A tip for shipping is put the rolling stock inside a food storage bag AND THEN put on the bubble wrap. This way any small parts that come off are in the bag.

Great idea on the seal springs for locomotive use.😲 I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks!

Excellent video…nice to watch someone who knows the craft…

Once again, Ron, you've hit a home run with this one. There's no one out there who does a better job of producing Scale Model Railroad Edutainment!

That is a unique locomotive. Sweet restoration. I was hoping to see you. Put the band on the other side of trucks from the filter. 🫵💯👍✌️🚄🚂

Hi Ron, Seasonal Greetings from across the pond. Another great video, glad to see another classic model train restored for another 60 years service. Keep the good work up and video’s coming 👍

I did not know that! When I watch vids on TV, I'll wait until I'm back on my phone to give it a like 👍🏼

You did a brilliant job on those handrails. Nice work.

nice loco Ron you did a good job on that one see they don't make them like they used to i have one in bad shape that needs a rebuild when i get to it👍

Thank You for another informative and wonderful how to video!

A very impressive little model that used every inch of available space in that body shell. The power efficiency from that belt drive and upgraded magnets is pretty incredible! I have a few vintage HO engines with spring belt drives and was always curious about how exactly they get "hooked" together at the ends, many thanks for showing that up close!

Nice job. I loved Lindberg Line when I was a kid. Built a good many of the motorized model ships and even a motorized F15 Eagle.

Love your narration. You are exactly like what goes on in my head when doing tedious stuff like that. I'd love to have a beer with you!😅

Ron That switcher, is as old, as iam that is awesome, that it runs very well, thanks for the video

I've never heard of a tender-drive steam locomotive, and I'm old. It was very entertaining and informative. Thanks Rob. Maybe you should invest in a foam cradle. They're only about $10 - $15 and are really useful to hold the car upside down securely while working on them.

What a manufacturing NIGHTMARE ‼️😳

Saw a lot of Lindbergh models in the PX when I was a kid..bought some airplane kits they weren’t bad..they were easy to put together…didn’t know about the trains..guess you learn something new every day….great video!….

You got a great channel my friend

Lindberg has been around for ages making styrene scale model kits. I never knew that they got into trains, but it makes complete sense.

They came in B&O, too. I have that one, but I painted it to Milwaukee.

Thanks for the KZfaq video tips. Just got access on my TV last month with new service and didn't know the nav techniques.

Lindberg made model plans and cars in the 1950s---60s, I own a few.

That's crazy about the SP gears blowing out! Missing paint, dust and rust are natural weathering. 🤭

I’ve always given you a thumbs up Ron, and I watch a lot of your videos on TV. To me a thumbs up is a thank you for creating the video. I especially enjoyed the timing and pace of this video. The inserted tutorial was excellent. I hope your regular viewers will subscribe and show their appreciation for your work. Thanks again Ron.

I was given one of these as a gift recently, and was trying to figure out how a couple of the motor parts worked in the frame. Thanks for the informational video, now I can fix mine up!

Hey Ron, Lindberg also made small vehicle models, school buses , Greyhound buses and semi trucks about HO scale too. Love your videos.

the best , congratulations

Cool switcher and great repair ! I found that Tamia paints come the closest to matching the vintage colors on models , also Testors may work .

Outstanding repair Ron

Great score!! That looks like a great shunting train!! Doesn't need to look pretty just reliable!! Oh I clicked thumbs up!!

DAMN shoddy manufacturing with no thrust washers. Corner cutting at its finest! Great video RON! Take care and hope you’re avoiding snow as much as possible.

Another great video Ron. Now I can’t wait for the GS4 video!

Awesome video thanks Ron

I actually got a Lindberg SW600 a couple years back in the CB&Q livery. I did do a touch-up on the livery, cleaned the wheels and oiled the gears but never did much else. I could easily see you becoming part of the HO Collector magainze team.

