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O Gauge Williams Santa Fe Diesel Non Powered Locomotive Project
Hi folks…welcome to MTS! Just a quick video. I’ve had this non powered locomotive on the shelf for a couple years. Needed a replacement rear pilot assembly and some other small tasks to get back to an operational non powered unit. Pretty simple overall, but glad to get it out of the workshop.
Hope you enjoy the video. Thanks for watching and I’ll see you down the line!
Hope you enjoy the video. Thanks for watching and I’ll see you down the line!
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Unboxing Lionel’s Latest L&N U28C Diesel Locomotive
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Hi folks… Welcome to MTS! Today, we are unboxing Lionel’s latest L&N U28C diesel locomotive. Also share a story about a previous U28CG that I had about 15 years ago. Then we’ll get it on the layout with a mixed freight train of L&N rolling stock! Feels like Osborne Yard all those years ago! Hope you enjoy the video. Thanks for watching and I’ll see you down the line.
Lionel WP F3 ABA Diesel PWC Set with Story
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Hi folks, welcome to MTS. Today, we’re going to do an unboxing. This is a Lionel Western Pacific F3 ABA set from the post war celebration series released in the late nineties. This set also has an interesting story. We will perform some routine maintenance to get this set back up and running. I will also go through the programming process using a cab 2 remote. Then run the set on my layout pull...
Lionel Polar Express Threw an Eccentric Gear…Let’s Fix it!
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Hi folks, welcome to MTS. Today, we have a Lionel Berkshire Jr Locomotive that has sheared off the two teeth at the end of the eccentric gear. We’ll disassemble, identify the replacement part by looking at Lionel’s parts website, then replace eccentric gear assembly so the Polar Express can finish its Christmas Eve run! Thanks for watching and I’ll see you down the line.
Christmas Trains on the Club Layout
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Having some fun running some Christmas trains on the layout at the Mellwood Antique Mall with some members of the Lionel Operating Club. If you look closely, you can see I was finally able to get that North Pole General Steam engine from one of my previous videos up and running.
2024 O Gauge Christmas Trains
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Hi folks welcome MTS. As we wrap up 2024, I wanted to put together a video of some new Christmas trains both on my layout, around, and even ‘N’ our Christmas tree. I want to thank all of my subscribers for your support and feedback this year. I really enjoy sharing my experiences in this great hobby with all of you. Looking forward to more repairs, postwar revivals, unboxings, and just running ...
MTH Rail King Union Pacific FEF Steam Locomotive Not Working…Will It Run?
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Hi folks…welcome to MTS. Today we have an O Gauge MTH Rail King Union Pacific FEF steam locomotive (30-1151-1) that I picked up off of eBay as not working. This has the Protosounds set up and I’ve had good luck getting these going again. We’ll unpack, do a quick inspection, then get right into the tender to assess the situation. I’ve been watching for one of these FEF style locomotives for a wh...
Let’s Revive a Classic Lionel 2065 Steam Locomotive!
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Hi Folks…welcome to MTS. As shown in my previous video of the classic Lionel train set revival, we are going to get into this Lionel 2065 steam locomotive with the 4-6-4 driver configuration. This one just needed some lubrication and a little bit of cleanup to get back up and running. Hope you enjoy the video and maybe helps you with one of your projects. Thanks for watching and I’ll see you do...
Classic Lionel Train Set Revival and Rust Removal
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Hi folks…welcome to MTS! Going to revive an old Lionel train set from the 50’s that was stored in a moisture rich environment. In this video I will break down each piece of rolling stock and collect the truck assemblies and other rusted metal pieces in a plastic bin. I’m using a solvent called Evapo-rust made by CRC and I was very impressed with the results. I’ve also cleaned the plastic pieces...
Unboxing Menard’s Tulsa Tank Train Set - Santa Fe F3 Black Bonnet Scheme
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Hi folks, welcome to MTS. Today we’re going to unbox Menard’s latest O Gauge train set, the Tulsa Tank Train! Very impressed with this set. Didn’t set up the 3 rail tubular track oval with the power supply, but loved running it on my layout. Hope you enjoy the video…thanks for watching and I’ll see you down the line!
A Tale of Two Switchers - Lionel Diesel Switcher Repair
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Hi folks…welcome to MTS. Today we have a couple Lionel postwar diesel switchers. Owner states that neither engines are working. Since these are from the postwar era, shouldn’t take much to get them going. We’ll start with the Union Pacific 635 with the 2 position e unit, then work on the MKT 600 with the 3 position e unit. Hope you enjoy the video. Thanks for watching and I’ll see you down the ...
Haunted Rails 2024
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Haunted Rails 2024 presented by The Lionel Operating Club at the Mellwood Antique Mall in Louisville, Ky through the first week of November.
