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@RonsClassicRVs

[@edtoomuchfun957]

Shout out to Nicks Trains here in Raleigh!! Nice Send in!

[@classicmodeltrains]

:-)

[@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards]

Reference material is great to have, and thanks for the donations tour!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for watching John

[@gacj2010]

Prayers going out to your back...these work

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you

[@colbymitchell1137]

Love the new back lighting.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks

[@user-tr3py5nz2j]

Wow, Ron, I’m astounded by the generosity of the viewers of your channel! You are so very lucky they send you such amazing treasures to keep your fingers busy. You have an amazing collection that just keeps growing. I am so sorry that you hurt your back and I certainly can sympathize with you as I have a bad back as well and the doctors can’t help me. I sincerely hope you recovery soon and do not suffer a permanent injury. Best wishes to you.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks :-)

[@johnschutt9187]

Man. I'm sorry about your back. I hope that you heal completely and quickly.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks John

[@alaskarailroad3996]

Ron, you are a joy to watch. I'm a HO scale modeler. I loved trains since I was a youngster. Keep up with the great videos.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks, will do!

[@BradWB]

This was very creative of you, Ron. To dedicate a whole video to your donors speaks volumes about your character. I hope your injury heals soon...

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Brad. You know how this aging thing goes for us. Its all downhill from here

[@rinnmhor]

Hi Ron, your pronunciation is almost bang on. Thanks for the shout out. Superb content as always! Looking forward to many more repair vids, keep up the stellar work.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I'm glad you caught this episode and I said your town name correctly!!

[@MrMagicFingers1]

Gratitude moves mountains. Thanks for thanking others. This is great to see! - Tim

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@garykellerup3470]

Dang Ron. Sorry to hear you got injured. Cool stuff. Lots of future projects. Take it easy and get well soon.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Gary

[@jebbohanan2626]

Good Video! Hope your back gets better quickly!! That’s got to be putting a pinch in the pocket book.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Jeb. Yes I need to get back to fixing RV's

[@regisbraga3833]

Lovely video Ron. I’m sure the donators are very happy with your recognition. Hope your back heals soon. Take care of you my friend!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Regis!

[@MozanaRN]

Hope your back gets healed soon enough. Thank you for all of your presentations. No more heavy lifting! You have model trains to restore.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks. I just have so many big projects I want to complete before I get to old. Seems I might already be there :-)

[@zaboha]

Praying for a quick recovery. Love all the info you share with us!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much

[@Mike-ul3gw]

Excellent video! Extremely creative! Take good care of your back and heal quickly----- you have the best KZbin channel that depicts the true essence of collecting and maintaining toy and model train treasures. Best regards, Mike G.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much Mike! Very nice of you :-)

[@TheRobertSterling]

Hi Ron, good to see you. Sorry about your back, get better soon, my friend. Thanks for sharing all the donations, and thanks to all the donators for the great stuff. Looking forward to seeing the videos coming from these. That Yankee flyer is going to be awesome to see restored, WOW. Get some rest when you can, heal up. Until next time, go 33%ers. Cheers 🍻

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you kindly Robert.

[@johnbanicki7232]

Sorry to hear about your back.. Take care of yourself. Good to see all of the very nice donations you have received. Thanks for sharing.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks John

[@clifnunnery4691]

Hope you get to feeling better soon, Great show

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Clif

[@DarrellNorton-gq2ic]

Great vid as always Ron. Hope your back heals up soon ✌️

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Darrell

[@Zebrails]

First "LIKE" and comment... You got great stuff and know how to make it all look good and run well (tentatively better.) John

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks John! :-)

[@pathvalleyrailroad9277]

I mentioned to Nick the last time I was in his shop in Raleigh that he had gotten a shout-out on your show. He faintly remembered sending the book and was glad for the mention. He hs a great shop and I always find something in there that I didn't know I just had to have.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Wish I had a good train shop around me

[@darrenrawlinson6344]

I, like you, am drawn to the basket cases and flood victims! Just shows the quality of materials they used that they mostly come around, without using any, precious, spare parts! Plenty of projects there. Good luck!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup! the worse it is the more I want it

[@keepamericayisraelgreat5708]

What's really cool about you Ron is, that a lot of us are getting too old and it's great you keep up on the Train Hobby information to keep the Hobby growing. for the younglings.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I'm trying to do my part ;-)

[@davidkaralus7464]

Hoping your injury heals fast!! You have many many fans out there!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks so much David

[@paulatherton985]

Ron great video! You have some very generous donors! Sorry about your back, hope you get back on your feet soon!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Paul

[@jamesfitch6431]

Sorry to hear about your back. Hope you heal fast. Great video! Always nice to see the generosity of the model railroad community. Hope you feel better soon.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you very much!

