Dave, thanks for posting this video. I have my Dad's set of 2344's that have the same issue where one of the rivits have just come loose. I think I got the last two of the bolts being offered from the same seller. Since I work in a machine shop, I'm thinking of have some more made possibly. I actually found the receipt from when my Dad purchased them. He had been after me to take all of his Lionel but I didn't until after he passed. While going thru all of the containers, I found the receipt. He paid $42.50 in 1950 for the AA set. Along the way other people had given me even more stuff. I aquired both the 2333 and 2354 NYC sets. Definitely one of my favorites.
That’s great, not only having your dads set but the receipt too! That’s just cool. Glad the video was helpful. I imagine there are parts out there somewhere. But if you can make them, even better 👍
You may be able to get a replacement brush plate. Lionel sometimes used different part numbers for the exact same part used on different engines. Some of the new MPC, LTI, and new Lionel brush plates may be exactly the same. Lionel engineers copied/used the same injection molds. Contact a repair station and tell them what you need. They may have a brush plate.
I have a 2333 Santa Fe that I would like to do an engine rebuild on, I was wondering if you have a video on such a rebuild. Never done a rebuild, so a video would help a lot
I haven’t done a video of a complete rebuild but I have a couple videos on my Santa Fe’s that may help. Check this one out if you haven’t already: ruclips.net/video/cjjOZBVJ730/видео.html
Nice job! Good to know, i havent had that problem yet with my 2343 but you never know. What a great runner you got there, i love the sound of those engines
Dave, I think you are my hero! LOL that is one thing I really want to learn how to do is make repairs to engines like that. I can do some things and others just give me the shakes or something. Inevitably I end up with a mess that costs me more than it is worth. I need a buddy to work with and learn from on things such as that. I’m awesome with scenery, building structures, weathering, landscaping work on layouts, working with foam board, artistic endeavors etc, it’s the engines that get to me. Not sure where you are located but I’m out in Oregon and it appears you are on the east coast from things n some videos. Too bad, would be awesome to collaborate. Have a good one buddy, take care and look forward to the next video. Later! Tim
Thanks Tim, I’m still learning with these locomotives. I come across a problem and just see if I can fix it. There are still some repairs I either don’t have the tools to complete or just haven’t summoned the courage to do. I recommend just start taking apart and rebuilding engines that aren’t expensive or important to you to get used to it and see where it takes you. I had been putting this repair off for months because I didn’t want to destroy it. Yeah I’m in Northeast Jersey, so I guess Oregon is a little far! Well I’d be happy to help in any way I can from here. Thanks for watching. 👍
@@dagryffynhobby I really appreciate your willingness to help out if needed. That’s very nice. I bought a beater loco for like $5 just to mess with, oddly the dang thing ran but the shell was the pits. I decided to take it apart to see what I could do and I ended up breaking a white from someplace and I swear I cannot figure out where it was at. I’m in the process of setting up a room for a layout and cataloging my collection in an Excel spreadsheet so when I die my kids or whoever can use that to sell what they want knowing an approximate value and info that may be helpful plus it will help me know exactly what I have and where it’s located. I just today got the custom shelving completed in what will be my storage and workshop area and I can start that process and move them to their new storage home. I’d love to show you what the storage area looks like. I actually took picks today of the bare shelving. I don’t want to populate the shelves for at least three more weeks as the paint needs to cure completely. I’m gonna take a guess all inclusive I must have $30k - $50k invested so far. This is not a hobby for the weak at heart. I’m sure you know what I mean. Anyway, thanks again. Love your channel. Keep showing some more of the repairs you do…my favorite. Tim
Why not ebay an Arbor press and convert to a HobbyHorse press Then you can set up pinpunching for pressing out. Eventually you can make wheel cups for mounting wheels.
Good that it worked out well for you. If you have to do it a again why don't you try a jewelries file to remove the rest of the rivet? Just saying it would make things a bit easier. Like your Emerald Green PPR GG1.
