Pre-war JEP abandoned model train - Rusty locomotive - Restoration

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  • Опубликовано: 24 июл 2021
  • Here is a new video !!
    It's been a while ! Sorry about that... Many people asked me for a longer video with more details ;)
    This is a streamline model train produced by JEP for Unis France before 1940, probably between 1932-1939, but not sure... If any of you have more infos...
    It's a 120 type / 0 gauge. There was an electro system in the tender, I guess the original model had a full electric motor.
    Each part was completely seized and pretty much rusted.
    I thought the spring was broken then I was very surprised that it wasn't.
    What you don't see in the video is that the spring finally broke during an electrolytic bath 🤔 I had to lift one end of it so the motor is a little less powerful.... It's not obvious on the video but I spent a couple days trying to bring this pre-war clockwork back to life !
    Please watch till the end to see this antique rusty locomotive in action !
    I'm aware that dark brown chocolate is not the perfect original color but it comes close ;)
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    I hope you'll enjoy this restoration.
    Thanks a lot for watching !
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  • @penzlic
    @penzlic 2 года назад +9

    Making tool that you'll use once and never again is peak craftmanship.

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +1

      Thank you !!! 😃🙏

  • @pistonar
    @pistonar 2 года назад +250

    Sometimes I think that there is very little sadder than an abandoned toy; something that made a child happy many years ago, and is now aged and lost, played with by no one. You do good work.

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +31

      🙏Thanks a lot for watching and commenting !! These toys have a second life now... my children are happy 😃

    • @MIGUELVICTORR
      @MIGUELVICTORR 2 года назад +9

      @@TheFabrik can you please tell me which model of this train is

    • @zbcrft
      @zbcrft 2 года назад +9

      @@MIGUELVICTORR i think it on the key that turn on the train at 16:28

    • @zbcrft
      @zbcrft 2 года назад +8

      "Jep 40"

    • @karnesrilekha5216
      @karnesrilekha5216 2 года назад +4

      @@TheFabrik 7
      Yemsleelserial3 is

  • @themidlandconnection
    @themidlandconnection 2 года назад +54

    To remedy some of the rough running, I reccomend setting one side of the driving wheels at 90 degrees to the other side. This is called "quartering" and it balances out the weight in the wheel

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +16

      You’re right. I didn’t know about that. It’s fixed now !! Many thanks 🙌

  • @markfrench8892
    @markfrench8892 2 года назад +5

    Nothing like seeing a battered, rusty and bent piece become a work if art. Thoroughly an enjoyable watch.

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +1

      Thank so much Mark French 😃👍🏻

  • @prosanis1216
    @prosanis1216 2 года назад +4

    Christmas 1930 (or something) Boxing Day, a child, perhaps waiting for years on end for his most wanted present. A steam locomotive and his favourite too! He’s playing with it in front of the fire place day after day, weeks, months but slowly but surely the little train moved from the boys room to the attic where it waited to make place for other forgotten toys and moved to a Misty and water leaking shed were it’s rest till it was found again and restored in it’s old sheen colours and it runs till it’s spring runs to an end and it was put in a closet were everybody could enjoy it’s beauty. I don’t know if you’ve noticed but my youth came along with this video 🥲 how can I thank you for sharing this beautiful video with me 👍👍❤️

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад

      Oh thank you very much for these nice words 👍🏻

  • @condar419
    @condar419 2 года назад +40

    I will never comprehend how you, and other restorers like you, get these things back together! Well done.

  • @ronaleck9777
    @ronaleck9777 2 года назад +2

    Watching you bring old dead toys , Back to life ,is a joy , been lot's of grief in my life lately , sounds strange , been healing , thank you and blessings on you

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much ! I’m so glad to help you feeling better 😌🙌

  • @harshithimanshu2743
    @harshithimanshu2743 2 года назад +20

    i love that the driver was standing silently in whole video :)

    • @uvaismk2313
      @uvaismk2313 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/bBZDCyW_47A/видео.html

    • @hideouslyugly
      @hideouslyugly 2 года назад

      It was restored free for him....

