First Run Around A Christmas Tree in 50 Years!

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  • @JerseyBill-x9r
    @JerseyBill-x9r 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    I give my two boys money for Christmas also, lol.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

      You are Very Kind Jersey B!! THANK YOU very much!!

  • @michaelandria4855
    @michaelandria4855 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +4

    It’s an absolute joy to hear you talk during the videos. Has helped me get back into the hobby…

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Very kind of you to say Michael, Glad your back into modeling :-)

  • @junelipinski2025
    @junelipinski2025 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +10

    Hey Ron, Marx wheels were not quartered because they had to rotate together so that they would drive a smoke unit with both main rods working together to push the bellows. It didn't matter on non-smoking models. Just to pass on some knowledge to you. Very nice train set. You did a wonderful job giving that Marx set a Christmas.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for the info there June :-)

  • @thomasmoroney4993
    @thomasmoroney4993 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    It truly is Christmas..watching Christmas Eve morning..great way to start the day..hope your Christmas goes well for you and your family…video as usual..was enjoying to watch…

  • @NormanAllen-ps9ju
    @NormanAllen-ps9ju 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +3

    Ron, you are like Cadillac : The Perfect Blend of Art and Science ! You did a wonderful job of fully restoring this Marx loco and cars !

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Very kind of you Norman :-)

  • @markwakeley3835
    @markwakeley3835 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    All things considered, everything turned out Okay. Good job Ron.
    Happy Birthday to your better half and Happy Holidays to your family. See ya next week or so.

  • @NewTestamentDoc
    @NewTestamentDoc 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    I've been laid up due to surgery. Can hardly walk. Found your videos... have been binge watching and thoroughly enjoying. Thanks for helping me celebrate Christmas .... somehow!

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you!!! Sorry to hear about your condition, I am hoping you are healing up well. Glad you have found something to occupy your mind. I have been laid up several times in the past 3 years, gets pretty boring just laying there. Thank you for your kind words on my video's. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @peterhiggins3329
    @peterhiggins3329 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Don't be in such a rush with the brush paint. Let the first coat dry: might be thin and show through but building up lots of thin layers will produce a better outcome and thin coats will dry a lot quicker.

  • @BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt
    @BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    Great video on the Marx 999 I have a Marx 333 with smoke 🚂

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      cool! Is it a side smoker as well?

    • @BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt
      @BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@classicmodeltrains yes it is!

  • @lotsatrains
    @lotsatrains 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great little engine love my Marx trains they were my very first when I was 5 years old 👍

  • @elsdp-4560
    @elsdp-4560 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you for sharing. 🎄🚂🚃🚃🚃🎄 Merry Christmas Ron and Happy Birthday to the wife🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺👍

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @jamesfitch6431
    @jamesfitch6431 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great video. Hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family. Enjoy.

  • @bdlii
    @bdlii 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    You watch Polar Express and I'm watching Classic Model Trains while I wrap gifts. Fun video.

  • @StationaryDingleberry
    @StationaryDingleberry 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +2

    This reminded me of when my Mom made me sell all my Marx/Lionel trains to fund a new HO layout... I got $8 for two whole sets and all the fixings. Your restorations are driving up the price of these relics which is a good thing! Great to see her running! I believe I had the same or very similar steam engine... great job!

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      I would like to think I'm influencing the market but I dont think I have that kind of influence.......yet ;-)

  • @BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt
    @BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    I have a Marx 333 with smoke 🚂 great engine pulls and smokes like crazy. Love the video on the 999 💞

  • @TomzTrainzandAccessories
    @TomzTrainzandAccessories 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    You did a really great job on this Marx 999 Ron!! I really enjoyed the painting you did on it as well. The engine really pops now. The rolling stock came out great as well. Super job my friend. Merry Christmas to you and your wife!! Tom

  • @flyinwithbrian9753
    @flyinwithbrian9753 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Another great video Ron! I knew when I first started watching your stuff that you had to be a VGG fan! You and Derek are two of my favorite youtubers. Fun humor combined with great know-how and problem solving makes for quality entertainment! ... and Heather Locklear was the bomb:)

  • @johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards
    @johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I think the reason why O Gauge trains run so well is because the oiled wheels don't ride on the powered rail. Awesome 999 salvage, looks amazing including the slo-mo wheel slip. 😎👍

  • @deanmeyer7887
    @deanmeyer7887 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great video and Happy birthday to the little Lady. Marry Christmas to y’all from Texas.

