Pre War Märklin locomotive - Abandoned model train - Restoration

[@JagoHazzard]

I was holding my breath while you were applying the gold. Gorgeous end result though, these old toys have a charm that modern model trains just can't match.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot !!! 😃👍🏻

[@clemthomas6964]

I have a collection of mostly Edwardian toy/ model trains including a gauge 1 Marklin CLR loco and coach both dating from about 19OO. I'm London based if you're interested in featuring some of them.

[@bst7735]

Darf ich den haben

[@petervandebeek5980]

I have those modern H0 Märklin model trains and my 1-year old son got a (wooden) BRIO steam engine and he loves it. But I too must admit that those old scale 0 trains do have a special charm. Thanks for the video!

[@TheFabrik]

@@petervandebeek5980 Thank you very much !! 😃 👍 Good to know your little boy is gonna love trains too !! 😀

[@wintersbattleofbands1144]

A toy is only happy when it is loved. No batteries needed, and still so much joy to give! It can't thank you, so I will. Thank you!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks to you for watching and commenting ! 👍👍👍

[@icemaster-]

I always feel bad seeing old things like this just going to waste. Thank you for restoring them to their former glory.

[@blackeagle6809]

Schade, das es solches Spielzeug heute nicht mehr gibt. Schöne alte Zeit. Danke für die Restauration. ---- It's a shame that such toys no longer exist today. Good old days. Thanks for the restoration.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 🙌

[@fletchergb7436]

There are not enough channels restoring old model trains, this is wonderful.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 🙌👍🏻🙏

[@rokamayono2312]

Ikr

[@daisyw643]

sure is…… it sure is….. i also got a train for christmas

[@coll8ctor]

got something similar built by Fleischmann, anyone interested?

[@SaeItoshiMyLove]

What colour the sky I aor I aor you tell me that it's red I aor I aor where should put my shoes I aor I aor you said put them on your head I aor I aor you make poco loco

[@morphman32]

I just love to watch a real craftsman at work and seeing your restorations from start to finish always gives me such a thrill. You are a great craftsman because you see the potential of your projects from how they are to how they could be and then proceed the long journey to make your projects new again.

[@moosecat]

As somebody who collects Marklin trains myself (post-war electric HO gauge), I thank you for giving my train's "daddy" or "grand-daddy" a new lease on life. BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !! My great pleasure is to watch my children playing with they restored toys 😌🙌

[@d.robertiskander9854]

I see the person that first constructed this toy watching this with tears in their eyes. Exeptional!

[@markolysynchuk5264]

They are watching this from heaven and crying.

[@Dreamworld986]

The engineer and fireman are ready to ride that train. It's a wonder it had not rusted away completely. I know how easy those tabs can break off too. You've learned your craft well and did a wonderful job making that old train look new again.

[@doomslayer5490]

I like to imagine the two little dudes own a railway, and need more engines, so they hire this guy to restore them ones, and as payment he gets to upload videos on the restoration. Awesome restoration btw!

[@TheFabrik]

😌🙏 Haha yeah these two guys are so nice I couldn't say no ! Thank you very much for watching and commenting😀

[@dmos1631]

I have named the two small men, Monty (The lighter blue) and Sam (The darker blue)

[@miledgaming4762]

@@dmos1631 yes Monty Sam railroad system

[@Bugster1970]

@@TheFabrik this has to be made into lore

[@DeviousDayDreamer]

So basically Jedediah and Octavius from Night At the Museum?

[@vegarose4638]

As someone who's trying to build a train setup, but who never could do something this cool, all I have to say is: dayyyyuuuuuuummmmmmm

[@TheFabrik]

😃🙌 Thank you ! 😌🙏

[@turdferguson4124]

You’re very fortunate the zinc castings on that locomotive didn’t disintegrate. Beautiful work!

[@k.george8722]

When people like me look at the before pictures and think "no way it can be brought back to life", you prove us wrong. And thank goodness you do! I thoroughly enjoy your restorations.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !! 👍🏻😀🙌

[@roadwarrior114]

What I would do is make them work, but leave the patina.