[@joshuacampbell9990]

Looks like you have plenty of things to keep you busy during those cold winter months!! That absolutely sucks about your back man. At 42 I’m still stubbornly learning I no longer heal like I did when I was 20. Wrecked a 4-wheeler and cracked a rib, forgot how much that sucks lol! Hope for a speedy recovery man!!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Them crack ribs suck as well. Long time to get better with those as well. I do miss my 20's and 30's...except my wallet is a lot healthier now :-)

[@silvertrain7945]

I understand the back pain stuff. We are not as young as we used to be. That was a great video you put out. It shows how much you appreciate the donations and how many good people are out there in the world.

[@classicmodeltrains]

yes this aging thing is completely over rated!

[@EricSmith-ve7qi]

As Always Great Video Sir! Lots of Jems can't wait to see your magic touch on them! Sorry to hear about your accident hope you feel better soon! B Safe......

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you Eric

[@dah2nd]

Nice Video as always. And Thank you Jeffery out of McMechen WV. as it's nice to have one that holds a soldering iron instead of rolling around on ones pants leg.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks 👍

[@gabeaguilar9786]

Hats off to all the donators. Great video again. Take care and try not to pickup AC units or unload heavy equipment off trucks. My back is hurting just watching you.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Gabe

[@FrancisOConnor-ch1us]

Awesome video!! I really appreciate what you do. Get better soon. Getting older is not for the faint- of- heart.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks! and I'm beginning to see that :-)

[@ivovanzon164]

8:15 the SVT 137 is a high speed railcar from the 1930's. These were used on the first high speed rail network in Germany. Usual operating speed was 100 mph

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you for that good information

[@amyreynolds3619]

Love the old blue boxes

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup!

[@brentpodoll5848]

Great haul. All great treasures hope you get well soon and give that new puppy a scratch behind the ears 4 me

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you, I will

[@JerseyBill-x9r]

Well Ron, I have to say I did not expect to get any recognition for those three locomotives. They were a form of payment for the entertainment you provide with that Will Rogers type personality. Great video, (William Hughes) Jersey Bill

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks so much for supporting the channel like that Jersey Bill!!

[@williamsantangelo]

Thank You Ron, sorry you've gotten hurt

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks William

[@n4pwx]

Good video Ron. I really hate that you hurt your back. Hurry up and get well soon. 😎

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Dennis

[@elleryparsons2433]

Model Railroading when Wanting Something You are Gonna Get what Your Looking for One Way Or Another.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yup!

[@TomzTrainzandAccessories]

This was an outstanding video!! What a true gentleman you are Ron. You took the time to make a video thanking everyone for their donations to your channel over the past year. That first rate my friend, total Class!! I do hope you get some rest and take it easy. Back injuries aren’t fun, and they do take some time to heal up. And yes you are correct about age. I’m 61 years old myself, and I have to tell myself every so often that I’m not in my 20’s anymore. Paying the price by doing too many strenuous things hurts too much later on. LOL Tom

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Tom. Yes this aging thing is a real downer. I need to hire a youngster to do the stuff I used to could :-)

[@michaelcamberdella]

Great stuff, Ron...thanks! That Lionel catalog near the beginning appears to be an "Advance" catalog, sent to all dealers, stores, etc. They were primarily 'sans color', and considered more collectable (as there were a lot less printed...and saved!). Feel better, take care of your back!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for the info!

[@YourMom777-x3x]

Thanks Ron, I watched it on Friday night at 7:27 pm west coast time! Gee; you definitely have your winter hobby work set before you.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Lots of things to keep me busy for sure

[@raynagy7660]

Ron my bucket list is to meet you in person one day but you are so far away but love the show 😊

[@classicmodeltrains]

Very nice of you to say that Ray!

[@MattKonsol]

I tell you the 2056 is gonna be a fun restoration project for someday hopefully 🤞! Very cool vid btw and thanks for sharing!

