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.
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.
@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.
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.
@@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
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!
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.
“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.
"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.
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. 🇺🇸🦅
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.
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!
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-!
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! ❤
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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 In my Hometown here in Germany they are restoring an old Steam-Engine (one of the last completely Coal-Fired!) back into working order (has been a Monument for nearly 40 Years). At the Moment it is most likely that it will roll with its own power again at the End of October.
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.
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Seeing your grandmother so happy watching the 2 Atlantics that haven’t run in 60 years bring joy to my heart. Cheers Harrison
Thank you!
Same 😁
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.
I’m sorry 😢 my grandma has passed away aswell 4 years ago.
My condolences go out to you and your family
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.
@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.
I’m so sorry for your loss…
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.
He's probably watching over you right now, very proud of you.
@@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
@@wesless1111 I was gonna say the same.
@@thedesigner00 rip
He would be proud... 🥲
You are a man among men, Harrison. You've made your grandmother really happy. Great job! ❤
Thank you so kindly!
“You must have been emotional.” Yeah. Loved seeing your reaction when it ran. Thank you for sharing the time with your grandmother.
I was chuckling about that, she was spot on.
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!
All went very well with this project and I'm thankful for it.
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.
That's a great story, it feels great to get anything running again.
Everyone's pure elation when they ran was unbelievable. A stellar job on both fronts.
Thank you!
What a wonderful relationship you have with your grandmother. Cherish it always!
“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.
I appreciate hearing that but nothing is guaranteed, especially when its this far gone. I'm just grateful it all worked out 🙂
SMT Mainline, This is amazing! I can't stop smiling!
Why, why do you scam people (mostly kids)
He’s being so nice by fixing his grandmother’s train
You put a tear in an 76 year old's eye.
"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.
Your restoration of her trains and her reaction seeing it run was truly amazing. I got goosebumps seeing it. Thank you
Thank you very much!
Seeing the joy of Harrison when he managed to get the locomotive running is just a great feeling
Yeah!
Your Granny is just great and a train granny at that. You are very lucky.
Your grandmother's happiness upon seeing her precious childhood trains being restored literally brought a tear to my eye, and I do mean literally!
I could hear the little girl in her come out in huge joy at seeing her childhood memories and trains riding the rails again.
Hey Harrison, great restoration of that beautiful locomotive. Seeing the joy on your grandmother's face was wonderful.
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. 🇺🇸🦅
It was well worth it :)
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.
Thank you so much!
Your grandmother said it right!!!! YOU ARE AMAZING! Happy Birthday Grandma ❤
I'll let her know.
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.
U can’t beat her happiness. Great job Harry🥰💯💯
Thank you!
Seeing your grandma's reaction made it all worthwhile. How special is that! Memories flowing through her mind.
It was great seeing her so happy!
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!
Wonderful reaction, well done that man!
You can never do enough for your grandmother, well done Harrison ❤
“look at her” THIS WARMED MY HEART ❤❤😭
THAT WAS AWESOME SEEING YOUR GRANDMOTHERS FACE LIGHT UP LIKE THAT. THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD BUDDY😁
Glad you enjoyed it
Your grandmother is priceless!!❤❤❤❤
She looks so happy way to go ❤
This made me smile. Awesome job Harrison.
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-!
Thanks a bunch, her reaction was better than I could have hoped for.
Love seeing your grandma so passionate about model trains
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! ❤
Thank you so much!
Your granny surprised and happy is so heart-warming... I went emotional here.
You have out done yourself! Oma will love you for ever. 🙂
Thank you!
Serenity, we have a runner! Happy birthday to your granny. In 1959 I was 8 years old. Cheers from eastern TN
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.
I'm thrilled that it all worked out. It was tricky but well worth it.
She's a lucky grandma. Props to you Harrison.
Nothing is better than a happy Gran.
Unbelievable job Harrison your grandma was so happy
Bless your heart for making your grandma so happy.
