I have a 1948 332. It's dc. Came with the origional box and wrapper, a no.15 directronic rectifier and it's origional box. The only parts replaced were the brushes and springs. Origional brushes were 3/32 long. I run it at least 3 hours after Thanksgiving to keep the ferrite magnet charged. Nice video😊👍!
That 332 must have had a most destructive kid play with it that loved to take everything apart piece by piece! I was bad but not that bad Austin. I have one of the nicest collections anywhere for the past 60 years. I never did have room for anything bigger than a 4x6 but people here don't know ànything about model train operation.
Thanks Austin, that was a great video and answers a question I had had about the variations in motor size. Tomorrow I'm going to set my track up around the Christmas tree, and hoping I can get the 343 running as well as your steam locomotives.
Good video have a k335 a 336 and a 332 DC which I put in a dallue 400 so I can use it on the a.c. . Picked up another 336 with no tender did a repaint had no choice . Has the small motor . Keep up the good work like you viedos
Thanks again Austin. I was beginning to understand the difference between the regular motor and the big motor, but now you have confirmed for the the difference. I was never able to run one of these on any of my layouts, although I was able to buy a DC version in the late '80s. I did successfully convert it to AC, but was never able to acquired a complete tender for it. I did get a tender shell and the proper trucks, but not a chassis. I made a chassis that allowed the tender shell to look right sitting on the trucks and displayed the engine and tender on a shelf. I did once run the locomotive on rails for the distance the wires connected the the transformer and directly to the locomotive would allow.
Great video as always you are a master Flyer repair man looks like you changed up your layout nice Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family
I have one of these big guys in my basement with cars and tracks and transformer. Got it mid 50's and have contacted a shop in Kirkland WA and hope they can get it up and running!! I remember playing with it smoke and choo choo and I think a whistle. Don't know how my grandparents, who were not well to do could afford it.
Thank you for this interesting video. Im hoping to someday to find some room and take my 1954 set out that i enjoyed during my childhood years and start a layout. I remember my engine to have the traction wheels. I enjoy watching your videos and pick up some knowledge to be able to do my own required maintenance and repair when i do.
yes , chasis do wear out and do need replacement. You received an "as is and as shown"engine and as a bonus a super motor . The super motor is high value but not effectived without pulmor drivers and the chasis can either be replaced ( doubtfull) or rebushed requiring special tools and experience. You have a financial decision to make here but repairing it would give you a "zero time mechanism" which could be run for some time. You should either find a proper specialist ( they are hard to find !) or part the engine out. ( please let us know who he is so that others can use him)
Hi Roman...I've read your comment several times and am not understanding the connection between the video and your comments? Since the engine is running I do not understand the parting out comment. There were no issues with axle west in the chassis so I don't understand the reference to re-bushing. Please help me understand.
Very interesting. People shouldn't attempt things unless they have the tools and the skills to do the job properly. PRIDE OF WORKMANSHIP. A very beautiful and graceful engine. Hmmm, now should I attempt to put a large armature in my prewar Challenger????
Oh the tears and trials of Train surgery. There are times when one thing was successfully fixed and then you discover that another thing stopped working that was working just minutes ago. If I knew a priest(I'm conservative Methodist) that loved trains(Train Nut brother) I would ask him for a small bottle of Holy Water. This Holy Water would have its own place by the oil and smoke Fluid.
Thank you Austin! It's reassuring to see that when you have these old trains apart, I'm not the only one struggling with confusing problems! 😂
I have a 1948 332. It's dc. Came with the origional box and wrapper, a no.15 directronic rectifier and it's origional box. The only parts replaced were the brushes and springs. Origional brushes were 3/32 long. I run it at least 3 hours after Thanksgiving to keep the ferrite magnet charged. Nice video😊👍!
And you just answered one of my questions about the DC motors...how well the magnets hold up. Thank you.
That 332 must have had a most destructive kid play with it that loved to take everything apart piece by piece! I was bad but not that bad Austin. I have one of the nicest collections anywhere for the past 60 years. I never did have room for anything bigger than a 4x6 but people here don't know ànything about model train operation.
