OMG, I HAVE this exact Marx HO gauge set, received at Christmas, 1964, only mine is together and complete. It came with a red WM 2 bay hopper, diecast center depressed flatcar with 2 wire coils for the load, a SP brown gondola with coal load, and detailed matching offset cupola caboose, along with track and powerpak. It still runs, and I know I logged a lot of miles on it as a kid. Take good care of it, Ron, and thanks for the knowledge and memories! 🚂
O40s like putting primary and secondary covers on a Harley. Put it together, then loosen it because nothing lines up. Oh, loosen the motor in the frame.. Now, button it up again😂
The set came with the NYC engine , a coal car , a gondola , a tank car , a auto hauler with 4 autos and a NYC work caboose : plus a Marx Power Pack !!! WE had loads of Family fun with Mom and Dad !!!
It's like our 1st engine to our 1st family train set from my childhood ; how ever our's was a NYC with white letters !!! Thank You !!! Very nice job !!@!
I think these repair videos are great. Just joined a model rail club in the town I have moved too and found a whole bunch of locos sitting in the 'to do' pile; some of them dating back nearly 10 years. In a matter of a month, I have them all back in service. You're proving that all locomotives are repairable. In the case of my club, its now a decisi0on of how much they want to spend to bring a loco back into service.
19:58 dang or dam? I can't tell. I am reminded of an early 1960s Mantua die cast model of the same tanker, sold in 0-4-0 and 0-6-0 variants. It was heavy, for both pulling power and electrical contact. There was optional full valve gear kit that one could buy for them that looks and works great. I think the Mantua had far fewer mechanical parts too. Interesting that the cheaper Tyco with no valve gear, half functioning rods, plastic superstructure and lower cost, was so much more complicated and filled with fiddle bits.
I have a Marx H.O set, the Santa Fe F3 freight set and fortunately the original box was not discarded for something else. The lid used colors and depicts a boy in an engineers hat and his dad overlooking the layout. I have to do an engine maintenance as you perform. It still runs but getting a flow of electrons from the rails to the motor has caused a stoppage. It has never been apart for any maintenance and I used to run it for hours. I still have a couple of the boxes the cars came in. I remember my cousin had a train garden that he and his dad erected before Christmas. It was all Lionel O-27 scale, approx a 4'x8' layout. Space in a home of 4 is limited and it was in the basement. He started with a steam loco and then I believe he also added a diesel. Don't ask anything about the types because it was too long ago. I remember the diesel had Magna-Traction which I read was an Alnico magnet somehow affecting the wheels. I have never seen how it works. This was back in the late 50's to early 60's and I know it was after 1954 by the car my uncle drove. If any engine needed Magna-Traction it was the Marx Commodore Vanderbilt. Those things were rockets. Another memory is tinsel. My brother taught me how to take the tinsel off the Christmas tree and lay it across the track then drive the engine over it to see some sparks. I believe the tinsel was made from lead. Thanks for posting.
I recently bought a NYC version of this locomotive off of E-Bay for $3. It must be a few years newer as there were no "bushings" for the axels. I worked my magic on it, and yours runs about the same. You have to crank the speed to get over the switches. It is one that I would call a siding baby.
What fun! This would have been a good candidate for a capacitor (stay alive) due to the short wheelbase and yes, the brushes have too much tension on the commutator, but it runs so great job. I do think you spent enough time on that $5 locomotive, lol. I'll have to go through the sale stuff, but I don't need anything so don't count on me. Anyway, Great video, Jersey Bill
When I first got into model trains a couple years ago, I had a model just like this. Of course at that time I didn’t know what I was looking at so I chucked it out because it didn’t work! Great video as always Ron.