[@classicmodeltrains]

I'm looking forward to the 2056 repair for sure

[@fernandlaurent4193]

HI Ron like your videos keep it up.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

As a kid in the seventies I like reading the magazines of the 1960s especially the atlas track planning books that were for sale for $2 back then. I love reading old model railroaders and trains magazine as well as railroad model Craftsman from this era as well

[@classicmodeltrains]

I agree with you there Frank

[@stevenhaneklaus8087]

Love watching your videos, I've been adding to my collection. I have 14 steam engines, one of which is a challenger by River Rossi and I'm close to 140 locos now, all in Ho gauge. Here in a couple of days I should have them posted

[@classicmodeltrains]

Very cool!

[@stevenhaneklaus8087]

Yes it is, can't wait till the next train shows here, Sioux falls S.D. and Sioux City Iowa

[@TwoRailfans]

A lot of cool stuff there. 😮

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks

[@jimsteele4017]

Dear Ron: I've never been a serious railroad modeler but I still really enjoy your videos, I have been watching your channel for a couple months now, always a hundred-percenter. In a troubled world, your videos make it seem like things are gonna be OK! (@ 13:46) Christmas 1972, I was nine years old, and Santa Claus left a Tyco Twin Freight set under my Christmas tree! My set was just a little different, as it probably was the '72 or '73 vintage. My boxcar was El Capitan, and my flat car had two vehicles on it, I remember Corvettes but who knows, they're long since lost to time. The rest of the set is packed away in a box somewhere in my house, along with a Tyco Burlington diesel. I kinda wanna dig it out now!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Jim, Thanks for supporting my channel. I hope the Modeling "bug" sets in again for you. It can be quite enjoyable!!

[@carldebellis7310]

Hope you feel better. Back injuries really stink.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I'm getting there and yes back injuries suck!!!

[@vferrante6436]

I just sold my Flying Yankee streamliner set with whistle recently,almost the same condition as yours. From here the diecast apron does not seem to have chips and windows are intact .Cleaned up and lit,it is a beauty..very cool

[@classicmodeltrains]

I'm looking forward to restoring that one for sure

[@LifeOfRiley2166]

The Skokie Car from Walthers is Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee interurban car. They ran from Milwaukee to Chicago. They ran grade level until they came into Chicago and ran on the elevated line over the Loop. Beautiful prototype and beautiful model.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for the information!

[@LifeOfRiley2166]

@@classicmodeltrains no problem!

[@DavidJeggo]

Great video Ron…sorry about your back…you need Dumpster to help you out…😊…cheers from 🇨🇦

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks 👍

[@Militiaman71]

I'm 53 years of physical labor has wore my back out. Couple years ago was diagnosed with arthritis in my back. That's when I got back into HO trains but now as an adult with more skills and money not that I make that much. Can't wait to see the video you make on the vintage Flying Yankee. Looks like my HO scale Con Cor California Zephyr.

[@classicmodeltrains]

It is nice to be an adult and get all the stuff we wanted as kids

[@stevenhaneklaus8087]

Should do a model train repair convention some time. Get you, SMT main line, Sam's trains, Darth Santa Fe together and a few others that do videos like this and do a model train show/ repair convention

[@classicmodeltrains]

Could be an interesting time :-)

[@azmike1]

I like horn couplers. They work and they endure.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I agree

[@rickdee67]

No mention of the 33%ers 🤷🏻‍♂️🤪🤪 we’re the same age . Get well soon brother. My camper AC works ok when plugged into an RV post at 30A but not off my generator so i put a window AC in for $125 and it pumps it full of cold air in 101°! I can only imagine how much stuff you have . Take care

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Rick. Sounds like your Genny needs a tune up and adjustment

[@Dakota-c6n]

I have a tyco train set that was given to me that is a Pacific in rough shape but I believe it still works but all I'm missing are the curves

[@classicmodeltrains]

Right on!

[@jaystuckey4920]

Nice hauls, that road crossing is a Marx. Lots of American Flyer dear to my heart but a pain in the butt to fix. Shipping methods: the old Box and stuff inside of a box and stuff is a guarantee of survival incase the boys in the USPS Fedx or UPS distribution Center want to play football with the packages. "Louey Go long".. can end in "Crash".

