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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 31 Finale)
This is officially the final episode of the Christmas Series of 2025. I’d like to extent a sincere thank you to everyone who has been a part of this series and my UA-cam experience in general. Thank you all, and have a wonderful New Year.
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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 30)
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Among my grand collection of Tyco model pieces, is my equally as interesting service manual. These would have been given to Tyco service centers and used as reference guides.
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 29)
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Here is a short look at my Tyco A-Team set from 1984.
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 28)
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Ever wondered what happens to the projects that didn’t make the cut, the locomotives that were “too far gone”? Well this video will answer all your questions.
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 27)
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I’ve collected a number of HO track cleaning cars over the years, here’s a look at 4 I found most interesting of them all.
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 26)
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First of, This is officially the farthest I have ever made it in the Christmas special in history. Second off this is a look at getting my set of Varney F7s back up and running. I had a heck of a time swapping out the zinc rotted parts with some good sourced ones I had. Glad this one is finally moving.
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 25)
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Merry Christmas everyone! Share what Santa Brought you down below!
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 24)
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Here is a Quick Look at my Lionel HO Polar Express. I do like this model, but it has a lot of room for improvement in my opinion.
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 23)
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A classic style restoration of one of Tyco’s Santa Fe GP20s.
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 22)
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During 1991-1993 Tyco’s model trains began to become a thing of the past. They outsourced their production and shortly after cut model trains out of their market. Here are two of my sets from this short era.
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 21)
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In the mid 80s Bachmann produced a series of “tracksters”. These were often road vehicles that had been converted to hi-railers. I have been able to obtain 3 so far, here they are in all their glory.
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 20)
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American flyer, mainly known for their S gauge contributions, dipped into the HO market here and there. Later on they produced a few very unique and interesting action accessories. Here I showcase all 3 of mine, and demonstrate them in action.
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 19)
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In the Redbox era of Tyco, many are unaware of the smoking versions of some of the locomotives made at the time. The 0-4-0, 0-6-0, and 4-4-0 American were all made in a smoking version for 1962-63. Here’s my few examples.
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 18)
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Took a step back with this one. Just unboxing a few packages with some interesting pieces inside, stay tuned.
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 17)
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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 17)
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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 15)
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 14)
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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 14)
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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 12)
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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 11)
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 10)
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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 10)
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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 9)
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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 8)
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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 5)
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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 4)
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 3)
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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special (Episode 3)
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special 2024 (Episode 2)
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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special 2024 (Episode 2)
DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special 2024 (Episode 1)
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DirtyDan’s Trains Christmas Special 2024 (Episode 1)
Found! Tyco’s Elusive Union Pacific 2-8-0
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Found! Tyco’s Elusive Union Pacific 2-8-0

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  • @DLW8209
    @DLW8209 6 днів тому

    Dan, I’m impressed. I just got my Chattanooga 638 out of storage after 50 years. I have a young friend to give it to. I don’t know anything about repair, but I can’t get it to run. It looks great. Any tips? I’m getting 18v on my tracks.

    • @dirtydanstrains1414
      @dirtydanstrains1414 6 днів тому

      @@DLW8209 it could be a number of different things, most likely just a seized motor. It’s hard to diagnose without really being able to get my hands on it.

    • @DLW8209
      @DLW8209 6 днів тому

      Would you like to have a go at it?

    • @dirtydanstrains1414
      @dirtydanstrains1414 6 днів тому

      @@DLW8209 If you’d be willing to send it out absolutely. I have a P.O. Box for this exact purpose. I can give you some of my contact info if you are genuinely interested.

    • @DLW8209
      @DLW8209 6 днів тому

      I am

    • @dirtydanstrains1414
      @dirtydanstrains1414 6 днів тому

      @ shoot me an email at danielhauck67@gmail.com, I’m happy to help you out.

  • @ragan989
    @ragan989 7 днів тому

    What is the title of the song used in the intro

  • @theoldbayrailfan
    @theoldbayrailfan 7 днів тому

    What is the site called?

  • @janosnagy5777
    @janosnagy5777 12 днів тому

    Magyar nyelven nem lehetne?

