That's a fantastic locomotive you've managed to add to your collection, Sid. You're a model of patience and knowledge when it comes to repairs. I'm always impressed by the ease with which you tackle these issues. Someone along the line really did a number on this model to make it unworkable. It's a good thing there are people like you to set things right. I know there's a lot of collectors who depend on your assistance when they have issues. Another job well done!
Like I told Norm when he got his. You've got yourself an awesome locomotive in The Big Six. It's my favorite B&O Locomotive as IRL, they worked my home area of Sand Patch near Meyersdale, PA as helpers, on coal drags and even Quick Dispatch freights. Great video and an awesome locomotive! My channel has the HO scale brass version.
Impressive restoration of a beautiful locomotive. When I was a kid, I would be so awed by the unpainted brass engines at the hobby shop, but would wonder if they were meant to be run that way! I still see so much unfinished brass that I wonder if people are just afraid to paint and run it, preferring to keep it as an object to be admired on display. 😄 Cheers! You've earned a subscriber.
LOL LOL I loved when you said this was a simple fix. I hope you realize your skill and aptitude with these electronic marvels is out of the park. I am the guy who talked to you about that Toonerville Trolley reversing with the 2 mini turntables at each end from the spring York show. I still want you to design a system for me, I looked around and only saw reversing units without the mini turntables. I will get in touch somehow with you when I am closer to installing it. To use one of your words, " You are amazing" lol
Awesome job and like the longer, in-depth video format. Would you ever consider doing the same for a Legacy upgrade? Would love to see and learn about that process! Either way keep up the great work!
Great job. I think you're right about what happened to the engine in the first place. Another difference between the brass and diecast is that the diecast is usually heavier and may pull more weight.
sid your work is first class. we need more younger guys like you in this hobby. you sure know your command control electronic systems. I love learning about all the different pcb boards lionel have used and ta studios. I wish we had a repair seminar by guys like you, maybe at york someday. I aways learn so much from guys like you and gunrunner john,alex m. and others on the ogr forum. I always try to fixem if I can, but if I am in over my head I call in the big guns like yourself 😊
Excellent video, Sid! Put me in the category of people hoping to see more in depth videos like this one. I live northwest of the Detroit area near Lake Michigan, and I hope to get involved with the Detroit three rail group at some point. I am just starting my latest layout (in the benchwork building stage) and I am trying to come up with a standardized control system to run things. This is a little more complicated because I will have both three rail and 2-rail trains on the layout (each running on its own right of way). Keep these great videos coming!
The way I ended up figuring out it was the radio board was by getting the locomotive running to start. Since I noticed all functionally worked, I knew it was not the motherboard, sensor, and or anything to do with the sounds. That left the radio board which controls everything. It's a common issue to have a radio board cause issues like this. It's a good place to look.
What’s up Sid. I sent you an email regarding the radio receiver board. Thanks ahead of time for any insight. All your how to’s help me one way or the other. 😅. Thanks for all you do.
That's a fantastic locomotive you've managed to add to your collection, Sid. You're a model of patience and knowledge when it comes to repairs. I'm always impressed by the ease with which you tackle these issues. Someone along the line really did a number on this model to make it unworkable. It's a good thing there are people like you to set things right. I know there's a lot of collectors who depend on your assistance when they have issues. Another job well done!
Thanks Tom!
Like I told Norm when he got his. You've got yourself an awesome locomotive in The Big Six. It's my favorite B&O Locomotive as IRL, they worked my home area of Sand Patch near Meyersdale, PA as helpers, on coal drags and even Quick Dispatch freights.
Great video and an awesome locomotive!
My channel has the HO scale brass version.
Nice explanation of Brass trains. As for your restoration skills….unbelievable. Nice job!
Impressive restoration of a beautiful locomotive. When I was a kid, I would be so awed by the unpainted brass engines at the hobby shop, but would wonder if they were meant to be run that way! I still see so much unfinished brass that I wonder if people are just afraid to paint and run it, preferring to keep it as an object to be admired on display. 😄 Cheers! You've earned a subscriber.
That is a beautiful model Sid. Your skills are amazing and I love watching you repair things. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks Roger!
Sid...you certainly have got some talents and a boxcar full of patience. Good for you and thanks for sharing. 👍
Thanks Jim!
Holy Cow!!! You REALY know your stuff!!! Impressive!!! WOW!
