SCALE MODEL TRAIN UNBOXING NIGHTMARE!!!

Almost all unboxing videos of American Flyer, Lionel, and other well-known brands of model trains are feel-good stories of the unveiling of rare or desirable trains with happy endings. In this video I will show what happens when your dreams of a desirable train turn into a nightmare!

[@tubsforever9435]

“If Berlin May, 1945 after the Soviet Onslaught is the look you want for your layout” This was the best video yet! Keep it up!!

[@StatusGlobalAutodidact]

Thanks for the comment! Hmm, how do I model the the bunker ...

[@Learn-more610]

How bizarre. Your turntable was doomed before you got it out of the box!

[@StatusFaction]

The condition was quite unexpected! Thanks for your comment!

[@richardnelson-ux1zz]

I would just cut the box open and forget about the box you don't need the box

[@StatusGlobalAutodidact]

Thanks for the comment! I'm glad I didn't because I would not be able to send it back. Moreover, if I decided to keep it, I'd want a secure box to store it in since I do not have a TT layout yet.

[@JuhanaSiren]

I would send that back and ask for either a refund or a better unit. Shame about the quality. Roco and Fleischmann (Austrian and German companies, respectively, merged together some time back) used to make decent products.

[@StatusGlobalAutodidact]

I did ROCO and Fleischmann merged! I was absolutely shocked and very disappointed when I saw the condition of the turntable. In a follow-up video I'll describe how I found out what the source of all the flaws was and it had to do with a manufacturing error/neglect. Thanks for the comment!

[@JuhanaSiren]

@@StatusGlobalAutodidact The design looks like it's based on the Fleischmann H0 and N turntable drawings - it's an old (40+ years), but nice design.

[@StatusFaction]

I read that that Fleischmann made a TT turntable but I never found one. So, I wonder if the ROCO is a Fleischmann model or based on it. Thanks for your reply!

[@richardnelson-ux1zz]

To be honest I wouldn't have a turn table don't like them or find any use for a turn table

[@StatusGlobalAutodidact]

If I just ran diesels, I'd agree with you; however, I just run steam and a turntable seems essential to me, especially in adding operational interest. Thanks again for the comment!