[@classicmodeltrains]

The brown colored one? OOPs.... :-)

[@w.rustylane5650]

I model from just after the Civil War to 1963, when the Central of Georgia was sold to Southern. It seems that in order to find rolling stock for my era, I have to build them usually from Tichy Train Group. So far I've built a nice 40 foot flatcar and 2 ore cars. They date from 1900 to 1918. I've also got a wood side gondola (a 40 foot flat car with wooden sides) to begin tomorrow. I still have to paint the ore cars. So far they look fantabulous with great detail. I'm still looking for an Athearn Amtrak F-7 shell. Cheers from eastern TN

[@classicmodeltrains]

yes them before 1900's rolling stock is a bit tough to locate

[@MygrandpasTrain]

A lot of drool worthy items today! Fun video again, thanks! Looking forward to more restoration videos

[@classicmodeltrains]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@elsdp-4560]

Thank you for sharing. Hello Leavittsburg, Ohio, my hometown. Hello Vic.👍

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for watching!

[@lonniemcmillan3211]

I hope you feel better soon! I'm looking forward to seeing the flying Yankee! It looks like a lot of fun to get it flying again!

[@classicmodeltrains]

I hope so too!

[@brycetonbennett9346]

I'm glad you are happy with the donation! I'm looking forward to a restoration video! I found the trains at an antique store going out of business. I am glad they are in a good home now! I'm sorry to hear that you hurt your back. Get well soon!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Bryceton! Glad you caught this episode. Thanks for some history on them!!

[@majortomtogc]

Heal soon. Back injuries are the worst!

[@classicmodeltrains]

Yes they are

[@WWIIREBEL]

The Gandy Dancer (hand car) is made by Bachmann. I have a few and they are funny little critters. The wood/metal walthers (fun to build) kits are great. I have a slew of them waiting to be built. I find the kits kind of quirky in that they have card stock interior walls with illustrated details.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks for the info on the pump car. Yes them old kits, seems a lot of fellers have a bunch waiting to be built ;-)

[@WWIIREBEL]

@@classicmodeltrains I was doing some test fitting w/ different adhesives and found that aside from using "walther's goo" for assembly, E-6000 cement also works great on these kits.

[@TimsBitsnPieces]

Another great video Ron, I love these and especially the first thing on a Saturday morning with my coffee and toast.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks Tim!!

[@azmike1]

Gotta have metal wheels on everything!

[@classicmodeltrains]

I like the click sound they make on the joints

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Ron & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Ron & Friends Randy

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Randy!!

[@adventuresinmodelrailroading]

The red switcher is Minneapolis & St. Louis. Made by Lionel.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Cool, Thanks!

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

Ron, what a great bunch of fans you have!!! That stuff is cool! Sorry about you back, that suck and I know what you’re talking about. I was wrenching for 38 years, working mostly on heavy equipment. Ya know why they call it HEAVY EQUIPMENT? When a 2500 lb tree spade crushes you, pins you between it and the machine it was mounted to and ya end up getter 28 surgeries on your back and leg, it HURTS!!! If I could donate some Norco and Morphine to you, I would but with my luck I’d get busted for trafficking 😂😂😂 Maybe one day I’ll take a ride out west 😉 Ron

[@classicmodeltrains]

Great fans out there! I played heavy equipment mechanic for many years as well. Sounds like you had a doozy of an accident. Sorry to hear.

[@paulburns3788]

Hello Ron I'm sorry that you hurt your back.....also I'm thinking about selling my trains about $2,500 I live in Bensalem Pennsylvania

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello Paul. Sorry to hear you are wanting to sell your collection.

[@NotGavin]

Lots of great stuff Ron! Always looking forward to the next video. Much love from Haverhill, Mass-achoo-zits 🤟

[@classicmodeltrains]

Much appreciated!

[@Railfan-uf9mw]

Hello classic model trains hope you get well soon

[@classicmodeltrains]

Hello, Healing up once again....slowly

[@thomasmoroney4993]

This is like watching the land of misfit toys from Rudolph the red nose raindeer….lol….pretty cool though!….

[@classicmodeltrains]

Too Funny!!

[@caboosech]

Great job on your video

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you East Coast Dave!

[@plunkervillerr1529]

SHOEEE....DOGGY! you be a popular feller.

