Getting Granny's HO Train Running for the First time in 60 Years!

[@ragan989]

Seeing your grandmother so happy watching the 2 Atlantics that haven’t run in 60 years bring joy to my heart. Cheers Harrison

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you!

[@YTViolatesourrightstofreedomof]

Same 😁

[@ksfisher1990]

Awesome, I have restored some of my grandfather's trains over the years. Unfortunately, he's no longer here to see them run after all these years. Very fortunate to share that with them.

[@wesless1111]

He's probably watching over you right now, very proud of you.

[@thedesigner00]

@@wesless1111I feel your pain I did something similar for mine he had a old Lionel 2-4-0 I got it fixed and tracked down the rest of the set he had dementia but seeing he face as he remembered for a minute I will always remember sadly he died 3 months later it’s been 4 years but I still remember his face RIP Owen Charles Lauer 1943-2020

[@SMTMainline]

@@wesless1111 I was gonna say the same.

[@Sudriantank743]

​@@thedesigner00 rip

[@natplayz1989]

He would be proud... 🥲

[@CobraChicken858]

My grandma passed in her sleep this morning from cancer (04/28) so to see your grandmother's reaction to this warms my heart. Cherish every minute you have with her.

[@coltfaze599]

I’m sorry 😢 my grandma has passed away aswell 4 years ago.

[@SMTMainline]

My condolences go out to you and your family

[@robby062]

I’m very sorry for your loss. Today was my grandfather’s birthday. He has been gone for many years, but he bought me my very first HO train set when I was a kid, which I just realized as I was reading this. I hope you have many great memories like I do.

[@CobraChicken858]

@robby062 thank you, and yes, I have many great memories with her. My birthday is tomorrow and the realisation that I'll never hear her wish me a Happy Birthday or a Merry Christmas again absolutely breaks my heart. I'm also worried about my grandfather now that his wife of 57 years is gone.

[@sodorshero6546]

I’m so sorry for your loss…

[@hyacinthlynch843]

You are a man among men, Harrison. You've made your grandmother really happy. Great job! ❤

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you so kindly!

[@IOSAShorts]

SMT Mainline, This is amazing! I can't stop smiling!

[@Turtle_13lol]

Why, why do you scam people (mostly kids)

[@MysterianX]

I can really relate to the feeling by seeing it run for the first time again. When I was 3 years old, my dad had bought a Liliput 102 05 for very cheap as it was not working. The motor wasn't functional, and at some point, my dad displaced it. But as I grew up and saw the loco on the display shelf, I always dreamt of seeing it run. It was my favourite as it was the only tender locomotive my dad had. At some point, it was packed away in a box for many, many years. I'm 27 now, and by chance, I found the motor in a totally random box. Took a look at it, and it turned out the issue was that the spring holding the brushes wasn't insulated properly. Fixed it, and then it ran totally fine. My dad dug up the locomotive from storage, and with some time and fiddling, we both finally got to see the loco run for the first time. It was a very exciting feeling indeed. It's now one of the smoothest runners we have.

[@SMTMainline]

That's a great story, it feels great to get anything running again.

[@scpvrr]

“You must have been emotional.” Yeah. Loved seeing your reaction when it ran. Thank you for sharing the time with your grandmother.

[@SMTMainline]

I was chuckling about that, she was spot on.

[@MMRails]

“I didn’t think it was possible” There’s about 120K people who disagree. We know you can fix anything, and we love watching you do it. You never cease to amaze my wife and I. Great video, loved the raw emotions, very well done.

[@SMTMainline]

I appreciate hearing that but nothing is guaranteed, especially when its this far gone. I'm just grateful it all worked out 🙂

[@markmantooth7693]

It was so precious to hearing your grandmother's voice, as she was admiring the successful results of your handiwork. It was also great to hear the excitement in your voice when you had the engine running for the first time in 60 years! Congratulations to you both!

[@SMTMainline]

All went very well with this project and I'm thankful for it.

[@davephillips4691]

What a wonderful relationship you have with your grandmother. Cherish it always!

[@johnclapperton5556]

Your Granny is just great and a train granny at that. You are very lucky.

[@carriecabrera7720]

He’s being so nice by fixing his grandmother’s train

[@infinity6450]

Everyone's pure elation when they ran was unbelievable. A stellar job on both fronts.

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you!

[@shimesu443]

"Look at her." That made me smile so wide. You could hear the warmth and affection in her voice for her old locomotive. Nice to know she still loves her. Good job, my friend.

[@dj33036]

You put a tear in an 76 year old's eye.