LOL LOL I loved when you said this was a simple fix. I hope you realize your skill and aptitude with these electronic marvels is out of the park. I am the guy who talked to you about that Toonerville Trolley reversing with the 2 mini turntables at each end from the spring York show. I still want you to design a system for me, I looked around and only saw reversing units without the mini turntables. I will get in touch somehow with you when I am closer to installing it. To use one of your words, " You are amazing" lol
I like brass locos. I have a 1218 Class A, PRR T-1 and a few others. As they are conventional....they are cheap today. Thanks
Awesome job and like the longer, in-depth video format. Would you ever consider doing the same for a Legacy upgrade? Would love to see and learn about that process! Either way keep up the great work!
Brass can be a reeeaaaall pain in the....... well you know. Great video.
You did a great job and made it look simple which wasn’t. See you in york
Sid, you did an awesome job getting that engine fixed! I am amazed at your skill and knowledge! Great video!
Good job Sid !
Great job. I think you're right about what happened to the engine in the first place. Another difference between the brass and diecast is that the diecast is usually heavier and may pull more weight.
Brass does not suffer from zinkpest like die cast does.
Great video Sid, I Love to see others repairing these awesome trains. Thanks for the information, I might need it sometime.
Thanks Chris! As always my pleasure.
sid your work is first class. we need more younger guys like you in this hobby. you sure know your command control electronic systems. I love learning about all the different pcb boards lionel have used and ta studios. I wish we had a repair seminar by guys like you, maybe at york someday.
I aways learn so much from guys like you and gunrunner john,alex m. and others on the ogr forum.
I always try to fixem if I can, but if I am in over my head I call in the big guns like yourself 😊
Excellent video, Sid! Put me in the category of people hoping to see more in depth videos like this one. I live northwest of the Detroit area near Lake Michigan, and I hope to get involved with the Detroit three rail group at some point. I am just starting my latest layout (in the benchwork building stage) and I am trying to come up with a standardized control system to run things. This is a little more complicated because I will have both three rail and 2-rail trains on the layout (each running on its own right of way). Keep these great videos coming!
I bet working on these kind of engines is almost like being a dentist.
Feels like being a neurosurgeon lmao
Great repair overview video Sid and congrats on the beautiful model.
Thanks Matt!
Awesome video. Beautiful engine.
Nice engine. Great job. Enjoy!
Very neat model Sid. I like that B&O ROW caboose too. Greetings from a fellow ROW fan.
Great Job I have One with the same problems
Beautiful engine. The worst part of working on brass is that it’s easy to snap or break the detail parts.
Thanks for this video! Love when you detail repairs & upgrades. By the way you definitely stepped in dodo with this one! LOL
Can sid do it, yes he can. He's the model train version of bob the builder..
One nice locomotive and tender, travels well. Great repair, learned a lot ,keep doing what you are doing.
As always excellent job, beautiful engine!
Thanks Steve!
Great job
Sid, outstanding fix. It wasn’t clear to me how you determined it was the radio board. Thanks
The way I ended up figuring out it was the radio board was by getting the locomotive running to start. Since I noticed all functionally worked, I knew it was not the motherboard, sensor, and or anything to do with the sounds. That left the radio board which controls everything. It's a common issue to have a radio board cause issues like this. It's a good place to look.
@@SidsTrains thanks. Very helpful. I enjoy your videos, please do more.
At 23:19 what are the name of these pick up rollers?
Good question. These are called rollers. If you search on scale test stand rollers you will likely find several sets online.
Wow Sid great job
Bad ass engine Sid!
Brass trains… they are finicky, and you might even say they’re a pain in the brass 😆💀
My son has a 1950s 4-6-4 steam locomotive that needs fixing so I was wondering if you could fix it for him 😊. Thanks
Hello, when you said "his loss, my gain" in its messed up state, might I ask what you initially paid for the beautiful model? ❤ 😊
What’s up Sid. I sent you an email regarding the radio receiver board. Thanks ahead of time for any insight. All your how to’s help me one way or the other. 😅. Thanks for all you do.
That's an industrial can motor.
Great video! But, wouldn’t you say that working on this engine was a pain in the…
BRASS?
Haha!! I guess you could say that.
Yes it can be fixed very easy
Lionel or 3rail?
I would of been nice if Lionel made a dicast Big Six.
Yes, you didn't show us how you deduced it was that radio board!? Show us me how you solved the problem?
Use magnets that’s what I use
I have a bràss hopper. The copler is as big as à KD. çoupler. iñ. HO. Scale.😅