Another great video in the box. My only experience with Lindbergh models was a Battle Ship, I don't remember which one. It was a floating, battery powered model, but you had to build the electric motor. It came with the armature shaft/ commutator, and several core blanks, and a spool of wire. The magnets and the motor frame were part of the hull assembly. You had to build, and wind the armature, assemble the motor, and the gear box, which drove the propeller shafts. My motor worked but the gears were trash so the ship never sailed under power. I always wanted one of those switchers but couldn't ever find one. Now I can find them but can't afford them 😊😊😊😊😊.

Great video!! Love your humor!

Great video, again, Ron ! Sorry to hear about the frustration surrounding the Daylight. But, we shall see how that turns out . I never dabbled with Paul Lindberg's Train models, back in the early '60's. They were I guess, wanting to get into the act too, as Revell did-- with trains. I must have built 100 Lindberg model aircraft and car model kits in my lifetime. Back in the '50's and early '60s the Lindberg model kits used to hang on header cards punched with factory hanger holes in many Mom ' n Pop candy soda fountain type stores in the New York City area and priced below their competitor's kits; at prices such as $29 cents, $ 39 cents, $ 79 cents etcetera to compete with Aurora and Comet before Aurora bought the plastic molds from Comet. Comet continued on with only balsa wood flying model plane kits until Guillow's bought Comet out in the '90's. I believe Paul Lindberg was a World War II pilot and a private plane owner [ Stinson Voyager ] before he started up with buying Varney molds and marketing his kits in the late '40's under the " Olin " retail name. He changed it to " Lindberg Lines " in the early 1950's. If I recall, Lindberg trains were only around for about 5 years or so.

Good show, Ron. I always enjoy watching you work and narrate what you are doing.

Thanks for the vids, Ron.

😊😊 super nicee dizel lokomotive 😊😊, Classic lokomtive 😎😎

Great job yet again …love your videos.just pulled out all my Tyco and Limas from late 70 s 80s .most still run like new and have not been run since then ..cheers from Australia

Very interesting video about this old relic and the band drive. Only seen this in the "Lone Star" models and a recently produced diesel shunter. The worn paint looks kinda realistic!

I began my HO odyssey with Athearn Hi-F drive and stayed with it as we transitioned to geared locos. It never ceases to amaze me how odd and complex some of these other designs are. I'm so glad I discovered Athearn early and stuck with it. . .simple and robust. . .it will run forever.

Another awesome video Ron great work.

Grate job Ron ,thanks learn a lot

Very interesting repair.

Great video and nice loco. Sorry, I laughed when the brush cover shot out.

Bro I just found you. Entertaining, I dig your style. You're the vice grip garage of model trains. I love it. I don't even have a model train. But I love them and can't get enough of watching them.

Great Caeser's Ghost! You did a miracle job! How satisfying. Always a pleasure. Merry Christmas!

Another great job. Nice ti see someone drop stuff like me. 😂 FYI, not all articulated logos are Mallets, ( I say mal-ee, like "alley" with a M.) Anyway, all Mallets are compound steam, but not all articulated are. The Big Boy is a "simple articulated " where all the cylinders get high pressure steam. Have a great day, and good luck with the GS4s. Not a Bachman fan at all. 😅

Another great rebuild. Love how you bring these back to life. Thanks for sharing.

I read the HO Collector article on Lindburg trains, but never have seen one run. Good show! Have you ever repaired a Revell switcher? They are also belt driven and somewhat strange to work on.

Very cool

Hey I have a B17 from that company I love there models

Wow Ron , I have to say you have a lot of patience’s with the gear situation. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy NewYear!!! Thanks for sharing your talents with us on locomotive repair. You are definitely very knowledgeable. Thanks again for the great videos you make.🚂🚂

Thank you for sharing. Nice little switcher, a nice repair, you did a nice job on the handrails.👍