I am admiring your talent, persistence and appreciate your frustrations - what a wonderful teacher you are!
I'm hoping you got my email/voicemail
Thanks Austin, that was a great video and answers a question I had had about the variations in motor size. Tomorrow I'm going to set my track up around the Christmas tree, and hoping I can get the 343 running as well as your steam locomotives.
Wonderful! I wish you all the best with your 343. I've got a few of those to work on in the near future...
@@AustinsAmericanFlyertrains Thank you!
Good video have a k335 a 336 and a 332 DC which I put in a dallue 400 so I can use it on the a.c. . Picked up another 336 with no tender did a repaint had no choice . Has the small motor . Keep up the good work like you viedos
Thank you.
Thanks again Austin. I was beginning to understand the difference between the regular motor and the big motor, but now you have confirmed for the the difference. I was never able to run one of these on any of my layouts, although I was able to buy a DC version in the late '80s. I did successfully convert it to AC, but was never able to acquired a complete tender for it. I did get a tender shell and the proper trucks, but not a chassis. I made a chassis that allowed the tender shell to look right sitting on the trucks and displayed the engine and tender on a shelf. I did once run the locomotive on rails for the distance the wires connected the the transformer and directly to the locomotive would allow.
Your skills are remarkable... Mark! A very talented Craftsman and artist to be sure!
Great video as always you are a master Flyer repair man looks like you changed up your layout nice Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family
I have one of these big guys in my basement with cars and tracks and transformer. Got it mid 50's and have contacted a shop in Kirkland WA and hope they can get it up and running!! I remember playing with it smoke and choo choo and I think a whistle. Don't know how my grandparents, who were not well to do could afford it.
Awesome! If interested I do repairs for others...
That was quite a project. One more back on the rails. Great fun.
I forget how big the American flyer log loader is.
It started with O scale...and so it is oversized for S.
I miss my American flyer layout
Great video as always Austin! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Thankyou Chris!
Thank you for this interesting video. Im hoping to someday to find some room and take my 1954 set out that i enjoyed during my childhood years and start a layout. I remember my engine to have the traction wheels. I enjoy watching your videos and pick up some knowledge to be able to do my own required maintenance and repair when i do.
Quick wheel fix JB weld works wonders
Great video. I have a 332 dc. Thank you!
Interesting project! Looking forward to seeing comparisons! My 326 LM spins the wheels alot, it didn't come with traction tires.
It has been a long time. Austin and I am only guy who has wanted to tell my story about how I got into flyer. However, I am just waiting to tell.
Thanks for the video.
yes , chasis do wear out and do need replacement. You received an "as is and as shown"engine and as a bonus a super motor . The super motor is high value but not effectived without pulmor drivers and the chasis can either be replaced ( doubtfull) or rebushed requiring special tools and experience. You have a financial decision to make here but repairing it would give you a "zero time mechanism" which could be run for some time. You should either find a proper specialist ( they are hard to find !) or part the engine out. ( please let us know who he is so that others can use him)
Hi Roman...I've read your comment several times and am not understanding the connection between the video and your comments? Since the engine is running I do not understand the parting out comment. There were no issues with axle west in the chassis so I don't understand the reference to re-bushing. Please help me understand.
Very interesting. People shouldn't attempt things unless they have the tools and the skills to do the job properly. PRIDE OF WORKMANSHIP. A very beautiful and graceful engine. Hmmm, now should I attempt to put a large armature in my prewar Challenger????
Maybe . . . And a turbo
Is that a talking train station?
The station with the blue roof and the large station on the other side of the layout are both talking stations.
Oh the tears and trials of Train surgery. There are times when one thing was successfully fixed and then you discover that another thing stopped working that was working just minutes ago. If I knew a priest(I'm conservative Methodist) that loved trains(Train Nut brother) I would ask him for a small bottle of Holy Water. This Holy Water would have its own place by the oil and smoke Fluid.
Such projects certainly help exercise the faith!