[@dathpo]

I love to see these old toys restored to a second life. This simple locomotive is one of my favorites. Thank you.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !!! 😃🙌🙏👍🏻

[@AMRP]

you very very professional restoration 👌 love ❤️ from morrocco 🇲🇦

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot !!! 😃🙌

[@johnkelley9877]

From trash to a treasure, it look like it just came out of the box! I am always impressed by how well these toys are restored by you. Thanks for sharing this.

[@TheFabrik]

Many thanks John 😌

[@anilshirsat4406]

Lilliput Peoples have become really happy 😊 Excellent work 👏

[@TheFabrik]

Haha yep ! 🕺🏻. Thank you !! 😃🙏

[@krystalstarrett6760]

Amazing transformation. Two little figure men were a big help.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you ! 😌🙌

[@olegshikan8020]

this märklin model is more charismatic and interesting than many modern ones, thank you

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! Märklin is the best... (in my opinion);)

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

There's a LOT less to go wrong with it too! I don't trust the exotic electronics they're packing new model trains with. Having worked with circuit boards for 30 years let me tell you, they can last for 30 years or blow tomorrow, you never know. Keep it simple, you're better off in the long run.

[@subramaniankrishnaswami7196]

I am from India. I am proud to have several Marklin models with me. No words to express your restoration magic ! Great work !

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 🙌

[@jamesjarvis5653]

Trying to sleep, but watching this got me so wound up!

[@TheFabrik]

😁🙌

[@jamesjarvis5653]

Thank you 🙏, you have an amazing talent talent!

[@KeplersDream]

Usually I prefer restoration vids to have narration rather than the ASMR types, but watching you give this little guy a whole new lease of life with probably more love and attention to detail than when it was first made was amazing.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot !! Glad you enjoyed 😌🙌

[@anthonymessina2834]

Great little wheel puller you fabbed up there! Very slick!

[@wtp1981]

I have the exact same model. My father gave it to me when I was 10. He played with the train when he was a young boy... it's one of the few toys he has left from his childhood. Nice to see one saved for future generations.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much for watching and also commenting! I’m so glad to know these life stories 🙏 Keep that loco presiously 😌🙌

[@ЛюдвигАристархович-ы5ж]

Actually i don't like trains but i like restoration work, good job 👍

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !!!😃👍

[@SwiftGearheart24]

As an O-scale collector and railroad enthusiast, I truly appreciate the care and love you put into your work in restoring these beautiful engines to their former glory. Another masterpiece, sir! She's gorgeous!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !! 👍🏻🙏

[@sd90mac8]

Forgot to mention YOU ARE THE PROOOOO!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍😉

[@TheFabrik]

😃🙌 Thanks again

[@jackboy317]

This is the stuff that makes me smile, Seeing people like you breath new life into old toys is so satisfying to watch.

[@edwardhannigan6324]

Fascinating..! Better than when it was first made..What a great job and video..Talented individual..Ed..uk..😀

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much Ed !! 😌🙏

[@Tom-In-Ga]

Best moment was when the figures started dancing when the clockwork started to work again.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you ! 🕺

[@Zardox2]

I laughed! 🤣👍

[@MW-hv9lj]

This video is sick cool man

[@TheFabrik]

@@MW-hv9lj Thanks a lot Monica 🤗

[@hardystein114]

Yes , sure was lol ....!

[@The_Spectre_Gamer]

I am a simple man. I see a restoration video from TheFabrik in my subscriptions, I drop everything and watch.

[@TheFabrik]

😀👍🏻 Thank you !! Glad you enjoyed ! 🙏🙌

[@Makorze]

I love how magical that sandblaster is. The rust and paint just vanish at its touch XD

[@nelsonalbertobeider268]

Excelent Activity!! The old train is like if it is new!! Excellent job!!! Congratulations!!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !!

[@peterlutz7191]

Fantastic! I hope the folks at Marklin watch this video, the original people who made this locomotive would be proud!