MTH NYC GP-9 Diesel Locomotive with TMCC
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Hi folks…welcome to MTS! Ya never know what you’re gonna get! Today we have a MTH NYC GP-9 diesel locomotive that I recently picked up on eBay. Description stated the it operated in forward, neutral, and reverse but didn’t have sounds. Thinking this was an original Protosound unit I thought it may need a full Protosound reset or top board replacement.  That’s where it gets interesting. Hope yo...
MTH Tether Replacement GS-2 Daylight Steam Locomotive
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MTH Tether Replacement GS-2 Daylight Steam Locomotive
Classic Prewar Lionel 238 Locomotive Revival
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Classic Prewar Lionel 238 Locomotive Revival
MTH Tinplate Traditions 263E Locomotive Repair
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MTH Tinplate Traditions 263E Locomotive Repair
Classic Lionel 1655 Scout Locomotive Revival
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Classic Lionel 1655 Scout Locomotive Revival
Dawkins Line Rail Trail Railroad Highlights
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Dawkins Line Rail Trail Railroad Highlights
Lionel PW #57 AEC Diesel Switcher Revival plus 6 PW Switcher Run
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Lionel PW #57 AEC Diesel Switcher Revival plus 6 PW Switcher Run
La Grange Railroad Museum Model Train Show May 11, 2024
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La Grange Railroad Museum Model Train Show May 11, 2024
Modifying Menards O Gauge Transparent Hopper
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Modifying Menards O Gauge Transparent Hopper
Unboxing Menard’s Transparent Hoppers with LED Lighting
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Unboxing Menard’s Transparent Hoppers with LED Lighting
Let’s Setup a Switch to Run DCS or Conventional on my Layout
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Let’s Setup a Switch to Run DCS or Conventional on my Layout
Unbox & Operating Lionel Norfolk Southern GoRail Legacy SD60E Diesel Locomotive
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Unbox & Operating Lionel Norfolk Southern GoRail Legacy SD60E Diesel Locomotive
Lionel MPC Era Amtrak F3 Diesel Revival
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Lionel MPC Era Amtrak F3 Diesel Revival
Let’s Install a Williams Reverse Board in a Rail King Steam Locomotive
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Let’s Install a Williams Reverse Board in a Rail King Steam Locomotive
MTH Railking 2-6-0 Union Pacific Locomotive…the project that wasn’t!
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MTH Railking 2-6-0 Union Pacific Locomotive…the project that wasn’t!
Nice set. I hope they offer the engines only.
Are the trucks on the tank cars and the non powered A unit metal? How are you liking the set.... Pros/cons. I'm thinking about getting the set.
Trucks are plastic with metal wheels and axles. Overall liking this set. I was able to get the 6 dealer tank car set and have it running on my upper level of the layout toward the end of my latest video. Only con is the couplers on the tank cars are a little weak. But this was easily remedied the small black zip ties. For the price, I don’t think you can go wrong with this set. Thank you for your questions.
Thanks for this great tutorial!
Warning conductive oil will cause you or the next person that gets your train stuff major trouble. I had a engine that had the can motor in the truck and someone used conductive oil and it got into the brushes and, and that is why the electronic reverse circuit was damaged. I repaired the reverse board and then had to take apart the trucks and the brush end of each motor and clean out as much of the conductive oil that I could and then it was no longer sparking and shorting like it was and now it is great engine now. To me there is really only one reasonable and safe place for conductive oil. The pick up sliders on the wheels of your two rail trains, as long as it is not close to the motor brushes.
I agree. I don’t use Altas Conductive lubricant/cleaner on DC can motors. However, I haven’t seen any performance issues with using it sparingly in Lionel’s Pullmor style AC motors. Thank you for your comment.
How did you order the caboose? I can’t find it offered on their website or app. Nice video, thank you for your time and effort.
Thank you for your comment. I had purchased the caboose when I bought the Tulsa Set back in October.
THAT MUSIC WILL DRIVE YOU NUTS
Yeah…this was one of my earlier videos. I have gotten away from adding background music. Takes away from the content that I am sharing. Thanks!
Nice pick up and good work
Thanks…appreciate the feedback!
k-line named it right the midnight chief
Menards has definitely cut themselves a place in the “toy train” market for sure. Now let’s see if they produce a 3 car add on of cars with a completely different set on numbers, or single release cars with different numbers.
I ended up getting the six car dealer’s pack of the same cars. Sure enough, different set of numbers. Only drawback was the yellow ‘reflective’ markings were a different shade of yellow. I was able to mix them in, so not as noticeable. Also had to zip tie the couplers to prevent uncoupling while in motion. Agree that they are well on their way in the “toy train” market. Thanks for your comment!
Fantastic Review! Love your layout.
Thanks so much!