  • @davidorr8645
    @davidorr8645 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    I love the way you wiggle your fingers like you are conjuring magic😂

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      he he he he........ LOVE IT!!!!! :-D

  • @williamsantangelo
    @williamsantangelo 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you Ron luv them MARX 3/16ths the 999 never was a good puller! Merry Christmas and the Happy Birthday too

  • @tmscheum
    @tmscheum 33 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

    Merry Christmas! Headed towards 20k subscribers! Nice!

  • @randydobson1863
    @randydobson1863 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Ron & it's is Randy and i like yours video is Cool & Thanks Ron & Friends Randy

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Hi Randy, Merry Christmas to you

  • @davidmorris7696
    @davidmorris7696 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I have a Marx 999 NYC tinplate from my father, great runners.

  • @silvertrain7945
    @silvertrain7945 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I busted out laughing when you said that you would piss on a sparkelator if that would help. I too watch VGG. I usually have it playing when I’m working on some trains. Thanks for another great video. Merry Christmas Ron!

  • @glf001
    @glf001 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and love it. Thank you for sharing and Merry Christmas!

  • @rickmoustier1723
    @rickmoustier1723 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Merry Christmas To you and your family Ron.

  • @bigwoz78
    @bigwoz78 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Merry Christmas Ron and family.
    I used to have such a huge crush on Heather Locklear

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      I know what you mean, she was a looker! lol Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @Gary-hi5xr
    @Gary-hi5xr 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    She looks great Ron. Thanks for the great videos.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you, I appreciate you watching!

  • @williamboisjoli3780
    @williamboisjoli3780 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    As always Great show, that Marx never ran better. and Merry Christmas Ron

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks William Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @bobiler-r3l
    @bobiler-r3l 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    I used a small strip of black vinyl tape on one of rear wheel, solved the slipping problem.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I will have to try that thanks

  • @andyfrank6078
    @andyfrank6078 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    MERRY CHRISTMAS RON. Your videos have greatly helped me repairing locomotives this past year. Now I buy $5 and $10 locomotives at shows and root around in em to get them up and running again. Wife loved last weeks transformation beautiful job. Keep em coming in the next year.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Merry Christmas to you and yours as well Andy!

  • @MygrandpasTrain
    @MygrandpasTrain 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Neat little engines. I came across a couple and they are bulletproof. Set on track and took off and run. The paint does improve the looks a bit. Merry Christmas

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @coverdalemineoscalemodelrr7074
    @coverdalemineoscalemodelrr7074 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Sweet Heather Loclier . I love those old Marx engines

  • @randystrunk9774
    @randystrunk9774 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Another great job Ron! I enjoy watching, & am loving the restoration skills! Thank you for the entertainment! Keep up the good work!

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I appreciate that, thanks for watching!

  • @keepamericayisraelgreat5708
    @keepamericayisraelgreat5708 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    It's great seeing you back after your craft, mobile classic trains and we get a sneak peek on how to do it....Thanks

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I'm glad you liked it! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @SantaFeBob
    @SantaFeBob 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome work bringing this one back to life. Great choice on the classic Model of the week. That was a very nice picture of Heather Locklear. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks SF Bob, H.L. sure broke some hearts back in the 80's for sure. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @josephschuster1494
    @josephschuster1494 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I LOVE when you repair Marx equipment.
    I just purchased a Marx 999 loco/tender which currently runs, in need of some TLC.
    Perfect timing! 🚂