[@classicmodeltrains]

:-)

[@andystrains4335]

You know I have been collecting model trains all my life and I am quite surprised how little money value any of it really has might as well just keep it

[@classicmodeltrains]

Some have value, most really dont.

[@mikerotch4597]

Timmy rules

[@classicmodeltrains]

TIMMM-MAY!!

[@Benthetrainkid]

The Mehano UP GP18 was actually a Bachmann produced under license

[@classicmodeltrains]

Oh? this one says made in Yugoslavia on the bottom.

[@dannyjones3840]

Sorry about your back brother. You said you gave your youth to the man- you a vet?

[@classicmodeltrains]

Did some time with Uncles outfit but seen no action. The "man" is any boss or company I worked for before I decided to only work for myself

[@sidetraxx779]

Hey Ron, Looking at your shelves of locomotives, is that a NMRA Headquarters 4-6-2 Pacific locomotive on the lower left? Are you going to do a video on that one?

[@classicmodeltrains]

Its a Tyco Chessie systems Pacific

[@sidetraxx779]

@@classicmodeltrains It looks blue-ish grey, I didn't know Chessie had blue locos.

[@classicmodeltrains]

@@sidetraxx779 all the locos on the viewers left side of the shelf at the bottom are tyco pacifics. The blue one is a B&O “Royal Blue”

[@sidetraxx779]

@@classicmodeltrains nice! Thanks.

[@MosriteCharlie]

nice music Ron. Who is the artist?

[@classicmodeltrains]

I dont know. I get the tunes from a subscription service called epidemic sound. When I find a tune I dig I download for each video but I never pay attention to the artist.

[@ronaldjoyce7374]

NP, maybe one day we can talk about our battle scars, both in civilian life and military too, LOL

[@classicmodeltrains]

:-)

[@rickmoustier1723]

Hi Ron I have a Rivarossi E8 that my Grandfather gave Christmas 77. I took it apart, cleaned and lubricated it. It runs fine by itself. When I hooked up the 3 passenger cars that came with it the wheels on the loco spin out and it barely moves the stalls out on the curve,22” radius. But it pushes the train in reverse with no problem. Any suggestions? I hope your back feels better soon. We dudes in the 50+ club have to be careful.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Traction tires? how about the thrust washers in the gear towers on the worm gear shaft? Just couple idea's. Yes this over 50 club needs better defined rules on what not to lift anymore :-)

[@rickmoustier1723]

@@classicmodeltrains It turns out a gear was slipping.

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

Hey .... Don't drink that Trooper Beer!!!! ..... The Iron Maiden beer is not available in the USA!!!!

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

I got ahold of a six pack of those and drank them not realizing how rare they are in the states .... SMH!!!! 🙄

[@classicmodeltrains]

Tour water.

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

@@classicmodeltrains I went to the brewery wedsite and tried to order some from England .... It literally says on the page ... Will Not Send To The United States

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

Would you believe (Sounds like the TV show Get Smart). I've found more, yes, more stuff for ya. I do want to say I'm sorry I didn't drop by this year, but that ten-hour detour last year didn't quite go well with the little Lady. (wink, wink) Maybe next time.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Montana is a big state. No worries. I'm just glad I got to meet you in person a few years ago. :-)

[@lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561]

@@classicmodeltrains Wait, a few years ago? Has it been that Long?? Just asked the Mrs. She said it was last summer.

[@RoccoSabala]

Ah, yes. Doctors just love middle-aged men with ladders. Seriously, though be very careful with that back from here on out. Great video, though.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Very true! Thanks for watching

[@cec_oregon]

Can i send you something to fix and how would i pay for it?

[@classicmodeltrains]

I usually dont do for hire repairs. The ones I have done I got paid by another donation loco they included along with the repair loco. reach out to me via email. [e-mail]

[@colestrains1]

How do I send train stuff to you?

[@classicmodeltrains]

My address is in the description of all my video's

[@azmike1]

Too bad Bachmann drives are so cheap and unreliable. Bachman looks good. But never runs.

[@classicmodeltrains]

I agree

[@jamesblack449]

The hand car is a Bachmann I have a set.

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thanks James

[@jamesblack449]

@@classicmodeltrains Your welcome anytime.

[@hopstrr]

Get better quick Ron. 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃

[@classicmodeltrains]

Thank you