  • @gallucinogenia
    @gallucinogenia 2 года назад +19

    Отличная работа, мастер! Будем надеяться, что Вы и электрооборудование локомотива восстановите!

  • @SewTexas
    @SewTexas 2 года назад +10

    Don't see how you can remember where all the parts goes so you can put it back together again! Good Job. So much attention to detail and time. Makes me so happy to see restorations on things from long ago. Be nice if more people cared.

    • @womanbest6777
      @womanbest6777 2 года назад

      Он снимает всё на камеру, а после просмотра устанавливает все по своим местам🤷🏼‍♀️

  • @michaelchristopher4931
    @michaelchristopher4931 11 месяцев назад +5

    Man, I didn't think there'd be anything under all that rust. Really beautiful restoration. Looks great 👍 👌

  • @dr.skipkazarian5556
    @dr.skipkazarian5556 2 года назад +93

    Absolutely beautiful restoration! Your special techniques are in themselves a skill to be admired.

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +13

      Thank you so much 🙌👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @PaulAFulcher
    @PaulAFulcher 2 года назад +4

    He popped out a knife & cut up a side street !...in your case box! a superb restoration, truly superb stuff !👌👌🎥🚂🚃😀👀

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +3

      😀 👍 Thank you very much !!! 🌟

  • @milanfanas
    @milanfanas 2 года назад +48

    That tools to remove wheels was something! I think that with a little bit of body filler the result would have been perfect. But still it's an impressive job! 👍

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +6

      Thank you ! Well yes it could have been better... ;) Thanks a lot for watching and commenting ! 🙌👍🏻🙏

    • @Builder-42
      @Builder-42 2 года назад +6

      I kinda like the damage that’s still their, gives it a more authentic and old style look to it. To me it looks more realistic like that then it would, if it was perfectly restored.

    • @wintersbattleofbands1144
      @wintersbattleofbands1144 2 года назад +5

      These imperfections are honor badges of survival.

  • @Hrochostaj
    @Hrochostaj 9 месяцев назад +2

    Hello, darling. We are your new big fans - me and my 3 yrs old boy. We are from a family of technologists and we are so happy to watch you work!!! Keeping fingers crossed in each video and highly excited when the work is done and everything works how it was meant. You should rename your brand as a RESCUER OF ABANDONED AND LOST. :-)

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  9 месяцев назад

      Hey Monika thank you very much for your support. So gratifying to know that kids watch my vids too !!! I also have two boys so it means a lot. Thank you 🙏

  • @bhl808
    @bhl808 Месяц назад +1

    Love the taking it all apart at the beginning! Every boys dream, taking things apart! You are a true craftsman!

  • @heavymetal19610
    @heavymetal19610 2 года назад +8

    Wonderful how you preserve history for all of us who remember the good ol' days! Thanks for sharing!

  • @user-hj9oz2gf5i
    @user-hj9oz2gf5i 2 года назад +3

    What a beautiful little train.

  • @LesterMoore
    @LesterMoore 2 года назад +2

    Wow! The previous generations really made and took great pride in their creations, even toys.

  • @nyceyes
    @nyceyes Год назад +5

    Another fabulous job. These videos are totally mesmerizing. The dry humor inserted here & there is nice, also (never overly done). For example, popping the packing air bubbles at the beginning. Who among us did not want to reach into the video and do that. 😆

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  Год назад +2

      Hey thank you so much !! 😀🙌

  • @chrissharp5073
    @chrissharp5073 2 года назад +9

    Saved from the dustbin of historical toys. You have achieved a remarkable restoration of this toy loco and your engineering skills are to be congratulated on especially the wheel remover tool. These large tin plate locos remind me of my childhood and it certainly bought back some happy memories. Job well done.

