Box of Vintage Ho Switcher Locomotives from eBay
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- I was browsing eBay a couple weeks ago and stumbled across this lot of vintage ho scale switcher locomotives. I made an offer for $25 American and the seller accepted! These locomotives are certainly in need of some work, I tested them and only a couple ran however due to the simplicity of their design I don't think they will be super difficult to get running again.
3:52 "oh it's a Tyco nice" - this phrase has never been spoken
Can 't get enough of Harrison's restorations. Our club has some technical experts always ready to lend a hand to help getting an old model into running order, but the SMT videos are a great asset in doing all the prep work in cleaning and lubricating that is frequently all that is necessary.
Harrison, you are the man. You got 3 to spark to life. And one of the 3 is missing a wheel. They are intimidated by your skill. Great job. Great video as always.
Thanks, I don't think they will be too much trouble to get running again.
My favorite phrase, "Well folks..." Always great material and I'm bidding on everything. I just got started in the HO hobby. Eaglegards...
Welcome to the Hobby!
Awesome E-Bay Mail Call!
The army is growing! Another great video as always.
It sure is lol
You know i think you did really good on this lot . the fact that they show signs of running or something of that extent is actually quite good to have . i love the consistancy of the way tyco/AHM made them pretty much the same.
It's not horrible for the price. Not the best deal, but certainly not the worst.
@@SMTMainline i honestly think you did really good though. Honestly I think the price is alright because yeah you gotta repair them but thats the fun part
You can always count on Conrail, Harrison. At least you got one sorta runner out of the lot. But those Conrail blue switchers need repair and a new home on Sparky's layout.🙂
It's time for another switcher count and run around the layout once you get those working.
Thanks for sharing. 👍👍👍
“Well Folks” never gets old, haha
Lol 😂
Amen!!!
Like the reading switcher
Great little locomotives. Just to note: They are Not 0-4-0 types since they there is no connecting drive rods. They are Plymouth DDT industrial switchers.
Good to know
DDT you say ... deadly little buggers.
The early TYCO locomotives were not only US made, but made in my home state of New Jersey. And I was not surprised to see the center cab run, as they were the most robust of everything in your lot. And it wasn’t a bad price, except your VAT and shipping takes the fun out of it.
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Like the two blue one's
Very cool lot of little switchers you got there Harrison! I found a similar RSO locomotive at the local antique shop in West Plains, Missouri yesterday, although mine is decorated for Illinois Central. Runs pretty good too, just needs a lube job from what I see. Also picked up an HO scale Lionel FA-1 as well. Motor runs pretty good but it needs new drive belts, but I think I can get it track ready again soon! Hope you can get all those new switchers riding the Rails soon!
Does the FA1 have its B unit with it?
@@ScottTice1971 actually no, there were 2 other A units, one decorated for Santa Fe like the one I have and other one at the shop was a Texas Special FA-1.
@@randallellison6421 oh cool!
Those sound like some good projects.
@@SMTMainline yeah it should be fun Harrison, already ordered new drive belts for the Lionel FA-1, stay tuned!
I got an N Life Like SD7 for peanuts once because it "doesn't run." I cleaned up the dried lube, put new grease and oil in it, and it ran fine. This is why I like to specifically look for broken units. These days people part them out and sell the components for ridiculous prices, though.
Parts are usually way over priced but if people are looking for something specific, they'll usually buy them anyway.
There is something I really like about these little switchers
Nice! I had the Conrail one (the #79 one) when I was little and I unfortunately broke it.
That's too bad
Reading and Conrail used to be based in Reading, Conrail was purchased by and are now under the banner of Norfolk Southern and CSX.
I have that very same AHM Loco. The First One. When I am finished with a few other Locos. I am going to rebuild the rails. I found some brass wire that is perfect for building new rails. I'll be replacing the horn couplers with Kadee couplers.
Just hearing the “Well folks” brightens my day
Same here bud!
Well it brightens my day hearing that
@@SMTMainline Are you going to do anything special for 35k ?
That’s really cool that just reminded me I actually have a model in HO scale of the Norfolk and western 1218 By Broadway Limited
Very nice
@@SMTMainline thanks I don’t have a layout for it yet but I’m working on it
The first Conrail reminded me of the EMD G16 (Kennedy) for no reason, the G16 and ČKD are my favourites.
That crud on the bottom of the loco is deteriorated urethane foam. AHM used it for packaging until the early 70s. It became the bane of owners as it ended up all over locos kept in their original boxes.
BTW, these are not 0-4-0s despite so many wrongly calling them that. They would be D-D types. 0-4-0 is a type with rod connected drivers and neither a leading or following wheel.
Keep up the fun posts.
Thanks for the information.
Both of the conrails look really awesome I eventually have one but it’s a newer model and power one I had since probably 7th grade
They aren't great models from many perspectives but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy fixing and running them.
@@SMTMainline Yeah but it is what it is though
@Asheton Soyars I agree man
Ehhhh a couple switchers to add to the layout nice additions
very cool lot i’m a big fan of those conrail locomotives!
Reading lines was merged into conrail in 1976 and Reading and northern was formed in the 80s and still runs to day of the former reading New Jersey central and lehigh valley
They will be happily running in no time, SMT collection is the equivalent of an animal sanctuary with top of the line veterinarians for locomotives.
These little industrial switchers are really cool. Although, they aren’t truly HO because the switchers are REALLY small!
