Can We Make This Southern Pacific Daylight Run? Brass Locomotive

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SMT Mainline

Күн бұрын

Ever since buying a Bachmann southern pacific GS4 I've had nothing but derailing issues so I decided to buy one from a different manufacturer this time.
I found a brass Sunset models daylight on eBay for auction which I bought at a good price mostly because the condition was non working.
Getting this locomotive running wasn't too tricky as it mostly just needed fresh oil and cleaning however after the first test it was clear it wouldn't run on my layout without some work.
I ended up having to replace two wheel sets as well as sand the flanges on the centre driving wheels. I also rewired the tender and added a bolt for a drawbar.

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@tertiusimpostor
@tertiusimpostor Жыл бұрын
13:00: the little ladybug running in the foreground is a really nice companion to this beautiful loco☺
@TheContientPokemon
@TheContientPokemon 10 ай бұрын
He definitely deserves a ticket to get onboard 4449
@railfanmaximstill7279
@railfanmaximstill7279 8 ай бұрын
Not a ladybug. One of those Asian Beetles
@DrGordonFreeman_Tabi
@DrGordonFreeman_Tabi Жыл бұрын
Fun Fact: Steam locomotives drive wheels with no center flange(s) those center wheels would be known as blind drivers.
@yea4826
@yea4826 Жыл бұрын
Cool
@ytzpilot
@ytzpilot Жыл бұрын
Yup otherwise it can’t make corners
@DrGordonFreeman_Tabi
@DrGordonFreeman_Tabi Жыл бұрын
correct.
@agressive_cementbag
@agressive_cementbag Жыл бұрын
affirmative my friend.
@MajorWolff23
@MajorWolff23 Жыл бұрын
Wow
@davidknowles2491
@davidknowles2491 Жыл бұрын
Looking really smart there with a rake on. Always preferred diecast to plastic myself. Anybody else notice the ladybug?
@CynderHound
@CynderHound Жыл бұрын
That ladybug was in perfect position for the daylight
@notcooper339
@notcooper339 Жыл бұрын
That’s just George. He works in advertising. He was demonstrating that the locomotive can crawl as slow as a ladybug.
@ChamplainDivision
@ChamplainDivision Жыл бұрын
One minor technicality - that locomotive is brass; not diecast. It was built, most likely in South Korea, by hand.
@BOZOSMITH-xw3ms
@BOZOSMITH-xw3ms 11 ай бұрын
Years ago bought an HO engine and some track and had it set up on the floor. Bad idea of course. Had a small shop vac to keep the R/W clean and was amazed at the spiders and bugs that had been killed by the train. Am not a good house keeper
@Chagan44
@Chagan44 Жыл бұрын
I personally don’t like older Bachman daylights or any of theirs steam engines from the 80’s-90’s so cool to see u found a brass one It’s in great shape
@SMTMainline
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
Great looking locomotives but they were not well built.
@F4productions4072
@F4productions4072 Жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline true
@goob67896
@goob67896 Жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline I had a Bachman Daylight, the drivers literally worked themselves loose and fell off one day.
@MPRail
@MPRail Жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline have you heard about BNSF 4706? I’m BNSF 4705
@Papa_Shurika
@Papa_Shurika Жыл бұрын
Hello, great job! At the 13th minute, a small beetle wanted to ride on a beautiful steam locomotive.
@Fxe4014
@Fxe4014 Жыл бұрын
ladies and gentlemen we have it, finally the Daylight returned to the SMT channel!
@Tmstrains
@Tmstrains Жыл бұрын
From my personal preference, I'm not a fan of the older Bachman daylights or any of their steam engines that were produced during the 80s and 90s. Therefore, it's exciting to hear that you've discovered a brass one that is in excellent condition.
@n4pwx
@n4pwx Жыл бұрын
You done a great job of getting that engine up and going like it should. Congrats to you.
@antonbruce1241
@antonbruce1241 Жыл бұрын
Now that is one fine looking model train!!!! And getting a Sunset Models GS-4 - what a steal!!!!
@ReviewerKid90
@ReviewerKid90 Жыл бұрын
Well I know who I'm sending a non-running locomotive to. You are the greatest when working on non runners. Keep being awesome. 🤟
@B1ENTERTAINMENT30
@B1ENTERTAINMENT30 Жыл бұрын
my grandpa has a GS4 that he kept up on a display shelf above the bay window in my grandparents old house before he moved out to Wyoming. I remember sometimes standing in the bay window and getting the locomotive down and then hiding behind their recliner and playing with it. He had a bunch of locomotives but when I got around to opening up the box of stuff he gave me I only found 8 locomotives instead of the original like 30 some-odd locomotives that were in there. A lot of SP and BNSF stuff with some SF. There was even a PBNE switcher that I'm actually converting to DCC.
@crazygamer0518
@crazygamer0518 Жыл бұрын
Even the lady bug liked it!!
@shipbuilding1000
@shipbuilding1000 Жыл бұрын
Nice purchase. It’s a good thing the original owner wrapped the model in plastic, a lot of those older Sunset boxes have petroleum-based foam which breaks down over time and eats into the brass, even when the box is stored in cool, dry conditions. I was shocked to see this phenomenon when a gentlemen brought a collection of older brass into the hobby store I worked at as a teen. Nice looking GS4 you acquired!
