On The Workbench - Episode 5 - Sound Boxcar Coupler Fix

[@FLRailroaddog]

Thanks for the tip Sean, I have several boxcars that I have to do this to. I have several that the springs are so old that they falling apart when u unscrew them. 👍

[@TomzTrainzandAccessories]

Great tutorial Sean! I’m going to have to try that out myself. Thank you for posting this.

[@timstrainroom8007]

I was putting trains on my Glen Snyder Shelves I put up and I noticed I have several pieces of rolling stock like that and they were quite loose. Gonna try to fix them thanks to you. Thanks for doing this. Tim

[@vincentvanpaepeghem4844]

Great video Sean! Thanks for the tip! Thanks for sharing! Have a great and awesome day!

[@markslioneltrains]

Awesome information.! I just got my first sound car yesterday so this will be good to know if I have problems. Thanks Mark

[@jacobdeaton1602]

Cool video my friend.

[@Chessie1985]

Great idea on the spring Sean!!!

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Awesome video friend!!

[@allanmartinez1190]

Hi Sean, Thank you for the tip. What about the other Boxcar is that the same way or is the repair different? Can you Please do a video on any repair jobs using postwar cars like the couplers or any other issues with postwar freight and passenger cars? Keep up the Great Work you do. Thank you for your time Sincerely Allan

[@davidfortney2970]

Good tip Sean, I have a few of the cars and although none have uncoupled it would be a good tip if needed.

[@robertcook347]

Hi Sean, thank you so much for the information on how to fix Lionel couplers. All your videos are great for the train hobbyists. Question did you get my number in your comments I sent you. Have a great day.

[@mr.shadestrains6033]

Kool great info 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 😎🚂👍❤️

[@frankpagan1294]

Sean great video. I’m a novice helping my son with his layout. I’ve been converting some of his cars to LED. On occasion I misplace screws for a bit and spend lots of time finding them. I was wondering if there is a place where I might be able to get an assortment of screws that are typically used on trains, just to have around in the event that I loose one and it remains lost. Thanks for any info you might be able to provide.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

I'm not sure where you can get an assortment, but as a preventative against loss what I do is keep a small ashtray handy with a magnet in it. Drop the screws in there until you need them again. Another good preventative against small parts loss is a cutting board with a deep groove around the periphery. Anything that rolls will roll into the groove and go no further. Magnetic screwdrivers are also a God-send when it comes to small parts! If you don't have a set pick up a screwdriver magnetizer from Lowes, Home Depot, or any well-stocked hardware store. Work with magnetized screwdrivers and you'll wonder how you ever got along without them!

[@frankpagan1294]

@@wayneantoniazzi2706 thanks Sean. I already use some of your ideas thanks for your suggestions. Just thought an assortment would be good to have. Again thanks and love the videos.

[@seanstraindepot]

I agree with the comments below. They make magnetic trays, so when working on small items they don't get lost and can't fall out. I recommend one for sure for working on trains. Most screws are special, although you can buy an assortment on Amazon (I use them in my robot project). I have all different sizes in both SAE and Metric and usually can find what I need if I lose something, although visually it may not be correct.

[@benzacct1]

Good tip! However I am interested in the truck which looks like it pulls current from the track to create sound. I’m an old timer just getting into the model train bug. Plus I am a member of a club in. Ft Bragg CA. WE w run G scale cars only. Anyway explain the trucks you have. Did you do a video conversion on these? Thanks in advance.

[@conductorjohnmthtrains2239]

I put a black rubberband around my couplers, 2 second fix