Thank you for sharing. Absolutely agree with you on the Marketplace people, good luck selling your dad's tools, it will be a challenge on Marketplace. Enjoyed the video.👍
Your marks 400 video realkr insightful. Bought a 400 train set for 20bucks really crutty and dirty.your video got me through it and it runs like a champ. Keep the good work comin
Considering it came in a bunch of pieces, that was a great job getting that engine back together and running. Always fun to watch your videos. From a 33%. LOL
Hi Ron, good to see you. Wow that lil fella was a hand full. Good job on taking all the pieces and your knowledge to put ole Humpty back together again. It's a little cranky but it's alive. Good luck on the sale, nice set up in the trailer. Chat again soon. Cheers, G.
Wow, you did this with no reference to how it should piece back together. Nice work. I believe you could reconstruct an engine blindfolded, my friend! Thanks for another great video and for a peak at your new sale items. I bought some O scale E7 Marx from you from the last sale. Didn’t see anything I needed this go around but will keep checking your videos for all new items that come up for sale. Take care, Ron.
Good show, Trainman! Yer really coming up in the YT world making a name for yourself. I have not found any other guy repairing trains and selling them as you do. Good on ya! Looking forward to more great shows of yours!
Hi Ron, another brilliant video to cheer my day up and another quality marx product 😅, i love your shelves with some of your collection on display, if i'd put that up in four days it would last a week and hit the floor in 30 seconds 😂
The shelves have been up for close to 3 years now. it took 4 days to re-arrange the new (used) loco's onto the shelves. Then it will slowly change again as stuff gets fixed and sold off
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Those little Marx engines look innocent but they are kind of a complex design! I had a Marx diesel that would stutter and stall like yours, but then I fixed up another identical Marx that ran like a top!
I have one of those waiting it's turn as well. Mantua called them "little six". Lil Joe was a 0-4-0 dockside switcher offered by Varney. Them old Mantuas are good runners for sure
That is a pretty cool marx 0-4-0 switcher engine that you restored right there I like that engine! Btw that Lionel 250 from from 1957 your selling is a 2-4-2 Columbia type engine not an a Atlantic. Just wanna tell you on that one. 33%er
Howdy Ron! Did I miss the reveal of the Classic Model of the Week??? I recognize her but can't quite pull her name out of my head. Lot going on up in my noggin so no surprise there... 🤠
@@classicmodeltrains Ack... I completely missed it. Now I see it. That is what I get for trying to watch while working 😁Guess I was too excited to see what was going to be for sale lol. Thanks! 🤠
Ive never seen a 0-2-0 but many 0-4-0's were popular way back in the day. they held their own water and coal so they were very small. used in industrial sidings and such
Hello Ron, Love your videos. Fun and informative. I have been collection HO for over 50 years and now starting to put up a new layout. I do have a question for advice in selling a large collection of American Flyer Engines I bought to sell engines individually but health has gotten in the way. I would like to sell the whole collection for what I have inthem. I have over 50 steam engine And a silver f7(?) and two passenger cars. Multiple tracks etc. I would love to sell to you and see you get these running and sell for your profit. I can send you pictures if you would like to get an idea of what I am talking about. Look forward to hearing from you with ideas or leads how I can sell. Regards Jay
Hello Jay, I am not in a position to buy a whole collection. I have very little room here to store stuff and I'm finding out selling these trains and shipping them is very time consuming. If you would like to send pics send to classicmodeltrains@aol.com
hey ron 20 years ago i think i could name those classic models. lol but unlike your trains, dawn dish soap and some super lube will not make me run better. .... always enjoy the repairs see you next time.
Ugh, so many PRR and New Haven wagons I'd like (got one of the Bachmann New Haven EF-4s brand new locally for a paltry US$120 equivalent), but the shipping just wouldn't be worth it.
@@classicmodeltrains Australia. Just have to keep buying up every cheap PRR/NH wagon I can find and updating the axles and couplers. Got pretty good at installing Kadee #28s, down to around 10 minutes on US$3 Tyco 40' Boxcars.