[@BBCKT]

I could hear the little girl in her come out in huge joy at seeing her childhood memories and trains riding the rails again.

[@Davidstrains2056]

Seeing the joy of Harrison when he managed to get the locomotive running is just a great feeling

[@SMTMainline]

Yeah!

[@johnlongssilverrailz5873]

Very heartwarming. I too will be 81 this May. Yes, I still remember my childhood trains and even run the Lionel 150 engine which came with orange passenger cars that my Dad received when he was 7 way back in 1921. My grandfather and grandmother would have sacrificed greatly to buy that set back then. Perhaps their spirit rides the silver rails with that set.

[@donaldcarletonjr.9047]

Your grandmother's happiness upon seeing her precious childhood trains being restored literally brought a tear to my eye, and I do mean literally!

[@roberthertelendi9055]

Your restoration of her trains and her reaction seeing it run was truly amazing. I got goosebumps seeing it. Thank you

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you very much!

[@Auly238]

Your grandmother said it right!!!! YOU ARE AMAZING! Happy Birthday Grandma ❤

[@SMTMainline]

I'll let her know.

[@retiredarmyoffley1777]

You are a wonderful person and you must love your grandmother very much. I wish my family carried for me half as much. GOD BLESS YOU.

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you so much!

[@chrisdurgala5548]

I have watched a lot of your videos and you restore a lot of older locomotives some of them personally I don’t think they should’ve even been bothered with but this one is definitely an amazing one. The fact that you did this for your 81 year-old grandmother made her extremely happy is an amazing job, I truly hope her and you can enjoy this locomotive tell your time on earth is done. God bless you and your family. 🇺🇸🦅

[@SMTMainline]

It was well worth it :)

[@Lil_Pennsy]

U can’t beat her happiness. Great job Harry🥰💯💯

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you!

[@ApproachDiverging013]

Great seeing you not only restore and get your grandma's steam engine back in service but letting her mark up and run it, that's just priceless. Job well done and great seeing the old steamer back in revenue service!

[@w.rustylane5650]

Serenity, we have a runner! Happy birthday to your granny. In 1959 I was 8 years old. Cheers from eastern TN

[@David-yo5re]

Hey Harrison, great restoration of that beautiful locomotive. Seeing the joy on your grandmother's face was wonderful.

[@Quince828]

Grandmother is right “you’re amazing”. Such a loving restoration. You’re definitely in grandmother’s will! lol. So special to see her joy in watching it run again and your obvious delight in the moment. I wish there was someway to keep this video for my grandchildren to watch when they unbox my old trains.

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you, I'm glad she's stuck around long enough to be able to see it. I wasn't sure if I would ever get it running again.

[@Quince828]

@@SMTMainline those English grannies are made of tougher stuff. Mine lived to 98 and survived many calamities.

[@Pedro-lf4gr]

You can never do enough for your grandmother, well done Harrison ❤

[@stephendollahan425]

The look of joy on your grandmother's face made the entire project worth the cost of the restoration. The fact that it runs so amazingly is just icing on the cake. Great job, great video.

[@SMTMainline]

I'm thrilled that it all worked out. It was tricky but well worth it.

[@roybal1975]

THAT WAS AWESOME SEEING YOUR GRANDMOTHERS FACE LIGHT UP LIKE THAT. THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD BUDDY😁

[@SMTMainline]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@reyesfrank2796]

Nice job, Harrison. You did an amazing job on that Locomotive.

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you!

[@richardvoran5514]

Your reaction was incredible, and the segment with your gran was absolutely the best! Thank you for sharing,and thanks to her for being willing to participate! A very special edition! ❤

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you so much!

[@chasogamo]

That was genuinely one of the coolest things I have seen a youtuber suprise a relative with. Ive seen the "I paid off my parent's debt" and the "I bought my sibling a car" but this definitely tops it. I have seen only a few of your videos before but after this, sir, you earned yourself a subscribe. You are a legend.

[@SMTMainline]

That means a lot, thank you!

[@yambo59]

What a great moment to be able not only get them going again but the fact parts are amazingly still available and finally to able to show them running again to your grandmother - priceless. Congrats-!

[@SMTMainline]

Thanks a bunch, her reaction was better than I could have hoped for.

[@jamesdenny4734]

A smoke unit will top it off (for me, that is). Your grandmother looks younger than I thought! ❤ enjoy

[@SMTMainline]

I don't think it was meant to have one from the factory.

[@daverosinski3663]

WTG, Harrison! Your Grandma just became a kid again.