That’s not a bad idea, I’ll have to remember that for next time. Wish that GG1 was mine! That was a picture of the sellers page that I got the parts from.
Dave, thanks for posting this video. I have my Dad's set of 2344's that have the same issue where one of the rivits have just come loose. I think I got the last two of the bolts being offered from the same seller. Since I work in a machine shop, I'm thinking of have some more made possibly. I actually found the receipt from when my Dad purchased them. He had been after me to take all of his Lionel but I didn't until after he passed. While going thru all of the containers, I found the receipt. He paid $42.50 in 1950 for the AA set. Along the way other people had given me even more stuff. I aquired both the 2333 and 2354 NYC sets. Definitely one of my favorites.
That’s great, not only having your dads set but the receipt too! That’s just cool.
Glad the video was helpful. I imagine there are parts out there somewhere. But if you can make them, even better 👍
Hola usted tiene mucha experiencia con los trenes saludos
Thanks. I do my best.
I have the exact same set. Yours is much better cosmetically.
It’s a great set. Love them!
"Problems?" Good one. They'll always be worth it, anyway.
Yes they are!
Postwar f3s are the best
I love em!
This is my next purchase, to get one of these. Love the livery
The NYC F3s are fantastic engines, and a little more sophisticated than the Santa Fe war bonnet scheme (in my opinion)
Third engine I bought. Right after the 736 Berkshire and the Santa Fe F3.
All good engines!
I would’ve covered the bolt and the crack with two-part Apoxsee👍🏻
I could have but I wanted to see how it would hold up. I should take it apart again soon and check it out.
Saweet! Those are awesome units!
Thanks- I love them
@@dagryffynhobby I’ve got the Williams “Classic Series “ of those.
@@NixCrossing nice. I don’t have any Williams, how are they?
It feels good when you're able to make a repair and get something back on the rails. I've been there many times.
It’s the best!
Thanks for sharing your talents and trains ,can't beat American made Lionel, she's a beauty love that grow 😎Doug 🚂
Thanks for watching! The F3s are great and I just love the NYC look
Good job!
Thank you! 👍
Always great to see some one save an old toy/Lionel train.
I enjoy working on them as much as running them.
I am still working on my 1666 Lionel
I think I have a 1666 on the workbench too
Thanks for the video! Awesome job. Now I know how to do that repair. Had that happen to my 2343. Thanks again.
Thanks! I’m thrilled if the video helps you complete your repair! Just go slow and easy. You can do it!
You may be able to get a replacement brush plate. Lionel sometimes used different part numbers for the exact same part used on different engines. Some of the new MPC, LTI, and new Lionel brush plates may be exactly the same. Lionel engineers copied/used the same injection molds. Contact a repair station and tell them what you need. They may have a brush plate.
Thank you, I’ll keep that in mind if this one ends up being a problem, so far so good!
Surely you know about Menards for O rolling stock. I have a few and am pleased. Prices are kind to the buyer.
Sure do, my track is from Menards. I haven’t bought any rolling stock yet, but I want to.
Nice job on fixing that. I really like my f3 Centrals too.
Thanks! They are the best 👍
I have a 2333 Santa Fe that I would like to do an engine rebuild on, I was wondering if you have a video on such a rebuild. Never done a rebuild, so a video would help a lot
I haven’t done a video of a complete rebuild but I have a couple videos on my Santa Fe’s that may help. Check this one out if you haven’t already: ruclips.net/video/cjjOZBVJ730/видео.html
And part 2: ruclips.net/video/LHIEzKystGM/видео.html
Worked out well, congrats. I am great taking things apart-it’s the putting back together that challenges me.
Thanks! Therein lies the challenge!
This is great video. I am not sure what the "plates" and posts do in the motor? I'd love to learn.