That was awesome to see your Grandma's face of joy and amazing.
Amazement
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.
you can almost see her reliving childhood memories. You did a great job on fulfilling one of your grandmothers wishes
For sure, she doesn't have much else left from that time so getting these going again is a big deal for her. There is more to come~~~
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.
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.
@@SMTMainline those English grannies are made of tougher stuff. Mine lived to 98 and survived many calamities.
A smoke unit will top it off (for me, that is). Your grandmother looks younger than I thought! ❤ enjoy
I don't think it was meant to have one from the factory.
Happy birthday SMT’s grandma 👵 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
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
Thank you!
WTG, Harrison! Your Grandma just became a kid again.
That is one happy grandma. Nice work
Congrats fixing the locomotive love seeing it run and your grandmas joy seeing it.
To see her face light up was just great. I felt she was a kid again! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, I loved that part.
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!
Thank you!
@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
Absolutely fantastic, genuine happiness when she kissed that engine, best wishes to you and your grandma!
Thank you!
Simply wonderful
Now that's a Great Grandson 👍 👌 👏 She loved it!!
This man is a wizard with trains
Her reaction was just unforgetable❤
Oh this is so cool I enjoy this
Congrats to bringing joy to your beloved Grandma. Bless you for bringing that happiness and surprised look on her face. God Bless.
Thank you so much
That's nice of you for helping your grandma 23:27
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.
Thank you so much, it made the effort well worth it!
Oh wow, thats the happiest ive seen Harrison in years! 😂 24:32
I didn't know if it was gonna work 😂
What an awesome video. The smile on her face says it all. Good job young man. From Texas
Thanks 👍
Please Keep it.
I love it, plus. Grandmas legacy could continue on.
Also, maybe give it an affectionate name. Gives it more life!
Granny's gonna win
Good job grandson, it is truly the little things that make the difference.
Certainly :)
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
Thank you so much!
Her memories flooded back. You have a amazing talent
What a cool video
Seeing your grandma so happy made my day
'...and here we got tin plate, and zink pest. It's all good!' :D
A combine force greater than titanium.
Not going to lie I shed a tear this was so wonderful to watch!!
Sweet video dude!!!
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.
Rivarestore is a gift from the gods
Wonderful job restoring this train for your Grandmother, she seemed very happy to see it running again.
Thank you!
What is it 🚂🚊🚞🚂
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
Thank you very much!
You made her very happy.
Well done Harrison you make grandma's day
watching her reaction brought a tear to my eye. You did a fantastic job on this.
i am the happyest man alive knowing u will not give up on anything
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.
At some point, some 65 years ago in Worthing England she might have been watching both these locomotives running at the same time too.
Way to go my man. Nothing better than making granny smile.
I was beaming ear to ear when your grandmother came in to run the train and just became so happy to see it run for the first time in such a long time!
It was great to see
Possibly one of the best episodes, your Grand mothers reaction - priceless and the cascade of memories it evoked for her - brilliant
Thanks, it was well worth it.
Her reaction made me tear up and cry. Bless your heart!!
I was so happy to see her reaction too
The happiness in his voice when it runs on the track again heart warms me.
I'd like to applaud you for your Idea, your work and the joy you brought for your Grandmother.
Thanks, I'm glad it all worked well.
@@SMTMainline In my Hometown here in Germany they are restoring an old Steam-Engine (one of the last completely Coal-Fired!) back into working order (has been a Monument for nearly 40 Years). At the Moment it is most likely that it will roll with its own power again at the End of October.
Awesome job! You are a good man. G-Ma looks great for 81!
The happiness in her heart was well worth the time you spent
Wow! What a treasure! How awesome is that! She loved it!
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.
That means a lot, thank you!
Wow man.
Thats a great story.
Seeing your grandmothers face would have definately made it worthwhile.
Good for you. 👏
wonderful seeing people appreciate miniatures