[@tuanna4]

i like how you used the train that restored a long time ago to action

[@prosanis1216]

I’ll admire your patience with this kinda restored toys. It’s not only the restore itself but also your knowledge about the chemistry involved and last but hardly least, the decals that you’ve printed yourself that makes it even better than that these toys left the factory at the time they were made. Yet again a beautiful video thanks for sharing this with me. 👍👍❤️

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !!! 😌🙏

[@truckerallister9080]

These Guys are thinking, Man a lot of work again, but just like on road construction, 10 supervisor and 1 worker. Nice work brother.

[@PokoleizKuleckim]

This is awesome. Thank you for inspiring and sharing techniques. You've encouraged me to blow dust from some old boxes forgotten for a few decades and make the trains running again!

[@valentinmagureanu8039]

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[@markgrunzweig6377]

Wonderful; magic! I bought a Lionel train set from the early 80's or 70's. It has plastic parts, but the guts of it are metal, simple controler etc.. Simple is best , especially for young kids today, it teaches them mindulness and opens the door to the wonderful world of the "Imagination"; the best "nation"!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you Mark !!!

[@ldegmtrainspotter]

Great video! Nice model! Thumbs Up 🚂😉 Greetings from Romania Andrew

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much Andrew !!! Glad you enjoyed 🙌😌🙏

[@ANGEL72770]

Es muy gratificante ver como objetos que inicialmente aparecen como ya "muertos" y que su unico destino es el cubo de la chatarra, gracias a personas como usted vuelven a cobrar "vida" La locomotora y el tender han quedado preciosas

[@nicklucci154]

hai fatto un lavoro straordinario , mi piacerebbe imparare per restaurare i miei trenini MARKLIN . complimenti !! buona serata . Nick ( n.Italy )

[@hastyone9048]

I’ve been restoring prewar electric trains and steam engines for years and can tell you your attention to detain is fabulous. Nicely done! The ONLY thing I would have done differently is to keep the tender wheels nickel colored. Great job.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot fot watching and also commenting ! The wheels were in very bad shape, I know the black painting was not the best choice... Thanks again !! 😌🙏

[@aliali-w4x5i]

This beautiful time has terrified me. We are enjoying this ❤❤❤

[@andreaskorner4638]

👍🏻Extraordinary! I'm sure that not only the two little mechanics in their blue suits are very satisfied with your work! 😉

[@TheFabrik]

I hope so !! 😅👍

[@ModelRailwaysAndDioramas]

Fantastic restoration! It's incredible to see the transformation of the Märklin R-910, especially knowing it was abandoned and seized when you found it. The effort you put into restoring each part, from unblocking the engine to fixing the counterweights, really shows your dedication and skill. The use of old labels to bring it back to its original glory is a great touch. Loved watching it come back to life at the end of the video. Your channel is doing amazing work in preserving these historical pieces. Can't wait to see what you restore next!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much ! More train video soon ;)

[@dougobrien4877]

What amazes me the most is how you can remember how each tiny part fits back together. Your work is marvelous.

[@Aniichan292]

I felt happy seeing the train 🚂 work🚂🚂🚂🚞🚞🚈🚉🚊🚅🚄

[@goclunker]

Marklin has always been and will be top notch

[@ratroddiesels1981]

those who fix abandoned broken toy trains are truly saints of the toy world and are very special people in my opinion . thank you for sharing and for bringing these neglected toys back to life. ; ]

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

This (yet another) beautiful restoration....the additional treat is the home-made wheel puller!

[@SaltyVan]

I watch the video. I love the video Ya know what I do? I frickin watch it again

[@TheFabrik]

Haha 😁 Many thanks !!! 😃👍🏻

[@edwardhugus2772]

You, sir, did some wonderful work; and brought a beautiful engine back to life. They REALLY new how to build toys back then. I wish I would have saved some of mine from the 50's. They were handed down through the generations and your grandchildren played with toys that used to be yours. They don't last like that anymore. Great job!