  • @chrispetri1456
    @chrispetri1456 13 днів тому

    Great video!! As far as the armature/commutator, mine is damaged. Any source for replacement? Not sure if the amx slot cars that use the pancake body are interchangeable.

    • @dirtydanstrains1414
      @dirtydanstrains1414 13 днів тому

      @@chrispetri1456 honestly that I’m not sure of, if you need a replacement though your only option really is to find another motor with a good one.

  • @toolsteel8482
    @toolsteel8482 15 днів тому

    I remember this commercial for Chattanooga choo choo. @ 2 minutes in it looks like one of the drivers is off the rail

  • @BLUE6_6
    @BLUE6_6 16 днів тому

    Great job!!!! I have to start taking apart a bachmann Amtrak metroliner that I bought used off of eBay is getting power but the motor is not turning over so I have to take it completely apart and do a resto like what you did to your locomotive.... You gave great tips!

  • @BLUE6_6
    @BLUE6_6 16 днів тому

    I don't remember seeing you clean the commentator

  • @BLUE6_6
    @BLUE6_6 16 днів тому

    We have the same color channel locks .. lol

  • @theoldbayrailfan
    @theoldbayrailfan 16 днів тому

    I found one for sale and I’m really hoping I win. I always wanted one of them since I saw your video a couple years back.

  • @HarryWarren1223
    @HarryWarren1223 16 днів тому

    Dan, congratulations!! I'm so proud of you for finally getting the opportunity to finish the series in its entirety. I'm excited to see where 2025 and future years takes the future of the channel. Your content is always legendary. Happy New Year, Dan! Congratulations once again on your achievement. Safe travels into the future. 1:41 wild strabag sighting!!!

  • @rj29productions
    @rj29productions 16 днів тому

    Awesome to see you finish it, loved all the vids!

  • @jimorlando5700
    @jimorlando5700 16 днів тому

    I enjoyed the videos!

  • @JacksonYoung-h4b
    @JacksonYoung-h4b 17 днів тому

    Yo man you put so much effort into these videos

  • @casstelles
    @casstelles 17 днів тому

    I'm one of the subscribers that who followed the series of the 31 episodes till the end. Congrats till the end for following through with your goal. Although it might not be all about trains, it is a fitting end. Also, a "Happy New Year": I look forward to future video(s) when you have time. Also, you can slow down the pace to focus on future projects about model railroad subjects or other things. Just don't burn yourself. (Hint: you can do weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly videos.)

  • @brianbenson1973
    @brianbenson1973 17 днів тому

    You Rock Dan! 🎸 Happy new year 🎉

  • @thetoontrain473
    @thetoontrain473 17 днів тому

    Glad to be here, happy 2025!

  • @gregorydixon8921
    @gregorydixon8921 17 днів тому

    Enjoyed the Chrissy vids Dan , hope to see more updates in the new year .

  • @orangecatfarm7194
    @orangecatfarm7194 17 днів тому

    I loved watching the series each day! Thank-you so much, it always brightened my day to see a new video posted to enjoy. Have a great New Year!

  • @thundercreekcustoms
    @thundercreekcustoms 17 днів тому

    Glad to see you finish out this series.

  • @donaldlamendola8294
    @donaldlamendola8294 17 днів тому

    Thank you Dan for putting together a great series. God Bless and Happy New Year 🎉

  • @mattsrrvideos3935
    @mattsrrvideos3935 17 днів тому

    YOOO HE DID IT! Great video Dan, glad to have you as a good friend! Happy New Year!

  • @oldsguy71
    @oldsguy71 17 днів тому

    Good job Dan! The series was fantastic, can't wait to see future content!

  • @paulburns3788
    @paulburns3788 17 днів тому

    Happy new year Dirty Dan I like your videos like always also for the history storys

  • @metrickarma
    @metrickarma 17 днів тому

    Congrats on finishing it man!!

  • @TunnelMotorMann
    @TunnelMotorMann 17 днів тому

    Congrats Dan, on finishing the series! It was a joy to watch your videos and learn about a few new things and see some old memories. Have a Happy New Year and can't wait to see you got planned for next year!

  • @WWIIREBEL
    @WWIIREBEL 17 днів тому

    Not gonna lie....2024 has been a good year, that it seems ,has gone by so fast,lol. Dan? You sir, are a good man. Keep up the great work . And Happy New Year !!.May 2025 be an epic one!.