Thanks. I’ve been thinking of doing a postwar basics series of videos. I’ll try to address that. 👍
Nice job! Good to know, i havent had that problem yet with my 2343 but you never know. What a great runner you got there, i love the sound of those engines
Thanks! They are great engines.
Dave, I think you are my hero! LOL that is one thing I really want to learn how to do is make repairs to engines like that. I can do some things and others just give me the shakes or something. Inevitably I end up with a mess that costs me more than it is worth. I need a buddy to work with and learn from on things such as that. I’m awesome with scenery, building structures, weathering, landscaping work on layouts, working with foam board, artistic endeavors etc, it’s the engines that get to me. Not sure where you are located but I’m out in Oregon and it appears you are on the east coast from things n some videos. Too bad, would be awesome to collaborate. Have a good one buddy, take care and look forward to the next video. Later!
Tim
Thanks Tim, I’m still learning with these locomotives. I come across a problem and just see if I can fix it. There are still some repairs I either don’t have the tools to complete or just haven’t summoned the courage to do.
I recommend just start taking apart and rebuilding engines that aren’t expensive or important to you to get used to it and see where it takes you.
I had been putting this repair off for months because I didn’t want to destroy it.
Yeah I’m in Northeast Jersey, so I guess Oregon is a little far! Well I’d be happy to help in any way I can from here.
Thanks for watching. 👍
@@dagryffynhobby I really appreciate your willingness to help out if needed. That’s very nice. I bought a beater loco for like $5 just to mess with, oddly the dang thing ran but the shell was the pits. I decided to take it apart to see what I could do and I ended up breaking a white from someplace and I swear I cannot figure out where it was at. I’m in the process of setting up a room for a layout and cataloging my collection in an Excel spreadsheet so when I die my kids or whoever can use that to sell what they want knowing an approximate value and info that may be helpful plus it will help me know exactly what I have and where it’s located. I just today got the custom shelving completed in what will be my storage and workshop area and I can start that process and move them to their new storage home. I’d love to show you what the storage area looks like. I actually took picks today of the bare shelving. I don’t want to populate the shelves for at least three more weeks as the paint needs to cure completely. I’m gonna take a guess all inclusive I must have $30k - $50k invested so far. This is not a hobby for the weak at heart. I’m sure you know what I mean. Anyway, thanks again. Love your channel. Keep showing some more of the repairs you do…my favorite.
Tim
Great locos- good job getting them running!
Thank you!
Awesome repair 👍 Love that engine!
Thanks! It is a fantastic engine!
very good video. I need to do the this same repair. Can you tell me where you purchased the bolts to replace the damaged one. Thanks.
Thanks! The boots, I think I got them from Henning’s.
That's a great old set - Glad you got it running - Love the postwar sound these units make
Thanks - I love fixing up old sets that haven’t run in years.
Why not ebay an Arbor press and convert to a HobbyHorse press
Then you can set up pinpunching for pressing out.
Eventually you can make wheel cups for mounting wheels.
That’s the plan, eventually. I do need to get a press, I have a few locos with axles that need to be replaced. I just haven’t gotten there yet.
These engines are on my postwar wishlist along with the Wabash models! Things seem to be coming together on your channel!
oooh the wabash engines 😍 those are nice. Thanks 👍
Good that it worked out well for you. If you have to do it a again why don't you try a jewelries file to remove the rest of the rivet? Just saying it would make things a bit easier. Like your Emerald Green PPR GG1.
That’s not a bad idea, I’ll have to remember that for next time.
Wish that GG1 was mine! That was a picture of the sellers page that I got the parts from.
@@dagryffynhobby I have always thought GG1's were neat. I am also into Galloping Geese. I will be buying one of those in O27.
@@kenshores9900 both cool engines.
@@dagryffynhobby I have an N scale model of Number 5 Goose.
@@kenshores9900 that’s cool. I don’t have one in any scale but I’ve played with the idea of building one for the Lego display.
Nice!
Nice video!!