The 2343 Santa Fe F3 ABA set: Postwar Service Series: Part 1

Servicing the Postwar Lionel 2343 Santa Fe F3 ABA Set!
A gorgeous and classic example of Lionel in its prime.
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[@joegennari395]

Thanks for sharing! Strong work and talent !!!

[@dagryffynhobby]

Thank you very much!

[@plunkervillerr1529]

Marx guy here, all those parts and none left over. A job well done.

[@dagryffynhobby]

I always consider it a win when there are no left over parts!

[@franktino6676]

And...no smoke ...😊

[@railchief74]

This has to be the nicest looking 2343 that I’ve ever laid my eyes on. I hope the restoration works out well Dave!🚂

[@dagryffynhobby]

It does look wonderful, even with its imperfections.

[@tomrogers5516]

A good looking 2343 Lionel loco, Dave. I like the way you so careful when you repairs on these old models. So detailed and informative. I look forward to part 2.

[@dagryffynhobby]

Thanks Tom. It’s a nice set, should run great when I’m done. Part 2 soon!

[@chicagolandrailroader]

These are very fun to work on. When mine needs service, i look forward to working on it. This set is pretty nice. Can't wait for part 2!

[@dagryffynhobby]

They are nice to work on. Hopefully I can get to the powered u it very soon

[@artiefufkin1705]

Can't wait for part 2.

[@dagryffynhobby]

Me neither! Hopefully soon…

[@northpennvalleysteamrailroad]

Great video Dave! Love the Santa Fe’s!

[@dagryffynhobby]

Thanks!

[@royroberts5333]

Thanks for another refurbish video on the Santa Fe ABA set. Great camera work and narration. Always fun to watch. Listening to the growl of the Lionel diesels is always a thrill.

[@dagryffynhobby]

Thank you! Yeah the growl is better than a modern sound system in my opinion!

[@williamsantangelo]

Thank You 😊 Dave! Maybe I'll see you Sunday at Hamberg train show! OK be well!

[@dagryffynhobby]

Thanks! Didn’t make it out to Hamburg unfortunately, too much going on over the weekend.

[@davidstevens9002]

Great looking set. Thanks for showing this.

[@dagryffynhobby]

Thanks for watching!

[@metalheadrailfan]

I'm lucky I got a 2353 ABA from my grandpa when I was 10. Still runs like a champ. The only major work that's been done to that was having the from motor replaced because the gears were worn down to nothing.

[@dagryffynhobby]

That is fantastic! My uncle had a set when I was a kid, I drooled over that set. He passed away years ago, the set is somewhere in the family, I hope it makes its way to me one day.

[@chiconian49]

Great upload Dave. I suppose you know that the 2023 are the most desirable postwar, Lionel, Santa Fe F-3's ever made.

[@dagryffynhobby]

And for good reason. Nice details. Strong pullers. Magnetraction. They are classics!

[@TheCreativeMind]

Someone took very good care of this set, looks great for its age. We know you will give it top service and it'll run like new. Inox MX3 is great stuff to have. I use it on all final assemblies and had a positive experience with the product. Can't wait for part 2.

[@dagryffynhobby]

The gentleman who owned it took great care of all his trains. It does seem like someone worked on it at some point, but all things considered, it’s a beauty!

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Great tutorial Dave! I'm sure I've said this to the rest of the audience before but it wouldn't hurt to say it again. O Gauge railroading can be an expensive hobby to get into but it doesn't have to be. On most of the brand-new O Gauge engine a lot of what you're paying for is the sophisticated electronics which if you're like me you'll never use. The old post-wars (like the engine in the video) and MPC Era Lionels are having lower and lower demand as the years go by and if they've got wear on them can be purchased very reasonably, and sometimes you can get really lucky like I did at the last York train show. I found a 1989 vintage Lionel Reading steam engine, essentially new in the box and paid ony $135 for it, a fraction of what the current production engines go for. So get out there and do some lookin', there's deals to be had and even more so if the engines and cars have some wear on them. And you know what? Even the real ones got a little rough looking once they'd been in service for a while!

