MEGA Vintage Locomotives eBay Lot - Will Any Run?

[@tracynation2820]

A super video. I love seeing the locomotives from my younger days. After reading the comments, including some that know what is what, this could help. That Geep is a GP-18, and for SMT and fans, unrebuilt Geep locomotives with four cooling fans on top were GP-7 or early GP-9 locomotives, while two meant it was a late GP-9 or GP-18. SMT, I bought a Bicentennial F-7 locomotive from Mantua/Tyco, and it had a "special" Australian version of the MU-2 drive, which was quite good and also very different from the standard drive, including different size axles and pins to hold the brushes, and is the only one, out of many Tyco locomotives, that I have ever seen. It still operates on my railroad to this day, almost fifty years later. You might check that out. I also bought a used Tyco GP-20 in the CB&Q (Burlington) paint scheme, which still runs well, even outside, because I was modeling the Q, only to find out decades later that, and not to dash any modelers dreams or be a rivet counter, ONLY the New York Central had GP-20 locomotives without dynamic brakes. I did eventually buy a used dynamic brake housing off of an old Lionel GP-9 and mounted it up top, and it looks great. Thanks and hello again from The Tracy Mountain Railway in Colorado. 💙 T.E.N.

[@tracynation2820]

P.S. My railroad is hard on the locomotives I own. Things like traction tires, band drives, cheap motors and exposed gearing get destroyed pretty quickly, especially when running outside, and a lot of my early purchases were converted into dummies. There is nothing wrong with having a locomotive with only some of the axles driven, as long as it is well constructed. I have changed the wheels on some so that I don't have to replace the traction tires all of the time, and on my Mantua/Tyco 0-4-0 steam locomotive, I was able to get a Jewelry shop to fill in the groove in the wheel with silver, which actually made it run better. I still run ten locomotives with traction tires and belt drive and exposed gearing just because they still run well, or I like them, but the extra maintenance is a pain. Some of them are restricted from running outside anymore, but they run great inside, so that works, and it gives a little bit more operation to change the locomotives before the train goes outside. None of the newer locomotives have that restriction, as they usually have enclosed gearing and all wheel pickup, and I am careful to buy locomotives without traction tires anymore, if the locomotive comes that way. I sure do wish that there was a place around me that sold boxes of trains cheap, but usually I find just a few cars or locomotives for way too much money. 💙 T.E.N.

[@anuyathi1170]

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[@mallikarjunnayak5732]

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[@kevininasia]

omg... the little SF switcher at 2:45... I had that exact loco on my layout back in the early 80s. All my trains are long gone. So good to see it again.

[@PersonmadudeRailwayProductions]

Oh yeah, it's all coming together.

[@billm99uk]

The 'Spirit of '76' section from 16:20 is the funniest thing I've seen all day. "Don't let looks deceive you" he says, not sounding very convinced at all, just before the aforementioned bag o' bolts zips off into the distance at a rate of knots... Nice to see you didn't waste your money anyway. Great video!

[@SMTMainline]

Sometimes they cosmetically look like junk even when the drives are actually in great shape.

[@haroldalexis4200]

The dark brownish black Pennsylvania TYCO MANTUA is a GP 20. Good purchases.👍✅

[@fredvancise2366]

My dad was an HO enthusiast. We had many engines and spare cars over the years. He bought any and all he could find. If they ran, we built shelves to show the running engines. And shelves for the non running. I love your channel. It brings back memories of dad's trains and layouts. I would be like you by buying them and repairing them to restored condition. But as the years now fail me. I still love the rail enthusiasts. Keep showing these. I love them and it does bring back memories. I will bet it brings more to your channel soon. Thank you.

[@SMTMainline]

I really appreciate your comment. There certainly is something gratifying about bringing these things back to life.

[@johnlongssilverrailz5873]

A fun deal and yes, that Seaboard diesel is based on the real thing which came to Tallahassee, Florida during the bicentennial tours and I was able to see it in person. I have the Lionel O gauge version. Keep on Railroading.

[@Iconoclasher]

The first UP F unit is an Athearn from the 70s-90s. Before around 1970 they used brass wheels.

[@VintageRoadRail]

Tyco used to include handrail kits with their locomotives. They got cheap around the mid 70s and went with Power Torque motors, less detail on the body and no handrails. Great video, lots of future projects. Keep up the good work!

[@SMTMainline]

It's a shame they didn't keep them around, they improved the looks significantly.

