Fantastic job....I have the same engine and tender that went under water years ago and I'm doing this complete breakdown and full rewire as we speak....ty for posting this and sharing....Jim
Couple of thoughts… Great video although I don’t think I will be attempting to dismantle my 736 at this time. Your tool chest is a great find and perfect for the work that you do. Seems to be a relaxing project when done correctly. Thanks for sharing!
Now that was a very impressive rebuild Eli. That set looks amazing after you completed the total rebuild. Thank you for making this one, I will definitely use this in the future for when I get my hands on a #773. 😊
Looks like the exact same set my father had! Even the same rolling stock. Still in the basement in boxes. I never did like that Tender Whistle. Never sounded right and when you turn it on it slowed the train down.
What’s the point? The only time I find it reasonable to replace brushes is when they worn to nubs. While it’s cheap to replace, why fix it if it ain’t broke? Most of my stuff is still rocking their original brushes after they’ve been wiped down, lightly scuffed, then cleaned. Many of them have been done years ago and have many hours of run time on them and other than occasionally pulling them apart for service work, the brushes are STILL fine.
As always , your professional work , tools, and know-how make a very interesting video!!
Fantastic job....I have the same engine and tender that went under water years ago and I'm doing this complete breakdown and full rewire as we speak....ty for posting this and sharing....Jim
Thank you for the indepth view inside the Hudson!😊
She sure runs great, I am impressed by the amount of smoke that is generated.
Couple of thoughts… Great video although I don’t think I will be attempting to dismantle my 736 at this time. Your tool chest is a great find and perfect for the work that you do. Seems to be a relaxing project when done correctly. Thanks for sharing!
Wonderful job!
Wow, that was a very extensive cleaning! Also, gosh, these full-scale locos like 773 and FM Trainmaster really dwarf the rolling stock, ha ha!
Beautiful job!👋
Now that was a very impressive rebuild Eli. That set looks amazing after you completed the total rebuild. Thank you for making this one, I will definitely use this in the future for when I get my hands on a #773. 😊
Very impressive teardown and cleaning video! That engine looks and sounds great. Hopefully, I will find a deal on a 773 that won’t break the bank.
Looks like the exact same set my father had! Even the same rolling stock. Still in the basement in boxes. I never did like that Tender Whistle. Never sounded right and when you turn it on it slowed the train down.
What cleaning liquid did you use? great job!
I use Mineral Spirits.
And Thank You!
Might have missed it but wondering what liquid you used to clean the parts?
Mineral Spirits
Thank you
Real thorough video, what do you use as a cleaning fluid?
Howdy Jack!
I use Mineral Spirits for all the cleaning of frames/ trucks/ motors. Works amazingly!
Great Locomotive! I have the same one. You do amazing work. Do you do that as a service ?
I have yet to offer my services to the public, but I plan to. What is it you need worked on/ repaired?
And Thank You Steve for your compliment!
who in there right mind would clean oil soak brushes? when two bucks buy new ones
What’s the point? The only time I find it reasonable to replace brushes is when they worn to nubs. While it’s cheap to replace, why fix it if it ain’t broke?
Most of my stuff is still rocking their original brushes after they’ve been wiped down, lightly scuffed, then cleaned. Many of them have been done years ago and have many hours of run time on them and other than occasionally pulling them apart for service work, the brushes are STILL fine.