What about the rust? Even a wipe down with WD 40 helps to remove rust without getting too involved.
Beautiful set thanks for sharing.
Thanks…appreciate the feedback!
What scale is this? O gauge ? Is this the scale that works best with 1/64 hot wheels? Please and thank you
Scale is going to be closer to 1:43, O gauge. Hot wheels 1:64 scale would too small. Thank you for your questions.
It’s a great looking engine. I love the looks of the old-time freight engines. But I stay clear of the Lionel new electronics. I feel they are prone to failure. But if that happens, you’re the guy to repair it. Happy new year bless you and your family. One other thing. I believe that was a GE engine 2500 Horse. If so, I ran a pair of those that were painted for Conrail. They were dedicated engines. To run to Burns Harbor, and back to Elkhart Yard. The main consist of the Train was always steel coils. If you have a question for me feel free to contact me.
Great video! Love the paint scheme on the L&N.
L&N 1527, ROLL OUT!
I noticed you did not lubricate the can motor shaft after freeing up the flywheel. Is it a no-no to oil a can motor shaft? Lloyd
I would suggest a conductor lubricant if you must lubricant the can motor shaft. I would avoid oils as you don’t want any kind of buildup on the magnetic field in the motor. Thanks!
Hello, I recently discovered your channel and subscribed to it. I watched with much interest several of your videos including this one on revival and rust removal, tale of two switchers, AEC switcher and the Seaboard diesel. I have some of the exact locomotives. Watching you has given me the confidence to try and tackle some repairs I would not have attempted before. I have many of the tools you used, but wonder where to obtain some of the supplies you employ. Like the brush and spring set shown, the electrical contact cleaner, the oil, the grease, the worm gear and the rust removal product. Any info on where to find some of these products would be very helpful. I love tinkering on the post war early Lionel and other brands and will continue to view some of your other videos. Great videos, keep them coming. Lloyd
Try the Train Tender, Jeff Kane is the best! Also "Tranz", if you have the postwar Greensburg repair and operating manual 45-69, you can get the part number and google the part number, followed by "postwar lionel". Good luck!
Awesome u boat friend.
Awesome channel great video keep them up make sure you like and subscribe thank you for your support I need all feedback I can get on train videos
Beautiful Engine. Thanks for showing us your new purchase. That Santa Fe looked awesome as well!👍👍
Nice layout you have there, I miss the old L&N , great looking engine and sounds good to !!
Nice engine. The Santa Fe was even nicer 😊.
I appreciate your taste! The Santa Fe warbonnet is always a classic!
Nice 57 Nomad by the crossing gate. Also nice collection of old pick up trucks.
Good eye! I love the way those old trucks look.
Beautiful engine, I bought the special run P&LE from Mr Muffins. I always loved GE U-Boats
Thanks for watching! Those U-Boats are some beautiful locomotives.
Ashleigh you missed the reference to home improvement when Tim Allen picks up the tool belt in Santa's work shop
Really nice set. I have the Williams Western Pacific F3 AA set. I have noticed that it has a different cab design than my postwar Santa Fe F3s. The front windshields are much larger, and I like the orange colored paint better on the Lionel model. The 9 volt battery is only necessary if you run conventional to maintain power for the Railsounds. When using a control system, the track is always powered up and doesn't require the battery to maintain the Railsounds.
Hello Beautiful Lionel Western Pacific F3s. I wanted to ask for your help I recently bought a 3100 Lionel Northern Pacific Steamer with tender from Facebook Market Place made around 1980. I tried running it for the first time but every time I apply power the locomotive shorts out my transformer. I have the sound tender hooked up right to locomotive. But I notice the copper strip on tender axle not making contact to tender axle, I think that activates the sound. I don't want to take this apart. I want to ship this to you to see if you can fix it? I will pay for shipping and labor and parts?
Thanks, but I’m not able to currently do repairs at a commercial level. I can, however, offer a few suggestions. First, just put the locomotive on the track without the tender. This will help find out where the short is located. If the locomotive cycles the e unit without tripping the breaker, we can focus on the tender.
@@modeltrainsolutions7368 Okay thank you for your suggestions, the locomotive still trips breaker without tender or with tender. I decided to sell this on ebay as needing repair, looks like been used but not much wear on contact rollers or wheels. If your interested I have currently listed on ebay I would accept $150 for it and I would consider $130
nice engines. happy to see optimus prime make a cameo as well.
Thanks! Glad you caught the Transformer cameo.
The Western Pacific is such a beautiful paint scheme! Love the backstory, such a beautiful set!
I agree! The Western Pacific colors are some of the best looking out there! Thanks for the comment!
Looks nice but for me is only this . I definitely prefer an used an in good condition a Santa Fe F3, specifically the 2343. Of 1953.
