basis of a very good model (English spelling). If I were assembling these I would probably make metal ends and throw out half the rest of the kit. But I am not assembling these. The plating research was a matter of need. I was trying to modify some Minitrix AA16C (Nohab EMD double ended diesel). What a headache! Those models were not made to be worked on and soldering on modifications was the only viable route, and not too viable at that. I asked a plater about Cu plating as a base for soldering and received a positive response. You might well need this some time. Research on what the die-cast modelling fold are doing showed that it can be a chancy game. Anything to avoid glue. About a million years ago there was a small add in MR featuring a (probably) electroless plating kit for spot plating on mazac castings. The idea was that to solder something onto the casting only the immediate area would be exposed to the solution. The tiny photo showed a cast boiler being lifted by a length of rail or something. I wonder how the joint aged. I have not had time to look into the split gear problem, but have long suspected the problem could be solved with reinforcement rings. Well done. You need a lathe, young man. Surely Not so expensive or difficult with your trade contacts. Just an idea. One thing I would like someone to try is rebuilding a Tyco motor truck so as to effect all wheel pickup. Unfortunately one of the axles would still need traction tyres with their compromised pickup properties both sides, but that can be accommodated. Time for me to shutup. Take Care.@@classicmodeltrains.

[@classicmodeltrains]

@@petert9749 Yes a lathe is on my short list of purchases. Sounds like you do some pretty cool customizations on your stuff!!

[@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards]

SP Cab-forward. 😎👍 Microscale water-slide decals are awesome, I have used several sets to make the roadnames I wanted.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yes they are