[@tommurphy4307]

sounds like not kid-friendly..... shame on tyco

[@Benthetrainkid]

Some of the Tyco power torques did have handrails, but were plastic

[@tracynation2820]

I have a number of Tyco locomotives on my railroad, and all of them came with metal handrails, ALL of which had to be installed by the new owner. Tyco did switch to cheaper plastic and even no handrails on some sets towards the end, but there is a good chance that if your Mantua/Tyco locomotive doesn't have handrails, then they either fell off or were never installed. 💙 T.E.N.

[@shanebyrne2538]

My 5yr old absolutely loves your videos and trys to recreate them for everyone. He knows more trains than I do now!

[@RailfanMichaelR.3103]

Seaboard coast line did have a 1776 locomotive, but it wasn’t painted on that same locomotive. The real one is a U36B and that (I think AHM) other one is a GP18. Awesome Video!

[@crsrdash-840b5]

PRR #5628 is the early version of a GP20 - it has the turbocharged smoke stack and no dynamic braking on top. The Seaboard Coast Line #1776 might be a GP18 non turbocharged non dynamic braking. Great for light weight rails and switching.

[@tplow95]

The real life Seaboard Coast Line 1776 was actually a GE U36B. Later became CSX 5764.

[@pathikdolai1230]

TV TV vs

[@qwincyq6412]

The funnest part of these vids is you urging the locos to run!

[@SMTMainline]

Sometimes you can tell they are ready to go lol

[@qwincyq6412]

@@SMTMainline yes sometimes all they need is a little nudge or slight turn of the wheels to overcome whatever has them locked up or not making electrical contact.

[@PinkSheepNo-tc2pg]

The Seaboard Coast Bi Centennial locomotive is a AHM GP18.

[@importednascar]

Seaboard did have a bicentennial unit, however, it was not an EMD, It was a GE U36B.

[@trainsdio]

Nice...

[@animalyze7120]

That Athearn will run for sure, only real issue I've ever seen or found was the plastic axle gears cracking, I actually have a few bags of new gears just to make sure my old engines are covered and any new ones I get will be ready lol. I have no issues buying Athearn locos from anywhere as long as the parts are all there you can 99.99999% of the time get it running with minimal effort. They run forever and even if you get that .01 engine with the motor that's bad it's an easy and cheap fix and most of these can pull a good amount of cars that are all weighted to regulation. Great video!

[@stevesmodelbuilds5473]

Hi Harrison! The Seaboard's a GP18 High Hood 😀. And yes, they ran it on the Louisville & Nashville line. It now resides at Barstow, California. But you probably know that by now...

[@bbtrainproductions1225]

You should find someone with a 3-D printer and create your own locomotive and make your own mini railroad for layout

[@SMTMainline]

That would be awesome

[@northwestrailfanofficial]

That 2nd spirit of ‘76 Locomotive is a GP7 (The GP9 has different radiator vents)

[@MattKonsol]

It could be a gp18 high hood locomotive as well not sure on it. Believe there almost identical to the gp7 and gp9.

[@trainbuffboy47games23]

WOW what a great deal!!! Ooo. What a big selection of locomotives!! My favorite part about buying stuff is the consignment section because sometimes you find something that is really cool. I have found several things that are really good.

[@kabitanayak4889]

Nvgggh ok cool it 🚄🚅🚝🚞🚊🚃🚉🚈🚇🚍

[@Gravity461]

This is gonna be a great video, I can tell already!

[@gregleuze6657]

I can’t wait to watch the videos of you fixing up each of these engines.

[@johntherailfan3754]

Many railroads decorated locomotives for the American Bicentennial in 1976. Most were repainted in the 1980's.

[@waynewootton5385]

i watch your channel time from time you are very good at fixing loco. keep up the great work

[@kevincollier4147]

That little Tyco ATSF switcher was my first locomotive when I was a kid, fifty years ago! Wanna sell it?

[@SFCRambo60]

You were very lucky, can't wait to see you clean, fix and rebuild them all.

[@henrylopez6382]

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[@henrylopez6382]

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[@Leahcook-dk8yn]

My cousin loves freight trains and he actually love this video

[@harperlarry49]

That was a great find. I need to do more searching on ebay.

[@daverosinski3663]

Definitely got your money's worth. Even a couple of the non-runners will probably live.

