Can we save this nice Kato GS4?

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Just got this nice looking locomotive from eBay. It was listed as not running. I paid way too much for it. I sure hope I can get it going again.

[@gpalmt]

Super video….I can only dream about doing the things you do with these trains. I certainly enjoy watching you perform your magic. As always, looking forward to your next video. thank you

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

I just always did this ever since I was a kid, I just had to take apart all my toys. I’m glad other people are watching!

[@davestrains6816]

Great job as always. Thanks for sharing. Dave

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

I was worried there for a second, I way over pais for that non-working engine.

[@pathvalleyrailroad9277]

I had a Bachmann J class that was shorting the frame out on the metal shell. A little insulating tape and all was well. It's nice when things are simple.

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

The Bachmann class J is so nice. I just bought 4 more Passenger cars for the Powathan Arrow.

[@billk.4558]

Great Video. It helps me understand my GS-4 much better. My GS-4 runs great but I had a concern that the trailing wheels on the Engine were hanging so low but, after seeing you work on this unit, it would appear that the low hanging trailer wheels are the norm. Thanks again for a very interesting video.

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

Glad it helped

[@patleclerc7227]

Great video again and beautifull loco

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@maxheadroom7687]

Another great video my friend. What a lovely train with the ten coaches as well! Just really admire your skills and patience when working on these tiny locomotives! All the best from down under!🇦🇺👍😎Max.

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

I was scared for a second there, I way over paid for it. I’m glad I could get it going.

[@JRPaquatics]

I just got one, idk if it was new or used but it wasnt running. I just followed you here in the video taking it apart and putting it back together properly, running atm now. My guess is the contact wires on the back truck werent touching.

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

Yes, it’s a good feeling to get them going again!

[@warrenholmar1129]

These GS-4s come apart very easily. The first one I had, I picked up for £30 from a rail show. The tender and locomotive had come apart.

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

Nice find! Do you still have it?

[@daddiodan1375]

Mine took an unfortunate tumble and fell mostly apart, i had to dissable and fix the draw bar and contacts, luckily it runs as though it never happened with no cosmetic damage thank you kato lol

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

That was lucky!

[@shemp308]

Nice job interesting! But enough information that I am not going to buy one. Still worth watching as usual.

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

Cool, thanks

[@DTH3000]

Hasn’t run in 20 years and it’s been very difficult to find a qualified repairman. I have serious arthritis in my hands and cannot do the work myself. Also, I’m in the Minneapolis area.

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

Yes it was fun to fix!

[@edwardaudet8367]

You have the pashient of a saint. Man I wish I had it. Great video love to see steam run and run well thank you

[@Joe-sn6ir]

can't spell "patient"??? sad commentary on the state of education. :(

[@edwardaudet8367]

​@@Joe-sn6ir my education is just fine I just can't spell well in English, so what's your magic power or are you just an insult

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

That’s why they call me the train doctor: Cause I have a lot of patients!

[@DTH3000]

Very nice engineering! Are you available to do repair work on my Kato Heavy Mikado?

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

I could do it. You would have to pay for shipping both ways, and pay for the parts. What complicates things, is the Kato parts website is still off line. And, before it closed, there were no parts for the 2-8-2.