Taking a look at an early semphore Sam

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[@franktino6676]

Great video, Austin! I too, did not know that Flyer had 2 variations of "Sam the Semaphore Man "!

[@jas5267]

Loooooved the longer length videos :) They help explain things better for me :)

[@randyrobey5643]

I have one of the later, grey-based "Semaphore Sams." I got it for Christmas with my American Flyer train set. The Semaphore Sams are neat accessories.

[@MarkWick]

I have found that playing detective can be a fun (and sometimes frustrating) part of the American Flyer journey. Thanks for sharing the whole process here.

[@biscuitwifgwavy]

My Sam had the same problem. I used graphite thinking it wouldn't attract dirt and gum up over time, along the slide under Sam's feet and up inside the mast so the rod can slide easily even when being pushed to the side by the ramp, which is also graphited.

[@lindanadaud9698]

Thanks for the video.

[@davidgerber9907]

I believe the correct terminology for what you are calling dots or gels are lenses. Yes, the early Sam was a more simplified version of the newer ones. The also have several different color bases, and that semaphore shaft is a real troublesome piece if it is disconnected or broken away from the base.

[@gladams56]

I’m yelling at my tv (mentally) “Lube everything first!!”

[@plunkervillerr1529]

Marx guy here, greetings. My Lionel Sam could use a face lift. Cleaning and lub. PRESTO!

[@MygrandpasTrain]

Glad you were able to get it working. Looks to me like the spring was not original. Mine has a cone spring. I'm thinking the coil in mine is bad, unfortunately. Also mine might be missing the chimney. Nice fix for that.

[@AustinsAmericanFlyertrains]

I'm sure the spring was not origional. Not sure if a younger solenoid would have over come the resistance.

[@herbkeedy1335]

Austin, it looked like your dot went off to your right.

[@AustinsAmericanFlyertrains]

I thought so too but never did find that little.guy.

[@charlesbeck1114]

I watched the whole video to see how you glued in the lens, That would have been Great to see. What did you use???

[@AustinsAmericanFlyertrains]

A tiny dab of super glue.