Way to step up for the challenge. Great job overhauling a unique engine. 33%

I was painting quad plastics that was kinda tore up. After some sanding of the rough spots to smooth it out and a scuff. Came back in with a paint adhesive for plastic. I use that before painting. I painted all plastic and turned out really good. I ended painting it in Michigan State colors. Everything was green color and with paper and tape taped off the center section so I could paint only the fenders in white. Put MSU stickers in center of all fenders front and back. Placed Spartan head logos on each side of tank. And completely different one on center of the front nose plastic. After clear work was done. It looked like a special edition quad. Like it came from factory that way. The plastic adhesive for paint did it's job. I would love to have that switcher. It would go on my shelf in living room where I have 40 of some of my best and beautiful ones. Like my revelle ACL & UP. I still need a driveshaft for the Union Pacific and the number plate that goes on front of the hood. Needed handrails. So I went to hobby lobby. I grabbed a cpl packs of music wire in different sizes. The pack I just happen to have right here in front of me. Is #5498 and size is .015 . It comes in metal, brass, aluminum, copper, and tin. Was thinking about getting the brass and copper pks. Using that on certain engines to make grab irons and railings. Then giving them a good polish instead of painting them. Making them stick out. Like a black diesel I have. It has orange metallic colored grab irons and handrails. Looks awesome. So wanna do same with only the ones missing the rails on them where the detail will set it off. The other ones I have will be just metal and paint them according to factory of original handrails. What do you charge to repair engines? Also if missing or broken parts? I have a cpl of ho Lionel. Went to an official Lionel hobby store in Saginaw mi. They weren't nice people. Always watching me. If they couldn't see me they would move so they could. Was by myself. Had my son my wife and my father. I asked them about the ho engines I have. Like snooty people would act. We don't service those here. We only service Lionel and o scale. The look on his face when I asked about those Lionel I brought was a look like I walked up grabbed his first cup of coffee of the day and hocked a luggie in it and gave it back to him. If you are an official Lionel service you should service all Lionel. Right? Well TY. Another great video. Would love to have the SW you have right there. Have cpl C& NW. They are spectrums and dcc. That would go nice with ones i have. Thanks again.

I have band drive loco's, never seen a spring drive like that...THATS WILD!!! Another great restore Ron!!

J live american train and american train Model.😊😊🚂🚂😀

I have this one mint in the box with all the spare parts including the spare spring. A guy brought it from the USA in the 60s to Sweden for his brother, but he had a Marklin AC layout so remained in the box till it was put on ebay and is now in Ireland with me. I have the Santa Fe one too. These can be made into decent runners (with a high quality DC controller) and were ahead of their time with the fine wheel flanges and disk flywheel. Really love your channel and videos.

Nice job . Great video

I’m going to have to keep an eye out for one of these locomotives. I like the odd and lesser known model railroad engines. Thanks for another great video.

Hey Ron ! Another nice video. There were lots of Lindbergh models. I’m thinking there was a boat kit and an airplane kit where they included an electric motor. But the buyer of the kits had to actually assemble the motor. Maybe some of those kits would be a place to find magnets? Just a thought from a 33%er.

Just got hold of one of these on eBay,the Chicago North version. Best watch your video and see what I have let myself in for 👍

Congratulations Ron: IMO this is one of the best videos that you ever made! Amazing job on this Lindberg. It is really impressive the low velocity/low amperage achieved after the change of the motor’s magnets. Been a 4 wheel-driver, how many cars is she (it has a soul; therefore it is she) able to pull on your flatland? Again, kudos my friend!

A friend of mine wound up with one of these, same paint flaking problems but his has most of the paint- and all the original handrails, unbroken! He wanted me to see if I could fix it up, and I just wasn't having much luck- that spring belt kept getting hung up and experiencing too much friction. I just couldn't get it to run right. But your video is making me want to have another go at getting it running!

Howdy Ron, I trust that you had a superior Thanksgiving. I've never seen one of these Lindberg models. Rare earth magnets: I've replaced all the magnets in all of my Pittman motors with rare earth magnets. I got mine from eBay after researching what size magnets I would need. After installing, they made a BIG difference in current draw and now they "creep" around the tracks. Now you can see for yourself that the rare earth magnets make a really BIG difference. Cheers from eastern TN

Reminds me when revell dipped there feet in ho scale in the 50s

I've started using JB Weld for affixing handrails, rather than CA. Ive found that it forms a much stronger bond, and works with a wider range of materials.