[@TheFabrik]

Many thanks Edward, my two kids are playing with these restored toys and it’s my best gift 😃👍🏻

[@moestrei]

Did I see a centrifugal governer to maintain the speed? Amazing work AND video.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !!! 😃🙏 Well yes it looks like a centrifugal governer... I have no idea actually 🤷‍♂️. Thanks again !! 😌🙌

[@Calvinwiresner]

Die Zug-Mechaniker had a tough job in their hands, but they succeed again with the right tool in their Werkstatt. Thanks to the camera man for taking us along this journey of restoration.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !!! 👍🏻🙌🙏😃

[@miketintinsmith9775]

I have recently inherited a collection of No. 1 gauge Bassett Lowke Engines and rolling stock in a similar condition. I will endeavour to match your skills! Many thanks for the tips.

[@TheFabrik]

Basset Lowke ? I don’t know that brand.. I’ll’check !! Thanks 😌

[@nancymills1884]

Trains are truly magical, and watching this being restored is equally magical.

[@kieranmcelhill1899]

I remember as a child having a red one of these. I have many Happy memories watching this video.

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot ! Glad you enjoyed 😌🙌

[@stevejohnson1685]

I've got a photograph of my grandfather, an engineer on the Chicago and Northwestern railway, with a huge oilcan, standing beside a huge locomotive in the late 1940's. 0:40 immediately brought that photo to mind 🙂

[@grimmeffectsart9162]

Wow just wow amazing I like how the workers were dancing

[@TheFabrik]

🕺🏻 Thanks a lot ! 😃🙌

[@青-f7g]

Wonderful! Your skill is godly. I'm resentful that I don't have that skill.

[@amilcarmoncada1801]

Excelente restauracion realizada a esta Locomotora Märklin de antes de la guerra, respetos y saludos desde Venezuela. 💯🤜🔥🤛👍🙏💯💯💯

[@Calvinwiresner]

How is Vzla these days? Writing from Caracas?

[@amilcarmoncada1801]

@@Calvinwiresner Well with its ups and downs, I do not write from the interior of the country, friend guarico state.

[@Calvinwiresner]

@@amilcarmoncada1801 Sorry, I don't understand. Dices que no escribes del "interior" (Provinz (DE)or countryside (EN)/ Landschaft (DE)), pero del estado Guárico. No es San Juan de Los Morros? De igual modos, un abrazo.

[@amilcarmoncada1801]

@@Calvinwiresner si de la ciudad de san juan de los morros, estado guarico, un estado del interior de venezuela.

[@Restomaniac]

Fantastic mate! 😊🤗

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! 😜

[@cadetkohr5508]

Man, I can't get enough of watching these restorations!

[@TheFabrik]

Oh thank you 🙌 !! From now on I will try to upload vids more often 👍🏻

[@samuelbenge524]

Most people would have just thrown this in the trash. You really are something. I wish I could afford all these materials

[@billiehydrick6417]

The trains are my favorite, thanks for sharing my friend amazing work great talent 👏👍🙌😀👌❤

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much !! 🙌👍🏻🙏

[@rlk67]

My first viedo from you which I watch .... Stunning result ! this restauration is awesome . 😎

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot for watching and also commenting !! 😀🙏👍🏻🙌

[@rlk67]

@@TheFabrik As a real Märklin fan I couldn't leave here without a comment. At home a F800, RM800 and an CM800 are waiting to be taken care of 😁

[@TheFabrik]

@@rlk67 oh wow pretty nice locos !! 😃🙌

[@dirtyhairy8884]

My friend, you're a Magician, that was a magical restoration! Simply amazing skills!🚂👍👍👊👏👏👏

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot !!! 😃🙏

[@supersakthi1]

Hey it’s from marklin. I love that brand. Awesome job!!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you very much 🙌

[@supersakthi1]

@@TheFabrik welcome 🙏

[@daniellclary]

Its kinda crazy that despite how badly rusted they are, their still good metal inside.

[@beverlybowman813]

That baby is slick. Nice work

[@wolfzillaproductions4563]

At the start the engine looked like it would never see itself under its own power again, but now it looks and runs like it was built yesterday. Well done

[@ВалерийКозловский-ю5у]

I`m like trains, but it work but this work evokes a feeling of admiration

[@mikeure1528]

imagine having so many tools you have a wheel puller for a toy train.