[@JeffHanna-f3d]

Hearing her talk about them both as she watched them ride the rails it was hard not to get weepy. You could see she was transported back in time. Great work Harrison. Take care, Jeff.

[@SMTMainline]

At some point, some 65 years ago in Worthing England she might have been watching both these locomotives running at the same time too.

[@dalelawson28]

She looks so happy way to go ❤

[@JeffHanna-f3d]

Good evening Harrison, I have been watching your channel for several years and by far that was my favorite moment when it started. You could hear the extreme excitement in your voice! So cool! Take care, Jeff.

[@Loki-tc3fi]

You have out done yourself! Oma will love you for ever. 🙂

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you!

[@JackDangerous]

Absolutely fantastic, genuine happiness when she kissed that engine, best wishes to you and your grandma!

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you!

[@alanwbelcher]

Amazing work, Harrison. Your grandmother is blessed with a wonderful grandson who can do such difficult restoration. Thanks for sharing this touching story with us.

[@n4pwx]

Bless your heart for making your grandma so happy.

[@timpriddy349]

I think that is genuine heart that you did that for her..........a real blessing to take her memory to something she remembered long ago..........bravo Harrison.....clap clap clap

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you!

[@spencercorby4571]

This made me smile. Awesome job Harrison.

[@Ghostman82]

Happy birthday SMT’s grandma 👵 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@raynagy7660]

That was awesome to see your Grandma's face of joy and amazing.

[@raynagy7660]

Amazement

[@HunterHoward-jy4et]

Congrats fixing the locomotive love seeing it run and your grandmas joy seeing it.

[@updistant]

Wonderful reaction, well done that man!

[@MarshallsTrains]

That has been one of the most heartwarming videos I've ever seen, you and your grandma's reaction was so emotional and that just warmed my heart!

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you!

[@MarshallsTrains]

@SMTMainline I didn't think you'd actually respond! I was in your stream last night also, forgot to mention happy birthday to your grandma

[@tonny4175]

Unbelievable job Harrison your grandma was so happy

[@Traxproductionz]

Oh wow, thats the happiest ive seen Harrison in years! 😂 24:32

[@SMTMainline]

I didn't know if it was gonna work 😂

[@cjdavis2684]

Harrison I really think you should be given the nickname they gave Scotty in Star Trek A Miracle worker as it truly fits. Getting that engine to work had to be a highlight in your day. the excitement in your voice when it started right up and ran down the track clearly showed it. And it was Awesome seeing your Grandmother's reaction to seeing her childhood trains running again. Thank you for sharing that this morning you inspired me to get some work done on my projects today. As always Well Done.

[@SMTMainline]

Thanks, this was a tricky one but well worth it.

[@WesW3187]

Nothing is better than a happy Gran.

[@SleeperBBQ]

Good on you SMT, great job most of us can only wish we could have this opportunity Great Job Man

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you!

[@kingbro2]

Simply wonderful

[@keithdenner9441]

Awesome work! You can really be proud of that one!

[@SMTMainline]

Thanks a lot!

[@kevinjennerproductions2024]

Very impressive Harrison. The Rivarossi Atlantics are a league amongst their own. Im getting ready to finally finish my SP 4-4-2. I took inspiration from you. Put it off for years since i am more of a modeler than just a restoration guy anymore. But i'd like to see it finished after years of speculation and on and off repairs. I finally have everything i need after using RivaRestore. So my SP 4-4-2 will live again. Albeit im a few years too late to show my grandfather Thanks Harrison, see you on the Seashore Lines! -KJP

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you so much!

[@DaMrFoundational]

Your family must be very proud for what you already done for your grandmother! keep up the good work and use your talents with pride! very good work @SMT Mainline

[@DennisLora2001]

That's nice of you for helping your grandma 23:27

[@oskarvalance3041]

What an awesome video. The smile on her face says it all. Good job young man. From Texas

[@SMTMainline]

Thanks 👍

[@YourLocalRailfan]

This man is a wizard with trains

[@ThePCPitStopInc]

seeing your grandma being so happy to see her trains run put a smile to my face. Cheers to you Harry should be proud to be able to bring smiles to those with your trains. keep doing your passion

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you very much!

[@ZilyunRobins-yz4mc]

Oh this is so cool I enjoy this

[@doge_sevens]

this is an amazing video, i kind of wish my family had model trains though im the first in my line to get into them. seeing your reaction and your grandmothers reaction to it running again was very heartwarming!

[@Douglas-not-Dougie]

Granny's gonna win

[@glennvogt1194]

That is one happy grandma. Nice work

[@ZilyunRobins-yz4mc]

What a cool video

[@sachdevalamin3174]

How lovely! You have no idea how big of a gift you gave your grandmother. I don't know you, but I'm so proud of you; a gift of love, memories and respect. Wow. wow.