Love that one too…the SF warbonnet paint scheme was such a staple in Lionel’s history.
O man thats awesome . I wish i had more money for trains .
The only parts that look familiar to the vintage version is it still has an aluminum frame and the the trucks are cast. Oh yes, the body shell is like. 😊 Thank you for sharing your experience.
You never oil the armature contact plate. It will mix with the carbon dust and make a conductive, gummy paste.
That is the Atlas Conductive lubricant/cleaner that evaporates. I’ve not had any issues with it in the past, but will definitely consider that for future projects. Thanks!
I really like that F3 the color is fantastic.I have a Santa Fe F3 Lionchief Plus 2.0 and it runs well.
love the colors and tmcc,
Hi. Mine worked fine for 5 minutes then the lights quit. You said you had bad solder connections, where were those at? To the trucks or to the circuit board? How do you take the top off? Do you have to remove all the black screws at the bottom to take it apart?
Hi there…thank you for your questions. The poor solder connections were to the trucks. No, you don’t have to remove all the little black screws on the bottom. Just the 4 on each end that hold the trucks in place. Know that you will need a lot of patience. The two end pieces are glued in but will separate. The trucks used on these cars lack in quality. If you watch my other video where I modified one of these with an LED light strip, there’s more detail in disassembly.
Can you run two engines on the same line independently? Or would you have to wire it for DCC like HO?
For 3 rail operation, yes. But, you would need to operate with two different remotes. I have a TMCC Legacy system where I can operate two different engines on the same line. There are other options as well…just depends on the brand and operating system. Thank you for your question.
@ thank you very much!
I am looking to replace the headlamp, but it seems that the bulb is glued on. What would be the best way to remove the lamb without breaking anything?
The ‘glue’ you are referring to is like red Loc-Tite and you should be able to unscrew with your fingers. If it’s really stubborn, try taking a small pair of pliers. Gently squeeze at the metal, below the glass bulb and rotate counter clockwise. Once that seal is broke, it should come right out. Hope that helps!
@ Thank you! Do I need to buy an official replacement bulb or is there a “home depot” variant that I could purchase?
You may try a 4 pack of similar bulbs on Amazon. This is also a LED option. Ruiandsion E5 LED Bulb Warm White 12V E5 E5.5 Screw Base LED Bulb Upgrade for Modle Train Lights(Pack of 4). I’m ordering some now to have as replacements.
I am wondering if that is what happened to my mom’s engine. I heard a slapping sound and then the engine stopped moving. Gave the engine to my local train store to repair two weeks ago. If I can go in this weekend and it is still not repaired, I will take a look.
Could be…when this gear went out, the black metal bracket came out of the steam chest and caused the engine to ‘jump’ and derail.
Nice repair. Make your life easier with a good nut driver set. I bought the Whia precision set on amazon. Excellent quality.
I will definitely look into it…thanks!
If you already have the tiny 1/4” drive sockets, craftsman has a driver handle to snap them on to. Also SK and most off shore cheapie sets offer the same. Using the open wrench is often necessary since the hex is so mall the chamfer of a socket or nut driver will not fully engage. I have ground down so no chamfer to fully grip the hex.
Great information…I appreciate it!
How big is your layout
Club layout is approximately 28’ in length x 12’ in width.
I think this is the cheapest o gauge rtr train set so far this year if it was lionel I'm thinking it would cost 400 to 800. Dollars
I have to agree! Awesome set for a dual motor entry level set. Also appeals to the seasoned o gauge enthusiasts. I recently bought the matching 6 car tanker pack. Pulls with no issues!
The reason menards trucks on their modern tank cars because I had a old set of lionel rolling stock sprung trucks it fit perfectly I truly believe that lionel makes the truck for menards and mth makes the couplers I put mth knuckle couplers on and again a perfect fit
I enjoyed Holiday Train and the Polar Express layout the most.Thankyou very much.for the Video and Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you as well! Glad you enjoyed the video.
Truly enjoyable. Where are such tiny Christmas lights for trains sold and how powered ?
The LED lights are factory from MTH Rail King. Christmas 60’ Streamlined passenger set w/ LED lights. Model numbers 30-68200 and 30-68202. Thanks!
Ooompa! Loompa! Chugity Doo! I got a train set running for you!
Awesome Layout!
4:37 Although I'm not a FasTrack user, I noticed your grade crossing looks especially well-done, in the sense that it looks like a scale-size car could easily roll over it without destroying itself :D The how-to of how this was accomplished especially fitting it to a curve section) would make for an informative video on its own. That is, if you haven't already done one.
Thank you! That is one of the projects the I am planning on putting together early next year. Keep a watch out for custom grade crossing…or something like that.😀
I don't see nothing wrong with the set love the paint scheme as well, specially the price is awesome 👌