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much !!! I’m glad you enjoyed 😃🙌

  • @williamharris8367
    @williamharris8367 2 года назад +4

    My very favourite part of restoration videos is watching replacement parts be created from scratch. This video not only had that, but even the fabrication of a tool to remove the wheels! Thank-you, I enjoyed this very much. 👏

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +2

      Thanks again William !

  • @shnops
    @shnops 6 месяцев назад +1

    What you started with was truly a " rust bucket " ! What you recreated was a beauty !

  • @charismausa
    @charismausa Год назад +1

    Great job, no unnecessary puttying. I like that original look.

  • @amilcarmoncada1801
    @amilcarmoncada1801 2 года назад +13

    Excelente video de restauracion de este modelo de tren abandonado JEP de antes de la guerra, respetos y saludos desde Venezuela.💯🤜🔥🤛👍🙏💯💯

  • @arturrodrigues1345
    @arturrodrigues1345 2 года назад +34

    SNCF means Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, National society of French railroads.

  • @bennyboiart7781
    @bennyboiart7781 2 года назад +1

    The train seems almost joyous scuttling along the tracks at the end; you did a brilliant job breathing life back into this beautiful little toy!

  • @hersondomingo2564
    @hersondomingo2564 2 года назад +2

    You are a hero of restoration of old motel trains into new model trains. I like trains bro

  • @Calvinwiresner
    @Calvinwiresner 2 года назад +3

    Hats off to you for getting the train back to its almost original state! I own models trains that are not toys. Also, thanks for keeping the music down to a minimum, just to the end. Du bist toll!

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +1

      Thanks a lot Edgard 🙌👍🏻🙏

  • @stewall101
    @stewall101 2 года назад +4

    Gotta give a LIKE just for the 'lathe work'. 😎

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +2

      Thank you !! 🙌👍🏻🙏

  • @garyirvine6401
    @garyirvine6401 2 года назад +1

    I just happened across these videos....this guy has crazy skills !!!

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +1

      Thanks a lot for watching !!😃👍

  • @luciecomeau67
    @luciecomeau67 Год назад +1

    Awwww save me little bubbles to burst, I love it and it's very relaxing and above all addictive. Superb restoration

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  Год назад

      Thanks a lot Lucie 😌🙏

  • @killerkane1957
    @killerkane1957 2 года назад +4

    The tiny workers are very impressed with your effort. Their body language shows they have great respect and reverence for the new life of the engine and tender.

  • @terohyvarinen4358
    @terohyvarinen4358 2 года назад +5

    First of all: thank you for your videos! There are many reasons why I appreciate them. In random order: great workmanship, relaxed atmosphere without shock effects so typical of our days, great recording, the work soundscapes and the music you have chosen, just the love of old toys, the joy of doing something by yourself and not once more buying more things. I wish there was at least somebody alive who have actually made these toys decades ago. He/she should absolutely see your videos!

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +1

      Thank you very much for these words Tero !!! Really appreciate it !

  • @garageman_
    @garageman_ Год назад +1

    The wheel tool is very clever, very cool!

  • @rogerioserra9912
    @rogerioserra9912 Год назад +1

    Sensacional! Esta foi a melhor restauração até agora! Receba meus aplausos! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @tracytron7162
    @tracytron7162 Год назад +4

    I find it interesting how so many of these older toys are assembled by metal flaps holding things in place whereas today it's usually just done with glue and screws

  • @Eggacutie
    @Eggacutie 2 года назад +6

    I love how Neat and Shiny the Piston Rods are. I alao Love seeing them in Action.

  • @jaisvikt
    @jaisvikt 2 года назад +1

    A jeweler's craft augmented by flair with excellent showmanship.

  • @weldorman8495
    @weldorman8495 2 года назад +2

    Very, very nice. Well worth waiting for.

  • @nancymills1884
    @nancymills1884 2 года назад +6

    WOW! I am amazed at the transformation… I couldn’t imagine the finished train could look so fantastic. Awesome work!