[@SMTMainline]

I'm sure they will

[@MattKonsol]

Dang man that’s a nice haul I also have that Santa Fe blue and yellow emd f9 and a red and silver c430 by mantua tyco as well as a Santa Fe ge u36b no 350 by bachmann and in n scale but no 353 as well as some bachmann emd f9 s in ho and 1 in n scale. Also I used to have that life like Santa Fe emd gp38-2 high hood. Thanks for sharing this bud. I hope you could get them fixed when you have time.

[@crsrdash-840b5]

Athearn UP F7A #1467 Yellow/Blue box era. Note the truck and wheels as they don't use the square bronze bearings. The trucks are all metal. Bachmann F9A. ATSF GP38-2 #3500 (Santa Fe never owned any freight version EMD 4-axle in high nose or painted them in Warbonnet scheme). It's NOT a 0-4-0 as it does not have side rodes!!!!!

[@SMTMainline]

I will have to keep that in mind

[@Skipper616]

Great haul smt the one i like is the Pennsylvania switcher

[@davebennett8434]

I’m getting the kato n scale well cars today!!

[@engineerpat5290]

AWESOME HAUL! Bachman Refers the ATSF F units as FTs. The SCL unit is a GP18 by AHM. SCL had a U36B in real life that was numbered 1776. The GP20 is a really good find. Not many model railroaders talk about the TYCO GP20. TYCO did a limited run of the GP20, Really good find!! Keep up your fine talent!

[@dennisb9157]

An old train buddy of mine, old in age and acquaintance, had a bin in a tool shed. The bin was full of old life-like, bachmann, and tyco, ihc, and others. The Tyco GP20s were crap. I could not get any of them to run. Out of 30 or so locomotives, I got 8 to run. The cheap powered trucks on the life-like models have plastic wheels, and due to the condition they were in, the flanges broke off so those that I got running, kept derailing. In that group is a bicentennial unit but I cannot remember what railroad. It has cosmetic issues but I did get into working order. I did a lot of lubing,, greasing, and gentle pushes and pulls to free the seized trucks. I could here their motors humming but they would not move. I finally got some of them to run as I mentioned. My career as an otr trainer has caused me to have little time to work on my dcc model railroad as well as trying to fix the other locomotives.

[@SMTMainline]

Thanks for clarifying what FT stood for :)

[@engineerpat5290]

@@SMTMainline You are welcome Harrison!

[@raymondleggs5508]

That's a PEMCO pennsy switcher (before AHM)

[@SMTMainline]

Ah

[@Mm2_for_life2]

Boo 👻

[@wtfdboy5086]

Awesome that you were able to find those as a 10 year old commenting on a video well building a switcher man shack that’s great! Just waiting for the glue to dry😒

[@johnm.withersiv4352]

HO was so common for so long that lots of those cheap engines are piled up in people's attics.

[@SMTMainline]

It seems to be the case, many stores buy large lots at a rail discount.

[@amazingjess1124]

I have 2 Union Pacific F units from my grandfather. They both are in decent shape, and run decently as well.

[@tripwire3992]

brilliant stuff

[@Rick-cb4ge]

I love trains and always wanted to have a layout like this, but never had the room...great job

[@trainkidasher9731]

The way he smacks them to make them turn on😂

[@stevesmodelbuilds5473]

What a great buy! Shucks, I would die for that Santa Fe 3560 High-hood!

[@briandonovan9560]

Regarding the bi centennial locos, I remember that some railroads had some of their units painted in a variety of bi centennial paint schemes for regular service.

[@mercuryoak2]

Nice lot that you found on eBay. The trip pin on that switcher locomotive with the Kadee coupler just needs to be bent up a little bit that way it won't raise the front end off track. That is a good set of Pennsylvania AA units love the paint scheme. My uncle has that same Spirit of 76 geep locomotive.

[@zaklex3165]

If it's an Athearn, if it was made in the 50's and 60's it would be a rubber band drive and not have geared trucks. The easier way to check all of them would've been to just leave the power at half way and switch them out as you found out whether or not they ran, rather than always powering down each time.

[@SMTMainline]

Some of the models from the 50s did have gears, the band driven ones were just a cheaper alternative.

