Ha! That's beautiful! My first train when I was growing up. I still have it tucked away in a box of train stuff somewhere. It was still somewhat running, but being 7 years old and taking some 18 radius turns at full speed (kid speed!) It ended up on the floor occasionally Ha! As soon as I can, I'm going to get back into building a lay out!
As you disassemble the locomotive, you might consider putting the parts in some kind of container so that you know where they are when it comes time to reassemble. I use a cleaned tuna can..
Great video . I’m glad you got it running. I wouldn’t have the patience, but I love watching guys like you bring these machines back to life. Thank you
I recently restored one of those locos, but it is the Royal Blue version. I ended up buying a second one for parts because the chassis was made of that that zinc alloy metal. Was fractured everywhere. I was lucky to find the plastic version of the chassis,lol.
Good video. It's amazing you didn't loose one of those tiny clips... as an automotive tech we called those Jesus clips... because that's what we say when they go proing....lol
Great Video! That Steamer is a Beauty. As far as Tycos go I'd say you have yours running good. And running that good with a Super Glue patch gear is Drop Jaw. Thanks for not editing out the mistakes in your videos. I too have struggled to removed a screw that didn't need to come out. So I really enjoyed that "What Just Happened? " part. So Hilarious because I've done that...Many Times. Cheers, Steve
Livery and they also added c.n. and called it loco 3533 with slightly different paint scheme all in all great to llok at the old one glad ya got it going....now if my memory serves me right you had to pull the bell , use the funnel to pour in smake fluid as i think it fludded unit if just poured down stack
your memory is good the oil get put in the bell hole. you remove the bell , use the funnel to fill it. the smoke oil works best. the train should NOT be run without smoke oil! The smoke pump should get LUBE! I use Auto brake greese. check the seal in the smoke pump tube..its most likely GONE! i use a hand made seal made of leather works great. hope this helps
$83.84 on Ebay in NOS condition found so you have got a good deal! Enjoying your HO escapades from Devon UK.Just been adding to my HO .Stock started during Covid and growing
Can't really rely on eBay for pricing things, at most shows over here in Canada they go for about 20-30$ at most. 10$ is a stupid good deal for one even if it isn't in fully working condition.
Well. Open up the hole in the gear with a drill bit. Use super glue then sprinkle it with baking soda to make it set quickly, or just do what you did to make it work!
Very nice video. I still have my Chattanooga Choo Choo when I received it in 1975, and it still works. Tyco trains just need regular maintenance to keep them running well. Just F.Y.I. To add smoke fluid, you actually don’t add it down the stack. What you do, you remove the Bell, put the little Funnel in that hole where the Bell goes, and add 4-6 drops of smoke fluid into the Funnel. You then take the Funnel out, and replace the Bell in that spot. When the locomotive was brand new, there was a little tag underneath the Bell saying “Remove Bell to add Smoke Fluid”. I actually still have that little tag with my locomotive. I enjoyed watching you revive the old Chattanooga. It makes me want to get mine down from my attic. Tom
Thanks Tom. Someone already mentioned about the bell, but I appreciate the help none the less. Once I get my new track down I will have it choo-choo ing around the layout again.
I forgot to mention, the instructions say to add up to 20 drops. They don't say how often though. Mine had been in a box for decades. I added drops, ran it, wasn't satisfied with the output and let it sit. Days later added more and it was better. I think the wick dries out over time. TH-cam wouldn't let me post a picture of the instructions, but I hope this helps.
I refuse to believe that this is the only locomotive you bought while there. Also, the Tyco Chattanooga and the clementine are both tender driven locos, much like many a classic British styled locos.
get yourself a good pair of needle nose vise grips for those stubborn screw. If you can squeeze and grip the screw head, you can turn it easier than with the screw driver.
Hey Scott what you have there is ( in the words of thomas the tank engine) a troublesome loco....they were beautiful to look at but frequently had problems....a common way to get them was in " THE EMPIRE BUILDER" set sold through Sears ( and boy do I have a story about our Chattanooga engine that related to ant man movie lol) but alas the tender drives pushing all those wheels frequently derailed in switch yards so ya pretty much had to make it a main line runner....however tyci rereleased the loco almost identically with the motor in the loco but kept the Chattanooga Chattanooga
I'm not sure how much smoke fluid (mineral oil) was used, but it might be a little too much until some evaporates off. Also, the puffer units may need a little work if the o rings are not in great shape. They may be suffering from dry rot. Overall, the repair seems be a success.
10:11 Sorry to bang on about it, but that small metal cog has to be turned by the motor shaft in order to turn the rest of the drive train. It has to be a friction fit on the motor shaft so please do not oil the shaft\cog interface directly. Oil the side teeth that engage with the large cog.