Market Place is full of con artists. Do not let them LOW BALL you. And do not be too polite! I know its in your nature to be nice all the time, and that's why us 33%ers like you so much. But do not be afraid to tell them, Money Talks and B.S. walks. And your time is worth money. The first 15 minutes is free, then its $40/15 minutes. And you do Pay By Plate with a $50 service fee. But of coarse a purchase give free parking
So many just waste your time with the "is this available" and they live 9 states away and the item is big as a fridge. It's like thats what they do all day is just mess with sellers on the marketplace. Yes I am too kind to people. I treat them like how I want to be treated but seems now a days nice guys finish last.
OMG, I HAVE this exact Marx HO gauge set, received at Christmas, 1964, only mine is together and complete.
It came with a red WM 2 bay hopper, diecast center depressed flatcar with 2 wire coils for the load, a SP brown gondola with coal load, and detailed matching offset cupola caboose, along with track and powerpak.
It still runs, and I know I logged a lot of miles on it as a kid.
Take good care of it, Ron, and thanks for the knowledge and memories! 🚂
Glad I made a good memory come back around for you there Joe :-)
I had the same Marx saddle tank on my first 4x8 HO layout in 1960 when I was 12 years old. It was a good runner that lasted many years.
Right on! A lot of Fellers are having memories of this old switcher
@@classicmodeltrains what are the coaches on the top right shelf?
Those Marx motors are gnarly as hell.
Meat Grinders
Super Lube !! Love it !
I need a sponsorship from them Fellers
O40s like putting primary and secondary covers on a Harley. Put it together, then loosen it because nothing lines up. Oh, loosen the motor in the frame.. Now, button it up again😂
He He! I'm picking up what your putting down :-)
The set came with the NYC engine , a coal car , a gondola , a tank car , a auto hauler with 4 autos and a NYC work caboose : plus a Marx Power Pack !!! WE had loads of Family fun with Mom and Dad !!!
What a good memory you have there
😊 Great vid Ron!! Keep'em coming!! Always entertaining and informative!!
Thanks Tony
Thanks for putting out another video. I admire your patience.
My pleasure!
That was a mess when you started, but got better when you worked on it. You have great techniques along with great humor. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
It's like our 1st engine to our 1st family train set from my childhood ; how ever our's was a NYC with white letters !!! Thank You !!! Very nice job !!@!
Glad I Brough back some memories
These engines always seem to throw a sideways curve ball at you Ron, but you're the man to hit it out of the park. Excellent video.👍
Thanks Norm, yes it had a lot of "English" on thats for sure. I had a lot of "French" words come out ;-)
I think these repair videos are great. Just joined a model rail club in the town I have moved too and found a whole bunch of locos sitting in the 'to do' pile; some of them dating back nearly 10 years. In a matter of a month, I have them all back in service. You're proving that all locomotives are repairable. In the case of my club, its now a decisi0on of how much they want to spend to bring a loco back into service.
WOW! Sounds like you have been busy there Peter. Hope the club appreciates their new Mechanic!!
19:58 dang or dam? I can't tell. I am reminded of an early 1960s Mantua die cast model of the same tanker, sold in 0-4-0 and 0-6-0 variants. It was heavy, for both pulling power and electrical contact. There was optional full valve gear kit that one could buy for them that looks and works great. I think the Mantua had far fewer mechanical parts too. Interesting that the cheaper Tyco with no valve gear, half functioning rods, plastic superstructure and lower cost, was so much more complicated and filled with fiddle bits.
The 60's Mantua's were/are pretty neat and lots heavier
Ron we love it, you say supper lube? No buddy knows why, but it's the coolest thing about model trains
Thanks Cuda :-)
Fascinating, and as a Brit, I couldn't help noticing the Hornby Great Western Railway single wheeler on the shelf 😊
Quite a few Fellers mention that loco. Guess I need to get her down and do a video on that one
Talking about the super lube thing … i have some myself and every time i reach for it i “hear” the Super lube in my mind 😁
A lot of Fellers tell me that same story Ian :-)
Wow. Now that's what I called The little engine that could, almost on the switch tracks.