[@randallellison6421]

Very cool lot Harrison! One of the sets that Santa Fe GP38 is featured in came with the afore mentioned powered unit, a matching dummy unit and about 7 cars plus track and scenery pieces. I was able to find the set several years ago and bought it for $10. Although it came in a plastic bin and not it's original box, it's in great shape! It's possible the handrails on the Mantua GP20 are aftermarket ones. I had one years ago and it came with plastic handrails. Also doesn't surprise me the Bachmann Santa Fe FT locomotive ran, I have one that I bought at a yard sale for 50 cents and while in far worse cosmetic shape, it runs great and it's all wheel drive too, even has fairly decent pulling power for an old Bachmann locomotive!

[@train_man5975]

I really like these random lots

[@SMTMainline]

They're fun

[@train_man5975]

@@SMTMainline sometimes I like to get cheap engines to see if they work or fix them. It’s fun!!

[@stet_and_query_central_1]

The 1776 Freedom Locomotive got *_Determination_*

[@kennyspry5189]

To many F-units but if you like those types of Engine's than you did really good...

[@SMTMainline]

They're awesome.

[@ronvallance5425]

Your pretty lucky... most of them run. Looking forward to you fixing them up. I'm pretty amazed how you take a locomotive that looks beyond repair and get it running like brand new. Keep up the good work.

[@staufferfamily9629]

Cool engines!

[@Nate_the_Great-4472]

3:54 bro idk what you’re talking about, that thing looks like it’s never been used. Looks like it will run so smooth as soon as it’s on the track

[@lnproductions3227]

What is interesting to note about that SCL GP7/GP9 was that in real life SCL 1776 was a GE U36B built in 3/1971. It served on SCL in Bicentennial Colors until 1979 when it was repainted to FLS Grey serving on FLS until 1986 when it was renumbered to CSX 5764. CSX 5764 would be sold to The Massachusetts's Call/Volunteer Firefighter's Association or MCVX being renumbered to MCVX WLO1 being one of a handful of GE U36Bs to receive CSX's YN3 scheme. Since no pictures exist past 2004 I can only assume it was scrapped sometime afterwards

[@tomikfn_]

Love your unboxing videos. Please make more.

[@TheUnknown-sh9vz]

Where do you buy all of your trains (new). Btw amazing video!

[@SMTMainline]

Train shops, train shows, antique stores and the Internet.

[@ronhood7773]

Very informative and I enjoy your channel. I believe you did good for $50. I had, back in 1969 the Athern Pennsylvania loco. It had 2rubber bands driving and holding up the trucks. Are those 2 like that? And how many different types of drives do HO diesel's have? Also please explain a pancake drive or direct me to one of your other videos. Best regards, Ron

[@steffinmackson4052]

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[@mikegrappone9078]

Excellent video! Well done.

[@fuginbeans4816]

2:58 I actually have one of those, and it does run pretty good, I bought it really cheap and it’s the best running used loco I have

[@csxns]

That SF 4 wheel Tyco switcher is a good loco I have one and I run it with my Geneses and Scale Trains loco's.

[@ReadingAreaRailfan]

The real Seaboard 1776 was a U36B. That one you have is a GP18. Future reference, GP-9's and 7's have 2 fans on the front and back, GP18's only have one.

[@starguard4122]

Great Score. I hope you got them all running 😎😎

[@Skyfire_The_Goth]

Seaboard Coast Line had a lot of their rolling stock painted in the Spirit of 76 livery around the U.S. bi-centennial anniversary. I've seen pictures of several locomotives and a full passenger train in the livery, what I've seen are one of each RS 3, GP18 (the one you have), GP38, and SD70MAC in pictures.

[@MrBnsftrain]

6:57 the Seaboard Coast Line's Bicentennial U36B is the basis for this livery, the same goes for the Tyco F Unit in this video

[@leverettrailfan5414]

SMT, I wound up with one of those older geared Athearns in a lot I bought for some other items. One of the trucks was ruined by a part succumbing to zink pest, but the good truck really just needed to be cleaned and lubed. I don't think it was nearly as silent as a blue box Athearn, but they should run pretty good once you give them 'the works'.

[@SMTMainline]

I don't like them as much as the later models but they are still decent.

[@mikedison1149]

Some nice finds I have 2 Bachmann locos with that 1776 decorations 200 years of America I also have a matching caboose too my engines are not F 7s or 9s they are kinda like what we see on today on railroads kind of like that black one you showed with the 2 yellow horns on the cab only a bit longer body's 8 wheels not 12 so now you know that the 2 locos with 1776 on them were made in 1976 celebrating 200 years of America

[@amtrakp4242]

I plan on getting a Bachman Auto-Train U36B

[@WestVestitus]

With broken engines you could either use them as storage,or use them in a train hard or for accidents

[@alanwbelcher]

Great haul! I think the Seaboard bicentennial is a GP-18, and yes, the Santa Fe F unit is an FT.