  • @electrician-bn7gr
    @electrician-bn7gr 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    As always Ron I enjoyed the great work you do to these trains 🚂. Wishing you and the family a merry Christmas 🎄.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @zendoargos4988
    @zendoargos4988 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Those little Marx 999's are a lot of fun. I have several of them and I have painted a few of them very similar to the one you did in this video. I think that it makes the tiny little 2-4-2 look bigger to paint the front of the boiler.
    I've also customized a lot of the metal rolling stock (cheap hobby paint hand painted not a pro job at all). Those metal cars are considered 3/16 rolling stock so S scale decals fit a lot better than O scale...just in case you decide to do any.
    The vast majority of those Marx 999's came with a New York Central tender. They never did make a Reading tender which is odd because Reading and New York Central were the two metal cabooses that they made.
    There is a very rare 4 wheel (instead of 8 wheel) tender like that for Nickel Plate Road, but it went with different cars and there is no metal Nickel Plate caboose.
    The entire 3/16 rolling stock offerings were less than 20 different pieces between flat cars, boxcars, a hopper, gondolas, cattle cars, and cabooses. If ever there was an entire line that would be possible to collect (except for rare variations of course) it would be the Marx 3/16 line.
    Merry Christmas to you and the wife and I love the videos.

  • @johncherny8097
    @johncherny8097 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Merry Christmas Ron to you and your family. Thanks for making your videos! Looking forward to cleaning scub and restoring more trains next year!

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you John, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @markirwin7677
    @markirwin7677 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    That is a neat little bogger. Went from no go, to doing burn outs, love it.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Lubrication is a good thing :-)

  • @jimorlando5700
    @jimorlando5700 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Very cool train set. Merry Christmas!

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks Jim, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @anthonycollins4747
    @anthonycollins4747 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Ron, Another great video. 🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄 to and your family. 🎄🎅🎄

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you Anthony, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @johnbanicki7232
    @johnbanicki7232 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Tough week for spilling things. Good thing is now your work space is nice and clean. Great to see the old train running again. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks John, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @michaelmejia3822
    @michaelmejia3822 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Merry Christmas to you and yours.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks Michael, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @BobR-gy5gx
    @BobR-gy5gx 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Nice job on the marx trains Ron! Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy new year!! Keep the videos coming!!

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you Bob! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @stevenjameswalker9991
    @stevenjameswalker9991 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    My family and I are glad that your videos exist Merry Christmas from the Walkers.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you Steven, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @swimjimsvideos5244
    @swimjimsvideos5244 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Your "nippers" are also know as End Cutters. After over thirty years in hardwood flooring I know them well. Painting the smoke box/firebox was a great idea and really added to the look of the engine. I recognized Heather Locklear right away. She got my attention more than a few squares back. Lol. Another great video! Happy Birthday to your better half and Merry Christmas!

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      End Cutters and side cutters...... Makes since now. I always called my side cutters a pair of dikes. Yes that H.L. could sure break up a happy home back in the day for sure. Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @blablametalhead
    @blablametalhead 5 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great vid and thank you......I have a armload of 666 and 1666 engines that need new bushings,when wore it can let the gears skip teeth.

  • @Trains-and-Railroads
    @Trains-and-Railroads 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Wow! Really intersting. You did a nice job with the painting and everything. My first new train set was Marx, mid-sixties. All of the cars were plastic bodies, 027 scale. Santa Fe A&B F unit locomotives, oddball couplers that were not compatible with Lionel. - Johnny from Texas.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks J From T! Yes all Marx had different couplers than Lionel, just seemed silly to me

  • @OgdenTunkRR
    @OgdenTunkRR 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Merry Christmas Ron thanks for a great year of videos always a 33%er 🎄🚂

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Merry Christmas to you and yours as well! Thanks for watching all year!

  • @pyrielrising4338
    @pyrielrising4338 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Happy Holidays Ron to you and "The Little Lady".😊

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @FrankOConnor-x1j
    @FrankOConnor-x1j 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks Ron! Another awesome restoration.
    Merry Christmas!!

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I appreciate it, Merry Christmas to you as well Frank

  • @martyh299
    @martyh299 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Those old Marx trains is what I grew up with. Had a blast as a young’in playing with them! Great job Ron and Merry Christmas to you and your wife!