Ok, so how many people other than myself were screaming at the screen saying nooo not that screw it just does ..... and then bam... it's apart? Then again when putting it back together .. like.. oh come on Dave.. it goes this way round and then you put that there and bam......LOL I do think you might have done better with heating a small flat-blade screwdriver and melting some of the plastic together. Well, we all have to learn somewhere don't we Dave? walks away from my PC expecting that ban..... lol You did a good job tho.. a bargain for you and a smoker also.. now you will need to fit a small switch to turn the smoker off, so you don't get any hot smoked items.. (pun intended)..... Can I suggest, a small parts tray, as you take the engines apart you start putting things into the tray from one end and then work to the other as you are taking things apart, then you would know what screws and parts to put on next.. going back the other way..... Dave please also remember to put some oil on the moving steam rod parts at the front as they were clicking and clacking also... they all need oil and remember with steam oil etc.. the oil and the chamber need to get red hot so it takes a while to heat up...
2:30 that's the cam to make the smoke come out in puffs
Ha! That's beautiful! My first train when I was growing up. I still have it tucked away in a box of train stuff somewhere. It was still somewhat running, but being 7 years old and taking some 18 radius turns at full speed (kid speed!) It ended up on the floor occasionally Ha! As soon as I can, I'm going to get back into building a lay out!
Dave last week: I need to stop buying trains and work on my track.
Dave this week: I bought a new train!
Lol, it’s all good! Nice video!
What we Model Railroaders Need to Do is Make a To Do List And Go That way cause it Helps Us Become Better Model Railroaders.
Yes, but, I also bought track. I could have been sooo much worse.
@@elleryparsons2433 I actually do have a To Do list and that's why! Helps keep over spending down as well.
Very nice. Good to see this running again. Thanks for sharing.
As you disassemble the locomotive, you might consider putting the parts in some kind of container so that you know where they are when it comes time to reassemble. I use a cleaned tuna can..
I have some parts containers for the job. Not sure why I didn't use them on this occasion
Great video . I’m glad you got it running. I wouldn’t have the patience, but I love watching guys like you bring these machines back to life. Thank you
I recently restored one of those locos, but it is the Royal Blue version. I ended up buying a second one for parts because the chassis was made of that that zinc alloy metal. Was fractured everywhere. I was lucky to find the plastic version of the chassis,lol.
If we Want We Buy a Ton Of Engines Then We Go from There On out it’s Worth it if We Want To We Modify.
Good video. It's amazing you didn't loose one of those tiny clips... as an automotive tech we called those Jesus clips... because that's what we say when they go proing....lol
I too am very surprised.
"Having Fun Yet" ... one of my favourite lines lol Job well done !!!
Where is that phrase from, must be old now.
Great Video! That Steamer is a Beauty. As far as Tycos go I'd say you have yours running good. And running that good with a Super Glue patch gear is Drop Jaw. Thanks for not editing out the mistakes in your videos. I too have struggled to removed a screw that didn't need to come out. So I really enjoyed that "What Just Happened? " part. So Hilarious because I've done that...Many Times. Cheers, Steve
Do like the look of some of those American/Canadian steam locos's. . . Another bargain 😁👍. Nice
Even if this just looks pretty on a shelf, it was worth ten bucks.
@@ScottRails definitely 👍
Livery and they also added c.n. and called it loco 3533 with slightly different paint scheme all in all great to llok at the old one glad ya got it going....now if my memory serves me right you had to pull the bell , use the funnel to pour in smake fluid as i think it fludded unit if just poured down stack
your memory is good the oil get put in the bell hole. you remove the bell , use the funnel to fill it. the smoke oil works best. the train should NOT be run without smoke oil! The smoke pump should get LUBE! I use Auto brake greese. check the seal in the smoke pump tube..its most likely GONE! i use a hand made seal made of leather works great. hope this helps
Great job getting a $10 non runner to ride the rails again. You had me on the edge of my seat when putting them cir-clips back in - oh the suspense!
Yes, riveting stuff, lol
$83.84 on Ebay in NOS condition found so you have got a good deal! Enjoying your HO escapades from Devon UK.Just been adding to my HO .Stock started during Covid and growing
Can't really rely on eBay for pricing things, at most shows over here in Canada they go for about 20-30$ at most. 10$ is a stupid good deal for one even if it isn't in fully working condition.
Yes, they are pretty common here, but this one is in beautiful condition, apart from the mechanical side. Looks nice on my Steam Shelf, lol.
Mr surface 1000 in the wee glass jar is great at fixing bust or cracked plastics .. just by painting it on around the cracks and it done
Never heard of that one. I'll look it up, thanks.
0:25 - That sounds more like a challenge or a dare rather than a description!
HAPPY FRIDAY! Good deal on that TYCO!! Nice to see it run!!!!🤗
very strange drive unit. You did a good job getting the old girl running
Well. Open up the hole in the gear with a drill bit. Use super glue then sprinkle it with baking soda to make it set quickly, or just do what you did to make it work!
i was screaming at the screen wrong screw but you were not listening. lol
I do the same watching other peoples videos, hahaha, very frustrating to watch.