[@joshuacampbell9990]

You hit the nail on the head for me about the modern features. Don’t get me wrong they are really nice and neat. But for me the sounds and unrealistic crew talk (anyone who has ever listened to a conversation on a CB knows exactly what I’m talking about) are features I would never use as for me that stuff gets really old really quick. But you do have to admit, modern can motors are nice and quiet running and don’t need much maintenance, the smoke units today are just spectacular, and it’s pretty cool to be able to run multiple locomotives on the same track without much worry. Although it’s the reliability that gets me with modern offerings, I don’t think many will be operating as they do now 50 years from now because the electronics don’t live like the mechanical postwar components. Plus like you mentioned, a little wear doesn’t hurt them at all. If you haven’t noticed I’m a big fan of the older trains over the new offerings although I can appreciate this new stuff.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

@@joshuacampbell9990 Right. I've got all the historically correct model I wanted, now I play with the old classics. In fact, prices on a lot of the old post-wars have dropped to the point where if you want to do a repaint and re-decal into something you want it's no sin, which is something I'm starting to do myself. As far as long-term reliability of the current production models I've got serious doubts about that myself, and I'm not alone. There ARE drop-in replacement boards available from outfits like Dallee Electronics that will restore conventional operation if nothing else. I've used them myself, the prices are reasonable and installation's fairly easy if you follow the directions.

[@dagryffynhobby]

I’ve been very happy with the “old” trains, all the electronics are neat, and I do enjoy playing with them when I have the opportunity, but when it comes to my own stuff, I just want it to work. There are many sets and engines, postwar, MPC, even LTI that work and look great yet won’t break the bank.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

@@dagryffynhobby There it is!

[@ronalddevine9587]

Dave, so great to see you doing repair videos again. Would love to see more of them. I'm glad you found bargains at York. You might want to consider prewar American Flyer 3/16, made by A.C.Gilbert. Runs on regular 0 gauge track and is very solidly made.

[@dagryffynhobby]

Thanks! I hope to have the patience and soundness of mind to continue fixing trains and making videos. I know I have a bunch of stuff to work on. It felt good to get back to servicing. I’ve been drawn to the old o gauge flyer stuff, definitely cool. I’d like to learn more about them before getting into it but maybe just buying an engine is the best way.

[@ronalddevine9587]

@@dagryffynhobby I would avoid Chicago Flyer mainly due to lack of parts. A.C.Gilbert made prewar isn't as easy as postwar, but some parts are interchangeable. It runs beautifully once cleaned and lubed.

[@momatmach1]

Good to,see a train tinkering video, even a reluctant one 😁 that is a nice set for its age, can you define what you think is collector quality?

[@dagryffynhobby]

Thanks👍 To me collector quality would be like new condition with boxes, minimal to no blemishes, very limited run time.

[@azslotracer]

Did you say that this set was going to be for sale? When is part 2 coming?

[@dagryffynhobby]

Eventually. For both. Lol. I hope to work on the powered unit soon.

[@robertprobst521]

Do you know how to remove the grab rails on a 2343. I would like to remove them to replace the decal. Thanks.

[@dagryffynhobby]

I don’t know. I haven’t tried. I imagine they are press fit maybe with a little glue. I’d say just go slow and be careful

[@qrtjester0]

Dave, did you mention you were going to sell this set?

[@dagryffynhobby]

Eventually, yes. When it’s all repaired and running well. I will post about it in my community page and possibly mention it in a video.

[@qrtjester0]

Cool I might be interested thank you!

[@christopherkuhlman3469]

I would love to own a postwar set of ABAs,has this set been sold?

[@dagryffynhobby]

I will be posting about it when it’s for sale.

[@scpvrr]

You’re not keeping it? HERETIC!! You’re not holding up your end as a Lionel train collector. SMH. 😂😂

[@dagryffynhobby]

Sacrilege. I know. Burn me at the stake! Lol