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks Marty, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @MattKonsol
    @MattKonsol 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Nice job working on this Marx 999 set right here!! She looks awesome! I hope you have a merry christmas! 33%er

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks Matt, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @hakannilsson9490
    @hakannilsson9490 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Nice! Will be great to watch tonight

  • @VarneyTrainMan
    @VarneyTrainMan 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Merry Christmas Ron, good show I see a lot of old Marx equipment for sale in my area on facebook market place really cheap, how ever I am not into it, I did score an old Hornby 4-6-4 steam engine in HO scale thought, oiled it up and runs like a charm, will send you a picture of it in a day or two, need the tender for it, but runs with out it, all power pick up is on the engine

  • @jimciancio9005
    @jimciancio9005 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    🎄☃️❤️😁Hoping You & The Family Ron,
    Have a Very Merry Christmas and Healthy, Safe New Year My Brother.🎁❄️❤️😁 God Bless you Brother for all your help and amazing words of wisdom, along with making this Train community entertaining to watch, so many different channels are just IDK? Boring? I believe that your personality and the way you mix things up, crosses so much more than just the model railroad tracks of the nitch collectors out here. Most HO guys, don't mess with O or Standard Gauges. You my friend aren't afraid to give it your best shot, like the most of us try. Sometimes your not always successful on the first go around too, just like the majority of US aren't. There's no staged BS here, is what I'm trying to say and it's not just Ron playing with a different model train or cars. But you cross the taboo gauge boundaries and the underdogs as well! Like so many of us have to start with, due to either price, availability or family heirlooms that may not have a decent following or parts availability, like Marx or American Flyer stuff. I have a variety of all the O gauge and that's what keeps me interested in your channel on top of your fantastic TV hands and personality Lol. But just wanted to send and share some Holiday Cheer Here and Wish you a Merry Christmas my man. Keep doing what it is your doing and the subs and views shall follow. God Bless.

  • @jamescotter5376
    @jamescotter5376 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Another good one thanks Ron you have a merry Christmas you and your wife and your dog

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks James, Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @dalefraschetti1874
    @dalefraschetti1874 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Another great video Ron !!!

  • @almarr4942
    @almarr4942 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    The paint adds a great touch...great job

  • @normancoreyBuildingTrains
    @normancoreyBuildingTrains 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Nice Holiday Video great job

  • @jebbohanan2626
    @jebbohanan2626 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    YES!!
    Great job!!
    Those pieces of track being slicker than the others…that’s got me puzzled…
    It could possibly be that the track is made of an extremely hardened metal that just doesn’t allow for tractive effort…Idunno
    It’s got me scratching my head
    Anyway
    Tell your woman Happy Birthday
    And the both of you have a excellent Christmas!!

  • @caboosech
    @caboosech 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great video ron merry Christmas 🎄

  • @lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561
    @lynnmccurdythehdmmrc2561 23 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good morning from Miami, waiting to board the cruise ship🎉

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Well that sounds like a GREAT way to celebrate the season. Good for you and the Missus!!

  • @stephencossman6966
    @stephencossman6966 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I really enjoy the vid's along w/the narrative!!!
    Merry Christmas to you and yours.
    illin' in south philly
    I model N scale stoney creek branch of the Reading Railroad.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Merry Christmas to you and yours as well. Thanks for watching.

  • @MrZlooze
    @MrZlooze 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Sharpies touch those cars up nice.

  • @jeffsikes5312
    @jeffsikes5312 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    MERRY CHRISTMAS BUDDY FROM MICHIGAN.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks Jeff Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @charliestrainset-wx6zz
    @charliestrainset-wx6zz 11 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Ron the New York Central tender come with pretty much every set and the reading caboose came with them for some reason I have an original set from 1938 and it has a reading caboose and it has a NYC tender that's marx for you good video by the way and have a Merry Christmas👍

  • @JPaul60
    @JPaul60 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great job on the set. That transformer looked a little iffy from the beginning. As far as wheel slip goes the unit needs some sanders. Well, maybe roughing up the drivers with some 100 -150 grit sandpaper. Not too shabby for a 77 year old trainset. The Spirit of Christmas Train. Merry Christmas Ron.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @MachGo66
    @MachGo66 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Ron. Great video. I’ve been buyin’ up old Marx trains lately too. They just don’t quit. Sorry you didn’t like those Dremel abrasive wheels so much. I find the red ones do the best with the least mess. I had an issue with slipping wheels on my Marx 1666 as well. It worked much better once I degreased the track and wheels with some CRC electronics cleaner. Take care and Happy Holiday!