  • @coreypage2851
    @coreypage2851 17 днів тому

    I enjoyed Dan! Good work, and Happy New Year! Here's to another good one!

  • @ecidaho
    @ecidaho 17 днів тому

    Congrats Dan! Thanks for all the videos and hard work! Take care and Happy New Year!

  • @jimorlando5700
    @jimorlando5700 17 днів тому

    Nice spot in the woods!

  • @caboosech
    @caboosech 17 днів тому

    Some great train videos

  • @randallellison6421
    @randallellison6421 17 днів тому

    This was one for the history books, Dan! Happy New Year! Here's to more fun with trains!

  • @jamessneed8789
    @jamessneed8789 17 днів тому

    For thirty-one days, you entertained me and I loved it. Thank you and have a happy New Year 🎉

  • @spproductions5103
    @spproductions5103 17 днів тому

    He did it, he actually finished the Christmas series after all these years of teasing, congratulations mr heglert.

  • @CedarLakeRailfanner
    @CedarLakeRailfanner 17 днів тому

    THE PRINTER

    • @metrickarma
      @metrickarma 17 днів тому

      That was immediately what I thought!!!

  • @K4s_Person
    @K4s_Person 17 днів тому

    I honestly thought he was gonna reach behind that log and pull out another printer to throw in the pit

  • @TheSanCarlosRailfan
    @TheSanCarlosRailfan 17 днів тому

    Epic finale Dan

  • @rusty.ramrod
    @rusty.ramrod 17 днів тому

    Very cool...! ...thanx for all your effort Dan

  • @jimorlando5700
    @jimorlando5700 17 днів тому

    Great video, I’d love to get a scan of the Plymouth Switcher, F9, and GP20. Hoseeker has some of the stuff but not all.

  • @jimorlando5700
    @jimorlando5700 17 днів тому

    The Plymouth Switcher is a CR4.

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 18 днів тому

    great vlog keep up the great vlog on channel thanks for share

  • @ecidaho
    @ecidaho 18 днів тому

    Cool manual. Would be great as pdf. Hoseeker may be interested to house. Cool to have all the diagrams in one place. Take care Dan. Thanks!

  • @brianbenson1973
    @brianbenson1973 18 днів тому

    That is the holy grail of Tyco model trains Dan! So cool you found that vintage service book! 😎

  • @HarryWarren1223
    @HarryWarren1223 18 днів тому

    An incredible find. Someday this will be christened as the official DIRTYDAN Bible.

  • @HarryWarren1223
    @HarryWarren1223 18 днів тому

    A certified DIRTYDAN classic, thank you for bringing back and keeping this absolute legend alive after all these years

  • @HarryWarren1223
    @HarryWarren1223 18 днів тому

    hold up, that Penn Central 4335 shell looks oddly familiar, I believe I sold that exact engine YEARS ago

  • @VintageRoadRail
    @VintageRoadRail 18 днів тому

    Nice video! I have this set still sealed in the box, but to be honest the shrink wrap is hanging on by a thread. lol

  • @casstelles
    @casstelles 18 днів тому

    I have the saddle tanker 0-4-0T as a recent purchase along with about every type of aluminum Mantua passenger cars in my collection. There is something that I would say about the F units with different country marks on them. This is the country that they were manufactures in. "HK" would be Hong Kong before it was absorbed by China, and "Aus" was most likely Austria which may have been something that Roco made for Tyco. As far as "US" marking, this would be the USA as an obvious guess.

  • @donaldlamendola8294
    @donaldlamendola8294 18 днів тому

    Thank you for sharing Dan! That's a unique find. You will see lots of Lionel Service manuals, and even American Flyer. I did search EBAY after watching this. I found two of these manuals listed right now. One has the car pages your missing, and the other is very similar to yours. Putting that aside, you should consider writing your own "Service Manual" for vintage HO Trains. With your knowledge it be a hit! Have a Happy New Year my friend.

  • @WWIIREBEL
    @WWIIREBEL 18 днів тому

    dan, I bet if you do get that info scanned and online, the website hoseeker would love you ,lol