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you so much, it made the effort well worth it!

[@FanaticaExtremis]

'...and here we got tin plate, and zink pest. It's all good!' :D

[@SMTMainline]

A combine force greater than titanium.

[@TheRuralRailfanner]

Happy early birthday to your grandma!

[@F40M07]

Sweet video dude!!!

[@mercuryoak2]

Wow that's AWESOME MAN good job. It's sad how that they got mishandled by the airport.. it's great she saved them and amazing you got that one running.

[@F40M07]

Rivarestore is a gift from the gods

[@korixana]

“look at her” THIS WARMED MY HEART ❤❤😭

[@BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt]

What is it 🚂🚊🚞🚂

[@jefftomashunas7913]

Not going to lie I shed a tear this was so wonderful to watch!!

[@curtiscombee4242]

Great job it's good to see someone think of there Grandmother. You are a good influence on younger people.

[@melodiebarclay2915]

Wonderful! You have a wonderful grandmother. Hope you and your family are doing well. Maybe you could work on more of her old locomotives.

[@SMTMainline]

That's the plan, I just need to find more AC parts.

[@BBBranch]

You and your grandma are awesome, and model trains will always tie you together

[@olafjentzsch6759]

Harrison you got so much talent. It almost brought tears when I saw your grandma’s reaction to her train. That was really awesome. Those European trains are strong and will last for years. Thank you for this awesome video. Please keep them coming.🚂🚂

[@niallcasey2057]

Harrison . Congratulations on first of all for being a fantastic grandson and person . Your reaction when the locomotive ran on the track was brilliant. Great show 👍

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you very much!

[@donmiller316]

Congratulations Harrison! Never doubted you could do it. But that you would do it, specifically to share with gramma.. spectacular. Knocked it out of the park young man!

[@majortomtogc]

Awesome job! You are a good man. G-Ma looks great for 81!

[@alanwagstaff16]

I'm impressed mate . And the look on your grandmother's face was priceless. Fair play to you .

[@TapeCity]

watching her reaction brought a tear to my eye. You did a fantastic job on this.

[@BlackHeart37498]

Harrison Good Job Bro nothing better than seeing a person's Grandma Cry Tears of Joy she must've been very proud of you

[@faizalhathy8433]

Congrats to bringing joy to your beloved Grandma. Bless you for bringing that happiness and surprised look on her face. God Bless.

[@SMTMainline]

Thank you so much

[@ryans413]

Love seeing your grandma so passionate about model trains

[@ginaklein8964]

What a nice video to end my week!!! Loved when your steamer took off on it's test run......and the thrill your grandmother experienced seeing it run after all those years!!!!

[@pedalcarguy]

Wow, actual ball bearings in a HO model loco! First time ever I see that. They really built them to last, apart from the zink rot. Kudos for a job well done. Grandparents are such a treasure. Glad you could make your grandmother happy! Thank you for sharing and take care!

[@SMTMainline]

Rivarossi is the only manufacturer I've seen do this. The zinc rot isn't great but at the time it wasn't a well known issue so they might not have known they were making bad parts.

[@Mike__B]

Way to go my man. Nothing better than making granny smile.

[@Derek_McDurfee]

You did good, SMT Mainline. You made your grandmother proud! Keep up the fantastic work!

[@davidfrancescutti4249]

Everytime I watch one of your episodes I think of my grandfathers old N scale layout. Was his retirementy hobby but only got as far as laying the tracks, still needs finishing. My brother has claimed it ,I sure hope he finishes it one day. Went to a train show/swap meet in Nanaimo BC last week. To my surprise the whole familty wanted to go, guess watching your channel must be rubbing off. HIghlight in my opinion was a small pizza box layout, no bigger than 24" diameter N scale, it was just very well done.

[@SMTMainline]

Your brother wouldn't want to build up the layout with the whole family? Its easy to start something new but sometimes getting others involved can be a nice family project. Cheers, Harrison.

[@ATSF2926Productions]

The happiness in his voice when it runs on the track again heart warms me.

[@jsb13echo]

Good on ya Harrison! Your gram has her wonderful memories back, and a few new ones to add to them.

[@whitneyallison3717]

What a wonderful thing to do for your grandmother! Very nice!!

[@EdwardFriedmann]

What great video awesome job, hope that more of the older models will be shown new life. You are a real model Iron Horse Doctor.

[@ddyodaman5515]

Great job Harrison! You touched grandma. Priceless!