I wish it could cross over a turnout :-)
@@classicmodeltrains Exactly 💯 👏 🙌 👌
I have a Marx H.O set, the Santa Fe F3 freight set and fortunately the original box was not discarded for something else. The lid used colors and depicts a boy in an engineers hat and his dad overlooking the layout. I have to do an engine maintenance as you perform. It still runs but getting a flow of electrons from the rails to the motor has caused a stoppage. It has never been apart for any maintenance and I used to run it for hours. I still have a couple of the boxes the cars came in. I remember my cousin had a train garden that he and his dad erected before Christmas. It was all Lionel O-27 scale, approx a 4'x8' layout. Space in a home of 4 is limited and it was in the basement. He started with a steam loco and then I believe he also added a diesel. Don't ask anything about the types because it was too long ago. I remember the diesel had Magna-Traction which I read was an Alnico magnet somehow affecting the wheels. I have never seen how it works. This was back in the late 50's to early 60's and I know it was after 1954 by the car my uncle drove. If any engine needed Magna-Traction it was the Marx Commodore Vanderbilt. Those things were rockets. Another memory is tinsel. My brother taught me how to take the tinsel off the Christmas tree and lay it across the track then drive the engine over it to see some sparks. I believe the tinsel was made from lead. Thanks for posting.
Great story's there Pedals!! Love them!!
I recently bought a NYC version of this locomotive off of E-Bay for $3. It must be a few years newer as there were no "bushings" for the axels. I worked my magic on it, and yours runs about the same. You have to crank the speed to get over the switches. It is one that I would call a siding baby.
I though my "premium" Peko switches would solve all them stall out problems. Should have saved my money and my Atlas ones
Lol.
Those brushes! They are all in on a national brushes conspiracy! Oh well….great video Ron! Thanks for all you do sir!
Is there a brushes conspiracy?...... I KNEW IT!! It all makes so much sense now! I wonder how high up it goes? Probably to the top He He. ;-)
What fun! This would have been a good candidate for a capacitor (stay alive) due to the short wheelbase and yes, the brushes have too much tension on the commutator, but it runs so great job. I do think you spent enough time on that $5 locomotive, lol. I'll have to go through the sale stuff, but I don't need anything so don't count on me. Anyway, Great video, Jersey Bill
Thanks Jersey Bill for stopping in! It took twice as long to get this going than I though it would
When I first got into model trains a couple years ago, I had a model just like this. Of course at that time I didn’t know what I was looking at so I chucked it out because it didn’t work! Great video as always Ron.
Thank you. To bad your little Feller got pitched.
The drive in this little “dock side” reminds me of the Marx “Plymouth” switcher I got one Christmas. The drive is very similar.
I suppose. the way Marx engineered stuff to be so interchangeable. Less parts less cost
Hi Ron & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks & Friends Randy
Hi Randy, thanks for watching :-)
Thank you for sharing. Absolutely agree with you on the Marketplace people, good luck selling your dad's tools, it will be a challenge on Marketplace. Enjoyed the video.👍
Thank you
Your marks 400 video realkr insightful.
Bought a 400 train set for 20bucks really crutty and dirty.your video got me through it and it runs like a champ.
Keep the good work comin
I'm glad to hear another 400 has been saved!!
Just got back from a cruise and you the first one I pulled up on RUclips really.
Hope you had a good trip!!
Nice little steam locomotive. I have one and call them the little guy .
Very cool
Considering it came in a bunch of pieces, that was a great job getting that engine back together and running. Always fun to watch your videos. From a 33%. LOL
Thank you John!
Hi Ron, good to see you.
Wow that lil fella was a hand full. Good job on taking all the pieces and your knowledge to put ole Humpty back together again. It's a little cranky but it's alive.
Good luck on the sale, nice set up in the trailer.
Chat again soon.
Cheers, G.
Greetings G. This little guy was a pill for sure
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OOhhh. a CLUB!! Yes need PATCHES ;-)
Great job reassembling that little runner…thanks for the tour of sale items…I will continue to watch with interest…cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 🍁
Glad you enjoyed it
Wow, you did this with no reference to how it should piece back together. Nice work. I believe you could reconstruct an engine blindfolded, my friend! Thanks for another great video and for a peak at your new sale items. I bought some O scale E7 Marx from you from the last sale. Didn’t see anything I needed this go around but will keep checking your videos for all new items that come up for sale. Take care, Ron.