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад

      Thank you very much Nancy !! 😀👍🏻🙌

  • @Md_11_
    @Md_11_ 6 месяцев назад +11

    What did they do to spencer?😭

  • @raytheron
    @raytheron 2 года назад +1

    What an absolutely stunning restauration!

  • @lolcec81
    @lolcec81 Год назад +1

    Комментарий в поддержку канала и ролика, а также труда мастера.

  • @eberhard4674
    @eberhard4674 2 года назад +3

    Wonderful !! Thanks

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +2

      Thank you !! 🙌👍🏻

  • @janecob3767
    @janecob3767 2 года назад +3

    Excelente!!!
    ME encantan sus ayudantes y es una gran reconstrucción, abrazos desde Perú 🇵🇪😘

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +2

      Michas gracias !! 🙏🙏🙏

  • @gianluigi6380
    @gianluigi6380 Месяц назад +1

    This is a very form of Art! Incredibile the device construction to remove the wheels!

  • @dv8r685
    @dv8r685 2 года назад +1

    Santa approved workmanship...well done sir!!

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад

      Many thanks ! 🙏🙌👍🏻

  • @SylvanSkywatcher
    @SylvanSkywatcher 2 года назад +6

    Extremely talented with the patience of Job!

  • @shtetc
    @shtetc 2 года назад +3

    Great work! Thank you

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +2

      Thank you !! 🙏👍🏻

  • @le_souverainiste_francais7420
    @le_souverainiste_francais7420 11 месяцев назад +2

    My grandfather have the same train, with all the wagons and it still working.

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  11 месяцев назад +1

      Wow c’est une petite pépite que vous avez là. Rare d’en trouver complets… merci !!

  • @julianomontoya2185
    @julianomontoya2185 2 года назад +2

    Ahhhhhhhh the pops so satisfying

  • @DANYMITERESTORATION
    @DANYMITERESTORATION 2 года назад +6

    So worthy restoring and as always you did it justice. Great work and enjoyable video.

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +2

      Thank you so much !!🙌🙌🙏👍🏻

  • @harshithimanshu2743
    @harshithimanshu2743 2 года назад +5

    finally !!!! after a long time , a long video , haha :D nice video , pls upload more videos :)

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +3

      😁 I realize now the previous videos were really too short ! 🤨 Thanks a lot !! 🙌🙏👍🏻

    • @harshithimanshu2743
      @harshithimanshu2743 2 года назад +3

      @@TheFabrik your welcome :) u r best :)

  • @darrelwoolley7291
    @darrelwoolley7291 9 месяцев назад +1

    Another absolutely beautiful restoration.
    These were truly incredibly crafted toys

  • @xxsparrowxx8568
    @xxsparrowxx8568 Год назад +1

    I never would have thought I could enjoy watching something be restored like this. I love your videos and your restorations are amazing!!!!!

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  Год назад

      Glad to hear that ! Thank you very much 🙌🙌🙌

  • @trainboy7
    @trainboy7 2 года назад +59

    Now I'm curious to see what the Rolling Stock for this type of Toy Train was like.

  • @disposable_income_andy
    @disposable_income_andy Год назад +10

    Man, this has a huge monolithic feel to it. Reminds me a lot of the trains from Goldeneye and Snowpiercer, or a steam version of the combine razor trains from Half-Life 2.

    • @MrAlex-ej8ov
      @MrAlex-ej8ov Год назад +1

      it's a streamliner, based on real streamlined trains from the art-deco era. If you google it you can find where to see one IRL. As in, a train in this style, not this exact one.

  • @john172867
    @john172867 2 года назад +1

    Full disclosure... I skipped ahead several times to see the end result.
    Nice job!

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +1

      😃👍🏻 Thanks a lot John !

  • @jessiejames2155
    @jessiejames2155 2 года назад +1

    That was worth it !
    Thanx for the fun, man !
    I did one too . It was garbage...now it's in my display cabinet !
    It took me weeks to finish it at work ...
    Now, it's beautiful !