Great show today love the old stuff

Last night I found the round metal center cover for my Lionel dual transformer. It says on it... Multi-control "TRAINmaster" TYPE-ZW transformer. 115 volts - 60 cycles - 275 watts. Underneath, for alternating current only. Made in U. S. Of America. The Lionel corp, new York. It is the 1 I was questioning you about getting hot. Hasn't blown up so probably be normal. Thanks again have great day week month yr. Lol

Well that's a fun way to start Monday. I have 1 and a half of that engine. Mine didn't come with the belt. I found a rubber band long enough to work barely. Thanks for the tip on the wheel seals, I'll have to find one. Never would have guessed that! The motor on mine squeals badly and has a stripped gear, the large gear keeps popping out so I might try putting it in the other frame. The Delrin post that holds the drive shaft is bent so it's loose. I'm impressed yours ran at all before you serviced it! Very well done as usual.

Fantastic video thanks for sharing your experiences with us all thank you again 🎉

The only thing I remember about Lindberg was their model car kits i built a number of them when i was a kid, I'm surprised they even made 'HO' trains.

Interesting one. New subscriber here up in Cusco, Peru at about 11000ft, ex-Cape Town, South Africa 😊

Thank you for restoring this ancient Lindberg relic. I was exposed to Lindberg kits while recovering at the hospital after being hit by a car (1971. I learned how to follow basic diagrams for ships, tanks and model aircraft. I built 12 models during my stay. I only learned of Lindberg building model trains perhaps a few years back. The model you restored is now on my bucket list of models to seek. I can not imagine how anyone could think up such a mechanism. It is truly an oddity. Carry on and keep bringing those obscure kits almost forgotten but not quite thanks to those like yourself who seek them out.

Another great video Ron. I never thought I'd say something like this, but that switcher is a Keeper Creeper. 😊

thanks man nice

Ron, what a great video and a lovely little engine... see age does have its benefits... hahaha....

Hello Ron great video & happy holidays

Dang, thinkun outside du box au little AH!!🙃🤗

Nice!

Hello Ron, i think this one is SW1, not 600. Great video! Its good to be one of 0.33 😊

I like rebuild older ho equipment for my Southern railway layout.

ALSO REVELL MADE THE SAME OF DRIVE IN THERE ENGINES TO.

Great job, Ron. Not only the new magnets but I think the flywheel also has something to with it's creepability. Inertia, ya know. It's about ten years of so before Athearn came out with the S-12 with dual-flywheels. I wonder if that's where they got the idea.

TY

Satin Hunter Green is what you want, or flat/matte even, but semi gloss is still pretty glossy. The spray can caps lie but on the flip side you'll have people saying they're GREAT. It's possible that another customer switched caps, especially if they're one of those people who test colors before buying (some big box stores have a pad of paper set aside for spraying test shots). I'm on 1080HD and the workbench footage is a tidbit blurry. Is it my connection or is it your camera? I love macro videography so addressing that would be my advice for the channel. 👍😎👍

if you have the model railroaders first 75 years dvds or access the archives then you will know lindburge they were sold exclusively thru megows by the way im in the august 1983 ohio state fair issue im the one with the purple shirt with hands on fence

Ron, Did the head light stop working or is it that dim? As usual, a great video You are a Rock Star.

had one of those when i was 6 or 7

FYI, you do not have to pause to LIKE, Subscribe, GIVE super thanks, look at comments and like them (depends on update), and if a LIVE video look at live stream comments. You can also ""Save for later viewing" , I do use allot. FYI if you want to save in special grouping you have to create on desktop then it will be avaible in the app. I have groups train repair, train info, electronics

Probably first comment I ever made on here after watching for like 2 years, and it's only purpose is to say 84 millimeters is like 5 inches.

Did I just stumble across the Vice Grip Garage of model trains??

Oh heads up, I heard the tan plastic is bad from someone in the Thomas Modeling Community, they ordered a coach kit and it came in tan plastic, however the coach was brittle and deformed. You want the tried and true clear plastic.

Im watching on the 70-inch Samsung via the phone.

Super. 💙 T.E.N.

I have a few warship kits by lindberg that I never finished one has a hole in the hull from a moulding mishap.

I put KZfaq on my phone,( WiFi ), and cast it to my TV. I can comment on phone.