Very nice video. I still have my Chattanooga Choo Choo when I received it in 1975, and it still works. Tyco trains just need regular maintenance to keep them running well. Just F.Y.I. To add smoke fluid, you actually don’t add it down the stack. What you do, you remove the Bell, put the little Funnel in that hole where the Bell goes, and add 4-6 drops of smoke fluid into the Funnel. You then take the Funnel out, and replace the Bell in that spot. When the locomotive was brand new, there was a little tag underneath the Bell saying “Remove Bell to add Smoke Fluid”. I actually still have that little tag with my locomotive. I enjoyed watching you revive the old Chattanooga. It makes me want to get mine down from my attic. Tom
Thanks Tom. Someone already mentioned about the bell, but I appreciate the help none the less. Once I get my new track down I will have it choo-choo ing around the layout again.
@@ScottRails I look forward to seeing it running around in your video. It was a favorite of mine. It holds a lot of fond memories.
What We See You do we Adapt to What we Have to Do we Learn One Way Or Another.
This tender setup really hurt my brain.
I have one of these in pieces waiting to find a cheap replacement brush spring.....
At 20:00 I kept expecting the Phillips screw driver to pop off the screw-head and impale Dave's hand!
Been there, done it many times....
Geoff
Yes, it's a terrifying hobby, hahaha
I have several of those. You pull the bell out and use the funnel to add the smoke fluid.
ahhh, I didn't realise the bell came all the way out. I'll try that.
I forgot to mention, the instructions say to add up to 20 drops. They don't say how often though. Mine had been in a box for decades. I added drops, ran it, wasn't satisfied with the output and let it sit. Days later added more and it was better. I think the wick dries out over time. TH-cam wouldn't let me post a picture of the instructions, but I hope this helps.
I refuse to believe that this is the only locomotive you bought while there. Also, the Tyco Chattanooga and the clementine are both tender driven locos, much like many a classic British styled locos.
He had a lot of stock, but I really want to spend my money on making the perfect track for now.
get yourself a good pair of needle nose vise grips for those stubborn screw. If you can squeeze and grip the screw head, you can turn it easier than with the screw driver.
Hey Scott what you have there is ( in the words of thomas the tank engine) a troublesome loco....they were beautiful to look at but frequently had problems....a common way to get them was in " THE EMPIRE BUILDER" set sold through Sears ( and boy do I have a story about our Chattanooga engine that related to ant man movie lol) but alas the tender drives pushing all those wheels frequently derailed in switch yards so ya pretty much had to make it a main line runner....however tyci rereleased the loco almost identically with the motor in the loco but kept the Chattanooga Chattanooga
Livery and also made up a c.n. engine number 3533 and these are awesome and I still run them on my layout to this day
Strangely enough, this one runs fine going forward, but derails in reverse. Very weird.
Another Save by Dave!
Chattanooga Choo Choo!
They still run for events and holidays. Chattanooga, Tennessee.
That's very cool.
I wonder how good "Liquid Steel" epoxy would work on split gears??
32:20, 33:20 Needle nose pliers work great for installing "E" clips.
Geoff
I'm not sure how much smoke fluid (mineral oil) was used, but it might be a little too much until some evaporates off. Also, the puffer units may need a little work if the o rings are not in great shape. They may be suffering from dry rot. Overall, the repair seems be a success.
Maybe 3d print a replacement gear?
Just need to find a file. I'm not clever enough to design my own yet.
The little thing runs the chef for the smoke unit.....
Chuf
PARDON ME BOY , IS THAT THE CAT THAT CHEWED YOUR NEW SHOES ?
10:11 Sorry to bang on about it, but that small metal cog has to be turned by the motor shaft in order to turn the rest of the drive train. It has to be a friction fit on the motor shaft so please do not oil the shaft\cog interface directly. Oil the side teeth that engage with the large cog.
Yes, I forgot, again, sorry, lol.
I got a few of them all junk
Use actual smoke fluid. it'll give ya a better output of smoke.
Ok, so how many people other than myself were screaming at the screen saying nooo not that screw it just does ..... and then bam... it's apart? Then again when putting it back together .. like.. oh come on Dave.. it goes this way round and then you put that there and bam......LOL I do think you might have done better with heating a small flat-blade screwdriver and melting some of the plastic together. Well, we all have to learn somewhere don't we Dave? walks away from my PC expecting that ban..... lol You did a good job tho.. a bargain for you and a smoker also.. now you will need to fit a small switch to turn the smoker off, so you don't get any hot smoked items.. (pun intended)..... Can I suggest, a small parts tray, as you take the engines apart you start putting things into the tray from one end and then work to the other as you are taking things apart, then you would know what screws and parts to put on next.. going back the other way..... Dave please also remember to put some oil on the moving steam rod parts at the front as they were clicking and clacking also... they all need oil and remember with steam oil etc.. the oil and the chamber need to get red hot so it takes a while to heat up...
St Catharines? Newcomer here. Welland. Kewl