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you. I do like them abrasive pads, I just made the mess all over my desk, not there fault ;-) Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @MessyMason5904
    @MessyMason5904 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    33%ter here!! That train is built for speed😂

  • @DGHodgson-o8z
    @DGHodgson-o8z 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Ron, thank you for another excellent year of entertaining video's, Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year 2025.
    Ps if you're going to pee on spark plugs, make sure the engine is switched off 😂

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the good advice ;-) Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @azmike1
    @azmike1 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Lionel is fun! Loud. Metal. Fast!

  • @BrockRuby
    @BrockRuby 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Holly Molly!!! Is that a pre famous Cheryl Tiegs??? Late 1970s!!!

  • @chasesrailwaylinesrr6447
    @chasesrailwaylinesrr6447 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    My opinion on marx sets is they are very good For running around a Christmas tree and for starting out Most of my engines are marx (5) with 3 lionels and 1 American flyer O scale

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Back in the day Marx trains were bought by "Working Men" for there boys and the Lionels which were much more expensive were bought by "White Collar" Fellers for there kids. Marx has a strong following among Model Train Enthusiasts to this day.

  • @HudsenA28
    @HudsenA28 16 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    merry christmas and a happy new year 2025

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt
    @BrianHolzheimer-mg4qt 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    My Marx 333 has double gear ⚙️ reduction!

  • @WWIIREBEL
    @WWIIREBEL 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    A friend of mine restored a similar set 5 years ago. The track was black as well. Being he was missing a few sections, he got some new made replacements and blackened the rails to match the rest , then polished the rail tops. Nowadays he sets it up in the front of his office every year,lol.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Cool that he's still running it!

  • @willamcombs1106
    @willamcombs1106 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    That Niagara Falls tank car. NIAGARA FALLS! Slowly I turned . . Step by Step . . Inch by Inch. 😂😂😂

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Dang Corporate 'Merica anyway

  • @ecidaho
    @ecidaho 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Heather Locklear I believe. Very cool restoration. My first O27 set was the Marx Big Rail Work Train from about 1971 or 2. It was in the ever popular Penn Central Livery! For Tamiya paint find some Paint Retarder and mix that in Tamiya bottle paint and it won’t do the paint over pull off anymore. Chisel tip white paint pens are great for runningboard white edges. She looks great!!!
    Maybe a thin rubber band on both of the forward drivers as they looked geared.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      Another Win for Erick! Thanks for the paint tips. I thought about rubber band but didn't have any small enough. Me and my 12th hour production runs ;-)

    • @ecidaho
      @ecidaho 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @ Maybe try some of the clear hair tie bands. Pretty thin and would be close to inivisible.

  • @majortomtogc
    @majortomtogc 13 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    "Maybe it's a wheel puller..." LOLOL

  • @jamesdenny4734
    @jamesdenny4734 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I have some black track, I bought in a lot, just four 9 or 10" straights n two 5" straights. I use them for my test track!

  • @inserthandlehere648
    @inserthandlehere648 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    My family has this old red Lionel diesel and I'm planning on fixing it soon

  • @johnblanton-fd3jf
    @johnblanton-fd3jf 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    The 999 was the work horse for the Marx sets. , it wasn’t uncommon to find different road names on the coal tender and caboose, that happened in the factory to get sets shipped out.

  • @dannyjones3840
    @dannyjones3840 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Another great video Ron! I was wondering how much weight did the loco have in it? Any time I get a new engine in I try to load a much lead or steel into it that I can. For steam engines I find #7 shot works great because you can glue it in the shell with some Elmer's white glue and fill tons of small voids you can't get the .25 or. 5 oz wheel weights in.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks Danny, I normally dont change the weight in these big old 3 rail loco's. A cast shell seems to be enough. It has lots of room in there for more weight but I still think my biggest problem is the slick wheels

  • @johnpainter7343
    @johnpainter7343 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Ron I was wondering, do you know where or how I could replace the metal pickup for the center rail?

