Lionel 736 Berkshire Locomotive Inspection and Cleaning 🚂
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Digging in to a little Sunday maintenance on one of my postwar Lionel locomotives, I decided to remove the shell on the 1950 #736 Berkshire. Just a cosmetic cleaning but it gives you a chance to see what the insides look like as well.
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I really enjoyed the video. Well done! That 736 is still in great shape. Don't replace the pellet type smoker, just put liquid in it. I only use liquid smoke in all my Lionels. It won't hurt a thing. Enjoy that 736! Thanks for the shout out! I truly appreciate it.
Thanks Warren. And thanks for the advice on the smoker!
Great videos, and thanks for sharing! Warren is the best - I've learned so much from his videos! You're right, some of the work on these old engines is a bit daunting, but once you start doing it, it's less scary!
@@dave52772 I find it's a good idea to take photos before disassembly!
@@CloverdaleTransitAuthority absolutely. Also having a Greenberg book is a huge help.
@@dave52772 I don't know how you could do it without that book!
Nice video. In the future you might want to invest in something cheap/beat up to try your hand at repairing/cleaning the motors. It’s very simple. But I’m one who enjoys bringing them back to life.
One thing you mentioned about the smoke units, Lionel didn’t introduce the liquid smoke unit until 1957 in the 746 and it was a different animal in itself. You can use regular smoke fluid in a pill smoker as mentioned as it doesn’t seem to affect them in my experience. There are plenty of guys who say not to, but the way I look at it is if I burn up the original smoke unit, I’ll just convert it lol.
Absolutely. I do have an old scout from the 1950s that I've been using as my subject.
She looks really good. Well done.
Before you go changing out the smoke unit, put some smoke fluid in the one you have. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how well they smoke with fluid.
Thanks for the advice. Cleaning out the wax build up will probably help the fluid work better too.
I love my 736 too! Just a great classic 1950 locomotive. If you want to leave the dinged roof alone, I don’t blame you. But I did have success years ago with another dinged roof using a PLASTIC tipped hammer. It’s a specialty hammer with generally a clear yellow portion on one end and a rubber portion on the other side. Just go to it gently, no super aggressive motions. You are just reversing the jolt that the trains roof got decades ago. BTW, I too am a Warren fan, he has inspired me to take apart all my diesels and steam locos to get them running perfectly. I enjoy your videos with their humbleness and great sense of humor! Much appreciated!! Jerry
Hey jerry. Thank you so much for the kind words and also the advice. Good stuff. Glad you are enjoying the videos. I enjoy making them even if I'm the only one watching. Lol!
That came out great, I am looking at getting one of those most of my postwar are santa fe style Hudsons
You can usually find a good deal on one at a train show.
On the dent , use a heat gun that is used for auto repair and a soft plastic or nylon mallet. Rest the roof on a soft surface like a block of wood and tape it gently.
@@fredmarshall6240 I'm putting it on the to-do list. I'll let you know. Thanks!
Enjoyed the video you gained a new subscriber keep up the great content.
Thank you so much!
The dent can be fixed. Use a hear dryer or a het gun . Then take a soft mallet and rest the dent on a piece of big round piece of wood and tap lightly. I have hundred of them and they are fixed. You just need to get a little het on it
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I won one off of ebay a coupla days ago. I hope it runs well with minor or no fixing from me! I didn't quite get mine for under $100, but under $200! 👍🏻 😬
I hope the video helps. If you have any questions that I might be able to answer please message me.
Invest your money in an ultrasonic machine. There not that expensive and they come in different sizes. They will take the paint off of things. Simple Green and water mix works great. A 50/50 mix . Set the temperature at 120 for 15 minutes. Put the mixture in a freezer bag . The parts you want to clean in the freezer bag to. Then place it in the ultrasonic cleaner bowl. Making sure that you put regular water in the bowl and then put the freezer bag in there and turn it on.
Thank you!
Contact the Train Tender in New York. He can cover you with parts.
@@fredmarshall6240 thanks for the tip!
It looks like you got a nice engine there. Is that the version that can run on 027 track? I was able to repair a dent like that in some of my HO metal engines and American Flyer engines. It is risky but I did have some success by heating it up with a heat gun very very hot, so you cant touch the metal. Then take a large electricians pliers and gently pull the metal straight. If its hot enough it will bend and not snap. Some PreWar engines also used lead castings instead of the Zinc/ white metal and the lead bends very easily with a little heat.
Thanks. Know this has to run on a minimum of 031.
No no WD40 . The dent on the roof is an easy fix.
@@fredmarshall6240 I've always have had great results with the WD40. You have to wipe it down really well. How have you fixed can rood dents like that in the past?
Cleaning yep , not the fun part .