[@Добрыйпарень-ч1в]

the coolest restoration master, your videos are a pleasure to watch)

[@tinplatedave]

Absolutely astounding job on an extremely complex toy. Your techniques and skills are out of this world.

[@TheFabrik]

Oh thank you very much !!! 😌🙏

[@tjkoker]

Because I have watched all of your videos at least 3 times each, I decided to see what other toy restorers have to offer. Many copy your style of shooting to a "T", but none come close to your craftsmanship. Great job once again. Cheers.

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you so much 😌🙌

[@Mason58654]

Magnificent! Your immaculate restoration job can’t be done on too many model trains! 😉 As someone who has Märklin, this older engine is a treat to see revived!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot !! 😃🙌

[@jackiestewart3651]

This guys workmanship is second to none..

[@Иван-к7ю9ж]

The locomotive looks powerful! 😎

[@TheFabrik]

It is !! Thanks a lot for watching 👍🏻🙌🙏

[@dannyholmes9775]

I can easily say wooooow ! What a job that was went as far as taking the train apart by piece . And restored back to its natural beauty . Great job !

[@dannyholmes9775]

He even had a sand blasting machine which did a great job on smaller parts. Must of been an engineer of a sort .

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot Danny 😌👍🏻

[@gallucinogenia]

Огромный труд, большое спасибо автору!

[@TheFabrik]

Большое спасибо, мой друг !

[@Shadowgaming-vi-4220]

Yay you restored my favourite vehicle ❤❤❤❤❤

[@davidfinn3771]

Fantastic restoration , look's like new 👍

[@maximusmeridio1970]

Ottimo lavoro, bravo.👍😃

[@Bonzman]

Beautifully restored, I'm amazed how well it was made in the first place!

[@tomsmaerklintrainlayout6742]

You just do such nice work !! It’s a joy to watch a scrap heap become a brand new toy again…

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! Glad you appreciated it 😌🙏

[@TKS60163]

Glad to see your Fleet of locomotives is growing. One engine at a time! Who knows, maybe you can start your own model Railway to run your engines on.

[@TheFabrik]

I hope I’ll be able to start my own railway soon. Thanks a lot for watching !! 👍🏻

[@xytheraInTheStoVewyField]

You are the god of restoration.

[@pedronunez4507]

Me maravilla el resultado. Extraordinario todo. Saludos desde España.

[@TheFabrik]

Hola Pedro y muchas gracias !!! 🇪🇸🙏

[@Ever_2008_ARG]

Honestly, for being the bad guys at the time the germans sure designed some beautiful locomotives

[@meijiplayer3377]

Wow so cool also do you think you can make another channel about restoring model locomotives? I really love these kind of videos!

[@TheFabrik]

Thanks a lot for watching and commenting !!! I’m out of stock I need to catch some trains...🧐 Next vid will be something else 😌

[@keithnaylor1981]

Incredible. You gave it a heart transplant and it lives again! What satisfaction you must feel!

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !!!

[@grotekleum]

Great restoration, thanks for sharing. “Look, I am making everything new!” Revelation 21:5.

[@markgrunzweig6377]

Wunderbar!!!! I do only use German Hohner 1896 marine band diatonics; there is just no substitute for that sound!!!! Like the classic Black Forest Cukoo Clock, with the mechanical hanging weights

[@TheFabrik]

Danke !! 🙌

[@clurkroberts2650]

Amazing work. That engine looks incredible.

[@michaelchristopher4931]

Wow! That is really awesome. Nice job. You are very talented. 👍

[@TheFabrik]

Thank you !! I’m glad you enjoyed 🙏

[@CounterCraftYT]

Can you make a video in which you show us all the locos you have restored so far (maby even with some wagons)?

[@TheFabrik]

Yes I will show more on the next train video ! Thank you !😌🙏

[@patounet331]

Un boulot de dingue pour pouvoir faire joujou avec son petit train ! Bravo l'artissssse ! ^^

[@TheFabrik]

Merci !! 😃🙏🙌👍🏻