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It would seem like diagonal cutters would've worked better!?

Nice sharing❤❤❤thanks for you

G-Man ---- No surprise ------ MTH never called me back -------- Gary is correct, I never liked the plastic that MTH/China used either.

I was never impressed with the composition of the plastic used in some of MTH's passenger cars. It seems that the plastic becomes brittle which leads up to the problem you've corrected. You do very nice work in the restoration of these items.😎😺🚂🚃🚃🚃✝

G-Man ---- you definitely have more patience than me ----- that is a true art on your part.

G-Man ----- I left a voice message with MTH trains regarding the issue below. I would like to hear from them --- I met Mike Wolf a number of times when I would attend the York train show in Pennsylvania, he said that "MTH stands behind its products"------ Curiosity on my part. I will let you know if they call back.

What is the reason that the dome pieces that hold the trucks on --- break so often? Perhaps MTH can provide you new base(s) for the passenger cars. Might be a flaw and MTH may provide such free of charge to you. I realize you make your own caps to hold the trucks on --- excellent job.

Impressive workmanship!😎🚂🚃🚃🚃✝

You're most correct in stating when the hobby becomes work it no longer becomes a hobby. However, I will repair trains for friends and neighbors at a fraction of the cost of a repair station. My good friend who owns a train repair and retail store is retiring from the operation this August so I have honing my skills. I won't bite off more than I can chew. Keep up the good work, God bless.😎🚂🚃🚃🚃✝

great job on the repairs Gman, I have some of those MTH Norfolk cars too and they're pretty nice. I still need the 1612 vista dome but I have the other four.

Me likem .

turned out nice!

the WM Crooks is shaping up nicely Gman, looking forward to seeing it completed

Hello G-Man, I am always impressed with your patience. I get so frustrated --- I have been through the same motor issues as you. Sometimes I just cannot get them to run again --- LOL. Best regards, Mike

My next door neighbor gave me a Lionel set #1515 WS All State 1954. Everything was in rough and neglected condition. The locomotive in this set is a 2065 Hudson and was inoperative. All the die cast trucks were oxidized from being stored in a garage and there was surface rust on everything. A few prayers, elbow grease, WD 40 and electronics cleaner and things are in decent shape. I'll be finishing the tender this week, have to solder on new wires. Locomotive now runs like a champ, fouled up E unit. Thank goodness for a good dremel tool. I went through 4 wire wheels, but everything looks good. I was thinking about you while I was working on this project. I enjoy your how to videos very much. Peace be with you, God bless.😎😻🚂🚃🚃🚃✝

I too have experienced recent locomotive repair failures and I do just what you do. Set it aside for another day

There's still something in the smoke unit. Say if you dont know how to, but dont mind opening the motor up? Look up this guy(if you haven't already). Warren Muzak post-war guy. His video "How to fix lionel post-war Scout 1120." He shows how to take the motor apart!? 🤔

What a coincidence, I just bought a 1655. Would you know if they are prewar locos? I looked in the greenburg book and didn't see them.

That`s a Spicy Meat Ball.

Hello G-Man, Excellent video ---- the Hoge train is extremely unique. The configuration that Gary perfected for inserting the Marx motor is very nice. I watch Gary's videos also, and he always gets the old trains to run. The Lionel 421 is much too new for me, and your video is the first time I saw this engine. It is very nice looking! Take care of yourself, get strong so you can run that Hoge Streamliner on your layout. Best regards, Mike

Gary does nice work. That was a Blessing.

As a rule I never purchase anything that isn't tested and I never purchase a steamer without the proper tender, but that's me. I don't care for the current Lionel since they use circuit boards which aren't always available. Interesting video, enjoy the Memorial Day weekend.😎🚂🚃🚃🚃✝

Very nice Gman! Marx to the rescue! I really like that Hoge streamliner. I put that same motor (from a tinplate FT diesel) in an American Flyer Zephyr and it works great. Those Lionel 0-8-0s are pretty decent performers, I hooked up a Winter wonderland set with that loco in it for a Christmas display several years ago.

I always enjoy your videos and tips for repairing toy trains!

Hello, everyone. I hope you enjoy this fairly quick & easy repair video. In the future I may look for an A or B dummy unit for this engine but am in no hurryit's been by itself all these years (right) .. Any how if you enjoy the video have questions or comments Please feel free to leave them Below and or subscribe while you are here, I think you'llbe glad you did I know I will as it will help my channel ratings. As Always "God Bless you all and Happy Rails" and Thank You for watching... GMan

I traded in my vintage radios for vintage tin Marx Trains.

Nice looking Loc. those E-units are a pain, but Marx are easier to work on.

That`s a Sweet Potato. It`s a Marx, of course it `ll run.

I don't like working on E units either. Electronic dusters, canned compressed air, works very well in blowing out grit and other particles. I also have a small air compressor with the proper attachment for blowing out grit and other particles that lodge in the engine housing. WD 40 is my standby also as is strike hold electronics cleaner. Thanks for sharing your repair info.😎🚂🚃🚃🚃✝

Hi G-Man, Glad to hear you are feeling better! I wait to watch your videos, and then are certain you are doing OK! I also like the Baby Ruth cars and the other 9" Lionel cars such as the Swift, Airex, etc. I also collect Marx tin litho, same as you. God Bless and best regards, Mike

Thanks Gary I really appreciate your comments and friendship.. God Bless and "Happy Rails". GMan

Good and accurate information. I have a fair amount of Lionel trains and a modest amount of Marx. On the Lionel end I like the x6454 series 9" boxcars. I also like the 6464 Lionel boxcar series since they have a variety of road names and colors. The boxcars from series nos. 9200-9700 were the MPC mfg. which were the replacement nos. for the 6464 pre MPC series. These also came in a big variety of road names, especially in short line livery. The Marx trains hold a special interest, though, especially the litho tin trains. I'm glad to hear of your improved health and positive attitude. Have a blessed day and my continued prayers for you and the family. 😎😸🚂🚃🚃🚃✝

LOL, I think you need some foam on the wood blocks! Train cars seem to hit the blocks kinda hard! 😊

I bought one of them off of the bay, but the smoke stack is gone! 😢 It'll be fine until I find a replacement!

Place a popsicle stick in front of the wheels! Boom, Runaway car problem solved!!!

Thank you for sharing this helpful tip G-Man, take care & GodBless my friend.👋😎🛤🚂🙏🏻

I use flat mending plates to add weight to light weight cars that have a sheet metal body. Great idea using the pop sickle sticks for support.😎🚂🚃🚃🚃✝

Nice work on the 310 G-Man, it will be a good runner on your layout. God Bless 🙏🏻my friend.👋😎🛤🚂🙏🏻

Great job on the conversion.😎🚂🚃🚃🚃✝

Looks great ---- quite unique Hoge train set ---- I am sure Gary can make the motor run.

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Looks great my friend, send the motor, we will see if we can get going

Marx guy here, how you be? That HOG is a Spicy Meat Ball. Chuck was showing us his 1936 just the other day.

A really neat camel back, good job saving the junk and repurposing it

wow great looking custom Gman! Happy Rails!

Wow really nice job. Long live MARX trains.

It is never too late for the save the junk challenge. This is the 2024 challenge. Who is to say there won't be a 2025 challenge. Anyway, G Man, you are definitely a champion of the challenge.

Thanks Gary, "Happy Rails my friend". GMan

Hands down, you are definitely the king when it comes to resurrecting so called junk items. The paint job looks great.😎😺🚂🚃🚃🚃✝

Well done. Gave me some ideas. Thanks.