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад

      Thanks a lot !!! 👍🏻🙏🙌

  • @welshpete12
    @welshpete12 2 года назад +3

    You have done a wonderful job on that !

  • @charamspaint
    @charamspaint 2 года назад +5

    If only real locomotives could be restored this easily

  • @Trainman0401
    @Trainman0401 2 года назад +1

    Unbelievable! Wish I had your patience and talent for bringing old toys back to life! 👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👍👍

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад

      Thank you Larry !! 😃🙌

  • @wayneandrus307
    @wayneandrus307 2 года назад +1

    What beautiful, careful work. Thus is ART and Restoration brought together.

  • @nileswilson577
    @nileswilson577 2 года назад +4

    You my friend are 2% magician and 80% talented. I knew that you could do it, super duper great job. I knew it was the coolest. 🤗 Hands down the Best. 🦁

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +3

      Thank you so much !!! 🙌👍🏻🙏

    • @NoaZeevi
      @NoaZeevi 2 года назад +4

      What’s the other %8 percent?

    • @Tim-57
      @Tim-57 2 года назад

      @@NoaZeevi
      Or 18%

    • @NinjaLinked
      @NinjaLinked 2 года назад +1

      And a 100% reason to remember the name

  • @rosebricksis
    @rosebricksis 2 года назад +3

    Wow- Oh my god-
    I am in SHOCK! Right before my eyes you turn this rusty piece of junk into a shiny train! I am sharing this with my friends. This is AMAZING!!

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +2

      Thank you very much !!! 👍🏻🙌🙏

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +2

      Oh thank you very much !!! 😍 🙏

  • @karavalle12
    @karavalle12 4 месяца назад +1

    Je revoyez pour la deuxième fois 👏👏👏votre magnifique restauration ! C’est avec un goût excellent parfait👌

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  4 месяца назад

      Merci beaucoup 😋

  • @kdegutis
    @kdegutis 2 года назад +1

    Enjoy the details. The train engineer figurines are a nice touch of humor.

  • @dirtyhairy8884
    @dirtyhairy8884 2 года назад +3

    Fantastic work & restoration, looks amazing!!👍👍👊👏👏👏👏👏

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +2

      Thank you very much !!! 😃 👍

  • @scottdutton1307
    @scottdutton1307 2 года назад +7

    You've developed a wonderful set of skills. Very relaxing to watch somebody take the care to do the job right.

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much 🙏

  • @m551sheridan5
    @m551sheridan5 2 года назад +2

    Excellent work

  • @glengreen362
    @glengreen362 5 месяцев назад +1

    It's probably been said before, but the only flaw in an otherwise perfect restoration is with the front driving wheels. They are out of quarter. If it were adjusted, the locomotive would run more smoothly around the track. I was very impressed with the wheel pulling gadget you manufactured, and with your ability to fashion new small parts. Very impressive.

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  5 месяцев назад

      I missed that point ;) Anyway thanks a lot !!! 🙏

  • @DennisMurphey
    @DennisMurphey 2 года назад +3

    Outstanding video, I work on 1940s and 50s model trains and have a few of the old ones. But I like to gut the windup which is usually broken, restore the sheet metal then adapt a 50s electric motor chassis so i can run it on my layout. I one cast metal body that must weight 2 or 3 pounds. Excellent video and technique, you are an artist is the restoration process. Thank You so much for sharing. Dennis in Virginia

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +1

      Hi Dennis ! Thank you very much for watching and commenting !!! 🙌👍🏻🙏

    • @stevenwestfall7638
      @stevenwestfall7638 2 года назад +1

      It'd be real easy to slap a Marx motor into that. I love that shell.

  • @ciaranburke3243
    @ciaranburke3243 2 года назад +3

    Nice job, especially the new machined buffers 👌

  • @scottmorgan5370
    @scottmorgan5370 2 года назад +1

    Fascinating... Reminds me of what my grandfather used to say to me all the time. He said, "For almost every job I do, I have to make a tool to do it with."