It's a nice challenge to puzzle piece something like this back together.
Supercandidate to new neodymium magnets (personally I would change the motor)! Very nice job Ron! Your patience is remarkable.
New magnets if I was going to run it. Its just a pretty conversation piece right now.
Good show, Trainman! Yer really coming up in the YT world making a name for yourself. I have not found any other guy repairing trains and selling them as you do. Good on ya! Looking forward to more great shows of yours!
Thank you!
As Always Great Video Sir! Wow a sure bucket of bolts turned into a Oldie but Goodie! Awesome Work Sir!!
Thanks Eric👍
Marketplace must be like that all over. I have the same experience here in Oregon.
People are getting $hittier as time goes by.
Good video keep them coming I hope you sell it all
Thanks James. Hopefully!!
Hi Ron, another brilliant video to cheer my day up and another quality marx product 😅, i love your shelves with some of your collection on display, if i'd put that up in four days it would last a week and hit the floor in 30 seconds 😂
The shelves have been up for close to 3 years now. it took 4 days to re-arrange the new (used) loco's onto the shelves. Then it will slowly change again as stuff gets fixed and sold off
@@classicmodeltrainssorry Ron, I'll pay more attention next time😊
Ron we have in the southeast do to hurricane.
Ive been hearing about how bad it is down there.
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Well you know what they say Ron..you will never get out this life alive…lol…keep on railing my friend…great video!
You got that right!
You need to keep "A little bit less than too much."
It would go down in history a bit better ;-)
Luv them Marx Ron, keep on tweaking! TU
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Great video Ron.
Thanks Norman
She's one of Charlie's Angels, Jacqueline Smith. 🤔 I have Marx O gauge E8s quieter than that. 🤣
close, I have a Marx E8 and I agree with you. lots quieter :-)
@@classicmodeltrains At least I got her first name right. 😉
Those little Marx engines look innocent but they are kind of a complex design! I had a Marx diesel that would stutter and stall like yours, but then I fixed up another identical Marx that ran like a top!
I though 1/2 hour this would be purring. SHOOT!! took almost 4. Yeah it tricked me for sure :-)
I have a pair of the 6 wheeled variant that Mantua made ,called "Lil Joe". Those old odd balls run like a swiss watch , lol.
I have one of those waiting it's turn as well. Mantua called them "little six". Lil Joe was a 0-4-0 dockside switcher offered by Varney. Them old Mantuas are good runners for sure
32:24 THE 2018! Mah Boi!
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That little fella looks really good and might need a little more TLC on power side to fix that little snag it gets
I wish I knew the trick to get that motor to start up better.
My father bought the train set and the store lay out from a Western Auto Store Owner !!!
Cool!!
Make it stop...Make it stop...The train nose stop LOLOL
They sound like a meat grinder
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3rd Feller to guess her. Glad your supporting the channel :-)
Ron I have my shopping list ready. Give me a call asap. Wonderful video.
OK. Just got done packaging some stuff. Call you right now.
That is a pretty cool marx 0-4-0 switcher engine that you restored right there I like that engine! Btw that Lionel 250 from from 1957 your selling is a 2-4-2 Columbia type engine not an a Atlantic. Just wanna tell you on that one. 33%er
Columbia? I thought all 2-4-2's were Atlantics. I'd better brush up on my wheel arrangement slang. Thanks Matt!
@@classicmodeltrains yup you could also google it as well what is a 2-4-2 locomotive called?
Howdy Ron! Did I miss the reveal of the Classic Model of the Week??? I recognize her but can't quite pull her name out of my head. Lot going on up in my noggin so no surprise there... 🤠
@@Cowboy_Steve you have to watch to the end. Her name is in a sub title. Just the end of the repair part. Not the end of the stuff for sale part.
