IT,S NICE TO SEE HOW A PROFESSIONAL TRAIN REPAIR SERVICE WORKS EVERY DETAIL LOOKED AT AND TEST RUN TRUST ME YOU DON'T GET TO SEE REPAIRS AS THIS TODAY MOST HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO SERVICE TRAINS BUT WHAT THEY DO KNOW IS HOW TO RIP YOU OFF WITH THE PRICE......HOWEVER THIS IS HOW YOU REPAIR TRAINS WELL DONE
Nice job Dave. Rescuing those F Units brings back memories. I was rough on my dads American Flyer when I was a kid. Wish I had them back. The old stuff has so many good memories.
JUST FOUND THIS VIDEO!! I've wanted to service my 2353 for some time. I ordered some oil and lube and am going to try it. It's my original Lionel, pretty sure nothing is broken. Just some LONG needed TLC!!! Thanks
Thanks for this video, I've got a texas special that looks the same inside.It has all the same issues except the dropped part. I've never taken one of these apart before but am looking forward to my restoration and hopefully will get the same results. Definitely watching this a couple more times.
Just finished cleaning a 1948 F3 Santa Fe set. Could not figure out why the P unit rear trucks kept locking up. Stator laminations were loose due to rivet not holding and the air gap between stator and armature closed. Tie bands are a great invention. Motor runs like new. Testors red gloss enamel is virtually the same color as the red on the shell. Testors silver is also a great match. Best regards, thanks for the vids.
Yes, but think of all the fun that the loco provided to get to that state. Yes this is a great model, but in reality it was designed to to be played with for a long, long time. In the state it was in, it looked like it did just that. I think mostly that is why I love to keep them running.
In my childhood, my mai and I repaired and rolled many locomotive engines similar to this one, Leonel, Tyco, Marklin, Mini Trix and etc. good times. Luiz Fernando , Brasil.
I acquired a collection last week including a set of ATSF ABA F3s, but they are a real basket case. Wheels are rusted solid, wont move, all three units will have to be repainted. One wonders if its worth it all.
Did they make any E units back then? I remember touring an E8 locomotive at Baldwin Depot as a kid which came from Rock Island. Too bad they no longer have the two E8s.
have a Texas special needs some parts. Front weight and other things any help. My dad gave it to me when I was about5 I am72 now. Want to pass it on to great grandson sometime soon.
Who is a good source of parts for you or a good source online I have to do some repairs to mine and I'm having a hard time finding a good parts supplier
I mostly use Brasseur out of Saginaw, Michigan traindoctor.com/service/service.asp They have mostly everything that you need, including parts diagrams, and wiring diagrams to aid your repair. For newer parts I use Lionel Parts they carry most everything made within the last 5 years and a little more. If they have the part in stock they get it to you in a couple of days. Good hunting . . .
IT,S NICE TO SEE HOW A PROFESSIONAL TRAIN REPAIR SERVICE WORKS EVERY DETAIL LOOKED AT AND TEST RUN TRUST ME YOU DON'T GET TO SEE REPAIRS AS THIS TODAY MOST HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO SERVICE TRAINS BUT WHAT THEY DO KNOW IS HOW TO RIP YOU OFF WITH THE PRICE......HOWEVER THIS IS HOW YOU REPAIR TRAINS WELL DONE
Nice job Dave. Rescuing those F Units brings back memories. I was rough on my dads American Flyer when I was a kid. Wish I had them back. The old stuff has so many good memories.
JUST FOUND THIS VIDEO!! I've wanted to service my 2353 for some time. I ordered some oil and lube and am going to try it. It's my original Lionel, pretty sure nothing is broken. Just some LONG needed TLC!!! Thanks
Thanks for this video, I've got a texas special that looks the same inside.It has all the same issues except the dropped part. I've never taken one of these apart before but am looking forward to my restoration and hopefully will get the same results. Definitely watching this a couple more times.
Just finished cleaning a 1948 F3 Santa Fe set. Could not figure out why the P unit rear trucks kept locking up. Stator laminations were loose due to rivet not holding and the air gap between stator and armature closed. Tie bands are a great invention. Motor runs like new. Testors red gloss enamel is virtually the same color as the red on the shell. Testors silver is also a great match. Best regards, thanks for the vids.
That poor engine deserves better treatment. I've never seen a train so abused. SHAMEFUL. You do excellent work. Great video
Yes, but think of all the fun that the loco provided to get to that state. Yes this is a great model, but in reality it was designed to to be played with for a long, long time. In the state it was in, it looked like it did just that. I think mostly that is why I love to keep them running.
@@WarbonnetTrains I couldn't agree with you more.
A great video on repairing and maintaining Lionel F3 locomotives.
In my childhood, my mai and I repaired and rolled many locomotive engines similar to this one, Leonel, Tyco, Marklin, Mini Trix and etc. good times. Luiz Fernando , Brasil.
I acquired a collection last week including a set of ATSF ABA F3s, but they are a real basket case. Wheels are rusted solid, wont move, all three units will have to be repainted. One wonders if its worth it all.
Very nice thank you for posting
Great overhaul vid!
Did they make any E units back then? I remember touring an E8 locomotive at Baldwin Depot as a kid which came from Rock Island. Too bad they no longer have the two E8s.
Awesome job! I love those passenger cars! Are those by Lionel?
Boy, that one was rough.
At 6:48 it sure looked like a crash was going to happen!
A great video on maintaining your diesel F3 locomotive. Did you replace the broken wheel on the one truck?
Although I have a press, I had a truck laying around from another locomotive, so it was quicker to just swap the truck
have a Texas special needs some parts. Front weight and other things any help. My dad gave it to me when I was about5 I am72 now. Want to pass it on to great grandson sometime soon.
Impressive! What type of cleaner did you use to get the dust and grime off of the shells?
I used dawn dishwashing liquid, worked excellent getting the nicotine of it
Who is a good source of parts for you or a good source online I have to do some repairs to mine and I'm having a hard time finding a good parts supplier
I mostly use Brasseur out of Saginaw, Michigan
traindoctor.com/service/service.asp
They have mostly everything that you need, including parts diagrams, and wiring diagrams to aid your repair. For newer parts I use Lionel Parts they carry most everything made within the last 5 years and a little more. If they have the part in stock they get it to you in a couple of days. Good hunting . . .
@@WarbonnetTrains awesome thank you
How can I contact you to repair my 2245 Texas Special?
Best way is to hit my FaceBook page and instant message me be ready to tell me what the loco is not doing.
what is the battery for? I have an alco unit with much of the same parts and it has a broken e unit
Battery is for the horn circuit. It uses a buzzer type horn. Not required to run the train.
Who supplies parts these days for any brand names.
Sorry so long for the answer, I use Brasseur Trains in Saginaw, Michigan
Where do you order you parts from?
Mostly I order my parts from Brasseur Trains in Saginaw, Michigan. They have been great in supplying me with all the parts that I need.