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +1

      Grandfathers are always right 😉

  • @donaldlamendola8294
    @donaldlamendola8294 2 года назад +1

    BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! By far the best model train restoration video I have ever seen! Stunning and you my friend have a gift. God Bless!!!

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад

      Oh thank you very much !!! 😃👍🏻

  • @charitybrown4274
    @charitybrown4274 2 года назад +3

    Awesome Job!! That’s Fantastic!! 👍😁

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +2

      Thanks again !!! 😃👍🏻

  • @grahampickering1560
    @grahampickering1560 2 года назад +3

    100% perfect! So looking forward to the next video 🛠🚂🚃🚃

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +2

      👌🏻Thank you !! 🙌👍🏻🙏

  • @marcocattaneo9974
    @marcocattaneo9974 2 года назад +1

    Yep, the JEP works again! Again, awesome video :)

  • @spingleboygle
    @spingleboygle 2 года назад +1

    i love crazy train designs like this one. man were old streamliners just the best

  • @magicguystudios7940
    @magicguystudios7940 2 года назад +3

    You are an absolute pro at restoring toys

    • @uvaismk2313
      @uvaismk2313 2 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/bBZDCyW_47A/видео.html

  • @hillonwheels8838
    @hillonwheels8838 2 года назад +4

    This restoration made me so happy to watch. The attention to detail and keeping it original down to the color is awesome and is missing in a lot of the other channels who do this. Great job.

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад

      Thanks a lot for these gratifying words !! 👍🏻🙏🙌 Glad you enjoyed 👌🏻

  • @johnjeanb
    @johnjeanb 20 дней назад +1

    I love your restoration work.
    On the 1937 catalogue the same loco is not proposed but a non-aerodynamique one, Axle arrangement 240 (120 as we say in France) and is listed as "train mécanique numéro 7" with a battery in tender and a front light in the loco.
    The same loco as yours is on the 1940 catalogue as part of train n°6 "de luxe" with a front light on the loco and the tender could host a 4.5 V "batterie de lampe de poche". Pre-war markings are "Nord".
    This loco is also in the 1954 catalogue with train n° 6 "de Luxe" with a 4.5 V battery in the tender and the front light on the loco. The difference is post WW2, the loco was marked as SNCF with its logo on them on the - then added - smoke deflectors.
    So all the JEP locos I mentionned were De Luxe with a clock work motor and a provision to install a flat 4.5 V battery to light up the lamp screwed at the front of the loco. The same loco was also produced with an electric motor with a mechanical direction switch (transversally on top of the loco.
    To be noted that the cheaper locos (not the De Luxe version) were lithographed
    I cannot be more precise as I don't have all JEP catalogues.

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  19 дней назад

      Wow thank ms a lot for all these precious infos ! I didn’t know there was a battery in there ! I’m now looking for another loco with the original battery 😌

    • @johnjeanb
      @johnjeanb 19 дней назад

      @@TheFabrik They were normal batteries (installed by the user), not rechargeable ones. So if you find one with a battery then it will likely be very corroded by the acid.

  • @thelegogunsmith4230
    @thelegogunsmith4230 Год назад +1

    These types of videos will never not be satisfying

  • @harshithimanshu2743
    @harshithimanshu2743 2 года назад +3

    0:33 lol , i used to do this when i was a small kid

  • @Toystorations
    @Toystorations 2 года назад +3

    That clockwork is incredibly fascinating, but it must be equally as rewarding to restore. Good job :)

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +1

      These clockwork mechanisms are amazing ⚙️Thanks a lot for watching and commenting 🙏

    • @kathleenking47
      @kathleenking47 2 года назад

      I love the way, he uses those 2 toy men😊

  • @gregbolitho9775
    @gregbolitho9775 2 года назад +1

    Geez, wish I had half your tools an half ya talent. I'd have my retirement project an some kids would have some toys.