@@classicmodeltrains Ack... I completely missed it. Now I see it. That is what I get for trying to watch while working 😁Guess I was too excited to see what was going to be for sale lol. Thanks! 🤠
Those two european cars are from Lima(Italy) trains, it's Lima version of Orient Express :)
Thanks for that info!!
I have a Lima one like this. Did 0-2-0 steam locos actually existed with or without tenders in North America?
Ive never seen a 0-2-0 but many 0-4-0's were popular way back in the day. they held their own water and coal so they were very small. used in industrial sidings and such
@@classicmodeltrains my bad meant 040 thanks
Hello Ron,
Love your videos. Fun and informative.
I have been collection HO for over 50 years and now starting to put up a new layout.
I do have a question for advice in selling a large collection of American Flyer Engines I bought to sell engines individually but health has gotten in the way. I would like to sell the whole collection for what I have inthem. I have over 50 steam engine And a silver f7(?) and two passenger cars. Multiple tracks etc. I would love to sell to you and see you get these running and sell for your profit. I can send you pictures if you would like to get an idea of what I am talking about.
Look forward to hearing from you with ideas or leads how I can sell.
Regards Jay
Hello Jay, I am not in a position to buy a whole collection. I have very little room here to store stuff and I'm finding out selling these trains and shipping them is very time consuming. If you would like to send pics send to classicmodeltrains@aol.com
That looks like my wife 😮
Don't let your friends come over ;-)
What do you use to clean your track? Enjoying the videos!
Mineral spirits
I was thinking Ron that shelf would look cool if it was done to look like US flag with trains on it
That would be pretty cool
Basket case perhaps, but a success nonetheless..
it's running the rails once again
hey ron 20 years ago i think i could name those classic models. lol but unlike your trains, dawn dish soap and some super lube will not make me run better. .... always enjoy the repairs see you next time.
Thanks for watching and commenting
Jacquline Bissett from Bullet.
Yup!!
Ugh, so many PRR and New Haven wagons I'd like (got one of the Bachmann New Haven EF-4s brand new locally for a paltry US$120 equivalent), but the shipping just wouldn't be worth it.
Sounds like your over across the pond?
@@classicmodeltrains Australia. Just have to keep buying up every cheap PRR/NH wagon I can find and updating the axles and couplers. Got pretty good at installing Kadee #28s, down to around 10 minutes on US$3 Tyco 40' Boxcars.
Looks like the actress who played Daisy Duke?
Catherine Bach I believe. Yeah I see that, but not her.
Man, they really loved ripping off Mantua's tank locomotive. That's the same shell, but made from terrible plastic.
They are very similar. I was comparing the two.
I sent an email about my n scale ep2
I got a sceniced layout and I need a mechanic for it Tyler
OK
Permanently attach a car to pick up power, n wire it to the engine, n stalling over turnouts problem solved!
That's a pretty cool idea there James!!
Jaqueline Bisset. 😊
You have a good memory for names and faces!!
Jaclyn smith?
Close
Angry little locomotive.
it does have an attitude ;-)
Side tank, not saddle tank.
;-)
It's not slickem it's SUPPER LUBE come on Ron.
SUPER LOOOOOB!!!
Market Place is full of con artists. Do not let them LOW BALL you. And do not be too polite! I know its in your nature to be nice all the time, and that's why us 33%ers like you so much. But do not be afraid to tell them, Money Talks and B.S. walks. And your time is worth money. The first 15 minutes is free, then its $40/15 minutes. And you do Pay By Plate with a $50 service fee. But of coarse a purchase give free parking
So many just waste your time with the "is this available" and they live 9 states away and the item is big as a fridge. It's like thats what they do all day is just mess with sellers on the marketplace. Yes I am too kind to people. I treat them like how I want to be treated but seems now a days nice guys finish last.
NH...never happened or in this case, noisy as hell.
LOVE IT!!!
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Ya made it AGAIN!! Thanks!!!
Great video Ron
Glad you enjoyed it