[@chrislangdon8182]

Finally more running units than non running units, quick question do you ever consist your locomotives, cause if you do you should show it in a video!

[@SMTMainline]

If they have the same drive system I sometimes do, it's certainly been done in livestreams before.

[@swatijare594]

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[@brownie75]

yes they have seaboard coast line in real life btw if you are wondering

[@Rickster5176]

Those will clean up real nice. A little LaBelle oil and a good cleaning will do wonders.

[@SMTMainline]

It usually doesn't take much to get these things going again.

[@emdB67]

You did pretty well with that lot. Hopefully the non-runners are quick-fixes too.

[@teenytinybricks]

I have the little Santa Fe switcher at 20:12 on my layout. Doesn't sound too great but it still runs just fine.

[@joshuakruty6967]

Instead of a box of trains somebody plays a prank and it's an entire box of dirty commutators. When he comes back in the next life it's just going to be as a commutator never to be cleaned again 😆😂😂🤣

[@johnnyg7347]

Nice various assortment of locos. Ive had some bad buys but many good buys of locos and cars

[@babliadhikari8761]

Very good

[@dansmodelrailways7886]

Great ebay find. I do enjoy your videos. Hope you find time to look at my Trash to Track videos, i did them after being inspired by your restoration vids. 👍🏻

[@frizzosmodels]

I need a deal like that in N scale …lol.

[@An_Official_Scratcher]

20:39 That switcher was like: "Bye Bye" *YEET*

[@dart157]

SMT, if you look closely at the Athearn Blue Box artwork on the top, you’ll see that UP F7A #1467. I’ve got two of them, one powered, one dummy.

[@SMTMainline]

That's good to know.

[@patji123]

Actually good value for the money

[@SMTMainline]

Not too bad

[@PWaco-yq7wr]

When are you going to open that real big box? that one is taking a lot of space under your lay out?

[@Brian_rock_railfan]

awesome 🚄🚅

[@An_Official_Scratcher]

17:26 The F7 Could've Been Like: "People Driving the F7: We're The Union Pacific And We're Gonna Be On Tiiiii- WAIT WHY IS THE ENGINE OVER- *ENGINE BLOWS UP*"

[@PinkTrololoOfficial]

I love trains!

[@DisVietVetUSA]

Great video

[@PatrickCrossfire.]

So like 5 out of 15 units are intact. No offense but typical HO. Too fragil. Always loosing parts. Don't hold their market value. Hard to work on but nice on detail. For me Vintage Lionel and MARX .027 or O scale only why to go but very nicely presented video.

[@chrisbrownoffical2553]

What was the most expensive train

[@mainankocak]

amazing toys

[@elleryparsons5766]

Out Of All Your Collection of Engines How many Are working And How many Needs Work?

[@SMTMainline]

I'm not sure, there is probably at least 30 ready for restoration.

[@danielbertram1106]

You have a nice-looking model railroad layout. It looks like you got a great deal for some used HO scale locomotives. I’m into the N-Scale and have a nice-looking layout. But, I was wanting to ask you, if you’re model railroad layout powered up by, both DC and DCC power? Dan B. 🤠

[@newjerseydiesel8962]

I just bought a few totes and table from a closed repair shop that sat for a bit. Any suggestions on who to watch on learning repairs and testing? The board was a markel display board but i can’t get my engines to run on it

[@amyreynolds3619]

yes SCL did paint this locomotive her number was 1776

[@eddielane9569]

It appeared that the Santa Fe engine right before the black Pennsylvania engine that had the metal guard rails on it had one of the horns laying in the bubble wrap but you threw it to the side and then on the floor. You may find it on the floor are still in the bubble wrap or the box.

[@SMTMainline]

I will have a look, I haven't thrown the bubble rap out yet.

[@thomaswood6118]

Yes seaboard coastline is GP 18. Real SBD loco was GE U36b

[@SMTMainline]

Thanks

[@Braeden8952]

This is why I stick to the older models, there cheaper and they still run still have some great quality to them

[@MMRails]

10 out of 15 ain’t bad. So now you have… let me see… carry the 2… add the ones you got last year… 598? No, 597 working and 5 non working locos. I might be off by one or two.