The Conrail Center Cab is the most interesting. It would be interesting if someone produced an accurately scaled model. Perhaps, fitting a motor and drive into such a small space is an undesired challenge..🤷🏻♂️
Switchers are always nice to have
Nice! I have that Conrail and Santa Fe.
very cool unboxing i loved all of those locomotives there very cool i can't wait for your next video
That red and silver scheme is called a war bonnet
Man I love trains when there from Pennsylvania because I'm from there but great trains.
Cool, looking forward to a video or videos on how to get these running.
They'll be fun to work on.
Who would have thought that this lot of 6 switchers would generate so many negative comments. You obviously enjoy what you do and most of us enjoy watching you do it. Ignore the nay sayers and keep on doing what you do.
I appreciate your comment. I don't really get why people get upset over stuff which isn't their responsibility but that's their choice.
The reading and northern is a tourist attraction in Jim thorp pa and you can take a train through the valley.
Reading & northern railroad is also an active freight carrier
@@t.s.railfanning they also bought half of the Norfolk Southern office train
Reading engines are super hard to find even in Reading and they actually used that paint scene on engines
What do you do with all those engines you fix?. And when someone sends you a engine to be fixed do you send it back or keep or?
HO scale switchers locomotives DC.
Small engines of railway yard and industrial zone.
N scale switchers locomotives DC for factorys in industrial zone, garage and workshop.
Cool conrails
Cool
Wonderful lot!
dang only 38 k subs you should have 5 MILL
“Another fine addition to my collection”
Top quality, 10/10 (IMDB)
I am blessed to live near Northlandz.
Lucky!
@@SMTMainline it’s really an amazing museum. And to think it was all started (and is still run for the most part) by one couple.
Looks to be in good condition, *flips over* WHAT THE-
That one loco looks like it has that sawdust layout grass stuff in it or its ghetto bug poop.. XD
Speaking of ghetto bugs (roaches) I am VERY cautious buying from American ebay sellers because I ordered a bunch of 2-way radios off there and they came with "guests" that took me 3 months and over $1500 USD on exterminator fees to get rid of at my shop. Just saying BE CAREFUL
Thanks for sharing. 😊💕🇺🇸❤
I got the data fa one from my hobby store in des moinis Iowa and it worked even if it was a free box
What happened to track that goes through the tunnel
Temporarily disconnected to make way for a second track.
😮
What do you do with the locos you fix up and don't keep?
Usually give them away.
It was at the lumber yard
another great buy, i'm sure you'll get them running in no time. my favorite is the conrail center cab, they just seem interesting with the cab in the center. here's something for everyone reading the comments: which do you think smt has more of, 0-4-0 switchers or F units?
I'm curious to see what exactly is wrong with them.
I have a copy of the 1st Conrail in my collection.
Where do people normally buy ho or n scale trains? Etsy? eBay?
Usually eBay.
Awesome
I had that exact locomotive[CONRAIL]
I don’t know if it’s true, but over the years I have heard that the Tyco 0-4-0 diesel switchers are actually close to S scale and not really HO.
I would believe it, most of these small switchers are not to scale.
I had a friend many years ago who actually was able to modify the Tyco units to run on his S scale layout. He was able to modify the axles and get the width. They looked great in S scale.
So you actually found a decently priced thing on eBay
Yeah, not super common.
i have a theory as to where the saw dust came from i think they had some hoppers and put saw dust in them then it went on the tracks and then. stuck to the switcher
Others seem to think it's foam from a box.
@@SMTMainline could be but it’s the cause wont ever be found as to the sawdust
Although I am mostly into British stuff I actually really like the double ended conrail shunter.
It's a nice, simple design.
NO WAY I HAvE 8909 AND ATSF 241 and both have the same problems but 8909 for me doesnt run
Hey you should get a riverossi 844
Im a sucker for anything conrail.........even though my name is ns nut lol
Give the same ones to us and don't forget me wink wink.
I'm in the ghetto here cuz no one wants to fix my Santa Fe train.
8th and also nice lot of engines lol
Thanks
@@SMTMainline your very welcome
Dud...your memory is deceiving you? Aren't you a bit young for "senior moments"????
Maybe but plenty of nonsense gets loaded on too which doesn't help haha
ONe mans trash another is another mans treasures!
It sure is.
I have an 0 4 0 steam switcher which isn't running. Wonder why it won't go.
Does the motor make sound?
@@SMTMainline the wheels Don't pick up power but the motor runs.
@@radar9167 if it’s a tyco than try to clean and lube it with some sort of hobby oil. ( You can find it at hobby shops, just ask the employees ) if it doesn’t run after you clean it and lube it, than you have a problem.
@@ScottTice1971 I'm not sure what brand it is Its blank on the bottom. Nothing inside either.
Ahh, I would recommend trying to google or search on RUclips what the train is like if it has any words or markings on it and trying to find tutorials to get it running. Good luck!
U should buy a bachmann thomas the tank engine
dibs on first comment
Hi who are you
why did you buy them omgggg you have so many other projects and switchers just like these!
They are simple, budget friendly projects.
@@SMTMainline but you have HUNDREDS of other projects. why do you need more
@@BlaxlandRidge3 why not
@@brodieforsha2696 at this point it's hoarding lmao. it's all just junk low end models that get stacked upon one another. he never sells any of his stuff and just keeps buying and buying and buying. I suggested an ebay store multiple times. people would go INSANE to have a locomotive 'touched by the hand of god himself', yet he doesn't do it for some unexplainable reason. I don't understand people.
@@BlaxlandRidge3 I just got started hoading HO trains. I'm bidding against him with unlimited funds. Eaglegards... P.S. I like this channel!