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      There might be some Marx parts places out there. I would google them.

    • @johnpainter7343
      @johnpainter7343 14 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @classicmodeltrains ok thank you. Also thanks to your videos I'm not afraid to go inside my trains now. Please keep up the good work and Marry Christmas 🚂

  • @jaystuckey4920
    @jaystuckey4920 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Early Lionel O 27 track had black ties then theirlater O27 track had brown ties. If you get abox of O27 track with old Lionel black tie track mixed in with Marx O27 black tie track its a bugger to separate, But count the holes and you can separate it out. They will work together of course. I have been hearing that alcohol is bad for cleaning track as the reisdue attracks stuff you don't want. They say Mineral spirits cleans better and does not leave a residue. The 999 is a classic reliable engine. There were 3 or 4 versions involving the different designs of the cow catcher.

  • @williamkaczmarek3996
    @williamkaczmarek3996 12 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Would a traction tires work to solve your grippyness problem?

  • @brentpodoll5848
    @brentpodoll5848 17 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

    I started my train love with my older brothers marx set. But it had the plastic bodys. The uncupler work very well. It had the plastic cuplers and with just a simple oval it was lil boring i also had bad wheel slipage when l would load the gondola . Asmall rubber band on the front outside driver would do the trick

  • @JerseyBill-x9r
    @JerseyBill-x9r 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Hold the phone did you say two bagger, lol? You have had a couple of long videos due to the work involved and I don't want you to burn out so cool your jets and relax. I think you just needed a light sand on the original track or better yet the locomotive wheels ruff them up for traction's sake. The train looks great and works great so hats off to you but allot of time plus work. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Jersey Bill

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      First Feller to pick up the "2 Bagger" comment ;-). I couldn't think of what to do to ruff up the wheel surfaces. Seems the more it ran, the better it got at pulling. Maybe just needs some track time? Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @jamesdenny4734
    @jamesdenny4734 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Also, with just 2 wheels with rods, I dont see the need to quarter them. Nothing will get jammed up?

  • @colinsrcrepairshopandmodel2578
    @colinsrcrepairshopandmodel2578 18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I have the same marx locomotive and for some reason it will go forward and reverse by itself sometimes is it normal for my marx train to do that or why is it doing that

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  18 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

      It's loosing the power pickup from the track. The reversing solenoid looses power and drops. when power is restored it pulls the plunger up which switches the direction. clean your wheels and track should eliminate problem. dont forget to lube the motor and stuff while your at it.

    • @colinsrcrepairshopandmodel2578
      @colinsrcrepairshopandmodel2578 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @classicmodeltrains what kind of grease do you recommend I use for the marx gears?

  • @gregorytalber2068
    @gregorytalber2068 10 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    It’s Heather locklear

  • @thelazyfishkeeper2730
    @thelazyfishkeeper2730 20 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    24:12 model cheryl tiegs. i think i got this one.

  • @Gregtrainmaster
    @Gregtrainmaster 22 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    perma-tex makes good traction also thin strips of gorilla tape

  • @thelazyfishkeeper2730
    @thelazyfishkeeper2730 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    got another one wrong. well at least the train is running and slipping. i know they say not to do this. try some sand paper on the track. had same problem with my N gauge train. cleaning the track did not help. so i had a sanding block, a couple of quick swipes and the train is running fine. merry christmas , or happy festivus.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!

  • @tony42hajdu
    @tony42hajdu 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I was thinking if the not driving wheels are taking too much weight of loco. Try remove trailing wheels front and rear if it will be better, try reduce the presure of non driving wheels to the track.

    • @classicmodeltrains
      @classicmodeltrains  15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      All 4 drivers are powered open the loco. the trucks are just hanging out, offering no up or down pressure on the frame of the loco.

  • @chasesrailwaylinesrr6447
    @chasesrailwaylinesrr6447 19 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I have this set but it is slightly older because it has a different boxcar