  • @razorboyXVII
    @razorboyXVII 2 года назад +4

    Extraordinary restore!

    • @uvaismk2313
      @uvaismk2313 2 года назад +1

      ruclips.net/video/bBZDCyW_47A/видео.html

  • @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL
    @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL 2 года назад +6

    You have restored a beautiful toy, great job 👍

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +3

      Thanks again !! 🙌

  • @deanledford5661
    @deanledford5661 2 года назад +1

    Never stop ! You're so refreshing to watch. Thanks.

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад

      Thank you !!! New vid soon 😉✌️

  • @debbiesmith8248
    @debbiesmith8248 Год назад +1

    Very stylishly done. It looks amazing.

  • @Damien.D
    @Damien.D 2 года назад +9

    There's no way it could have been electric since the clockwork drive is present. The lamp socket is probably used to have a bulb under the chimney to heat oil to produce smoke.
    This model probably takes inspiration from the streamlined engines from PLM, wich were put under SNCF ownership after the war (SNCF dates from 1937). These were the only streamlined locos in France as far as I know. And these were (and the whole train) painted... blue!
    (Fantastic work by the way)

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +2

      Hi Damien thanks a lot for watching and commenting. I thought it may have had an electric motor before. Wow I would have like to have that smoke system 😳 Thanks for all these infos.. again😉

    • @dogerecords5312
      @dogerecords5312 2 года назад +6

      @@TheFabrik its entirely possible it just had a light, if I'm not mistaken Lionel made some wind ups with battery powered headlights.

    • @damianstellabott3613
      @damianstellabott3613 2 года назад +5

      It looked like the battery may have been in the tender.

    • @Petemonster62
      @Petemonster62 2 года назад +4

      @@dogerecords5312 - I think Hafner also made some of their wind-up locomotives with a battery powered headlight.

    • @samuelfellows6923
      @samuelfellows6923 2 года назад +3

      I think smoke would be a bit too realistic, just a light

  • @magicguystudios7940
    @magicguystudios7940 2 года назад +3

    Amazing locomotive

  • @TheMartinchostar
    @TheMartinchostar 2 года назад +2

    Simply awesome job!!! Can´t believe what you've done out of this old rusty train...Congrats!

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад

      Thank you very much !

  • @yorgunsamuray
    @yorgunsamuray 2 года назад +1

    You know the thing is old when you can remove the rivets by bare hands (or gloved hands in this case)
    What I thought to be the pitting was the coal stack carved onto the piece...wow.
    Making a tool just to remove things from a particular toy, with painting and all....shows dedication. Loved the video.

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад

      Thank you very much !!! Glad you enjoyed 😌🙌

  • @balsawood6640
    @balsawood6640 2 года назад +12

    nice job!
    the engine looks like it has been in the bottom of a ocean when you electric pickled it

    • @williamharris8367
      @williamharris8367 2 года назад +7

      It was so satisfying watching the layers of rust and corrosion just dissolve away!

    • @balsawood6640
      @balsawood6640 2 года назад +5

      @@williamharris8367 yep!

  • @finlayfraser9952
    @finlayfraser9952 2 года назад +3

    Wonderful job!

  • @gerardomartinez9747
    @gerardomartinez9747 2 года назад +1

    Congratulations your words are great Like'em a lot this train got renewed as new.

  • @jaybruz.5688
    @jaybruz.5688 2 года назад +1

    absolutely amazing, that is art right there.

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад

      Many thanks Jay 🙌

  • @drosselvonflugel4886
    @drosselvonflugel4886 2 года назад +3

    Great work!

    • @TheFabrik
      @TheFabrik  2 года назад +2

      Thank you !! 👍🏻🙏

    • @drosselvonflugel4886
      @drosselvonflugel4886 2 года назад +1

      @@TheFabrik Will your next video be the other train?