@RocketStephen618
@RocketStephen618 Жыл бұрын
I own a few brass engines. And yes, There should be a drawbar. That wire would connect to a screw, that would hold a drawbar. They would also have the rivarossi style metal wire contact. Great job replacing the drawbar, and getting the engine running! With that Can Motor, you might be able to put DCC in it!
@jamesweaver1913
@jamesweaver1913 Жыл бұрын
I did enjoy watching! Love your videos.
@robertmunguia6172
@robertmunguia6172 Жыл бұрын
Nice ❤️ 👌 👍 you brought it back to life 😀
@kylestevens6925
@kylestevens6925 Жыл бұрын
Spectacular work and congrats on your first brass model! Now that’s a disease you can’t cure, trust me, I got several brass model and once you buy one, you’ll want more! Thanks for sharing!
@SMTMainline
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one from Sunset.
@kylestevens6925
@kylestevens6925 Жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline Sunset is definitely a good intro level for getting into brass. Look into getting some Pacific FastMail(PFM) for another cheap, but great detailed and sometimes good running models.
@VestedUTuber
@VestedUTuber Жыл бұрын
The one thing keeping me from a brass addiction is the scale my brass models are at, and their resulting pricetags. My entry into brass is an LGB/Aster Live Steam Frank S. in G-scale, and since then I've only purchased one other, an Accucraft Fn3 0-4-2ST Plantation Locomotive, also live steam, because each one was over a grand.
@train_man5975
@train_man5975 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite things to do is to buy engines that don’t quite work. You open it up and it’s like a single contact that “sliped.” It’s a good way of saving money
@gustridertrains
@gustridertrains Жыл бұрын
I like how you filled this SMT the video looks great as well and it's another great repair.
@naw611rules6
@naw611rules6 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the upload to my question
@agressive_cementbag
@agressive_cementbag Жыл бұрын
very lovely. the GS4’s are beautiful.
@RayBoebel
@RayBoebel Жыл бұрын
WOW!!! Nicely done Harrison! BTW, giving you a shout out in my next video. Had a loco kicking around in "needs repair" box, so I got it running last night! No spoilers here, your just gonna have to wait for the video to drop on April 7th, 2023 at 8am Eastern! :)
@ytzpilot
@ytzpilot Жыл бұрын
Pretty Sweet Loco 😛
@JonathanColemanTrains
@JonathanColemanTrains Жыл бұрын
since you have a running Daylight model you can have the other Daylight converted to a dummy model to pull beind the powered one then you can have both daylights running as one big train
@SMTMainline
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
It wouldn't work since the other has a quartering issue.
@brentpodoll5848
@brentpodoll5848 Жыл бұрын
Great job again. We had the daylight 4449 steam thrue Minot N D a few years ago. We got to get up close to it was super cool. I love the matching lady bug.
@ehcatsfaneric2211
@ehcatsfaneric2211 Жыл бұрын
Such a talented work ethic and superior knowledge..you are the sheldon cooper of model railroading!
@roberttracy1013
@roberttracy1013 Жыл бұрын
As an addendum, I was able to fit the decoder and speaker inside the boiler. No need to rig up wiring between loco and tender.
@Lancelot_Jago
@Lancelot_Jago Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr Mainline. You have kept inspiring me to get off the chair and get busy. Congratulations on restoring a beautiful model. Cheers Lance 🇦🇺
@w.rustylane5650
@w.rustylane5650 Жыл бұрын
Serenity, you have a runner! W Rusty Lane K9POW in eastern Tennessee
@SMTMainline
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
This one was a bit more of a challenge but hopefully it'll run for countless years to come.
@alanwbelcher
@alanwbelcher Жыл бұрын
Another save by SMT! Well done!
@MajorWolff23
@MajorWolff23 Жыл бұрын
I love Southern Pacific Daylights. Glad see someone talking about them.
@Dominic_Kim-
@Dominic_Kim- Жыл бұрын
I mean brass, nice paint, now running? This is the best restoration ever!
@ginaklein8964
@ginaklein8964 Жыл бұрын
I seem to learn something new while watching almost all of your restoration videos!!!!!
@johncloar1692
@johncloar1692 Жыл бұрын
Harrison you have a very nice runner. Thanks for the video. It is alway enjoyable to see the old one run again.
@chrislastname7736
@chrislastname7736 7 ай бұрын
The Southern Pacific Daylight is my favorite. The Loco and its 15 matching passenger cars is my pride in my collection
@DRRP
@DRRP Жыл бұрын
Great find. Great to see you get it running too :)
@FrankTedesco
@FrankTedesco Жыл бұрын
I hope you gave that ladybug a ride...
@whip-its_dad4239
@whip-its_dad4239 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful train , loved watching it going round and round .
@ronaldrondeau7870
@ronaldrondeau7870 Жыл бұрын
Great, this is one of your best engine. Dont know if you heard about a model railroader fan Dayligt Dave. Dave pas away weeks ago. That guy was a great man very fun to exange with. He will be missed
@markwilliams2620
@markwilliams2620 Жыл бұрын
One thing, when handling high end loco's wear clean cotton or nitrile gloves. Your oily finger prints can etch into the paint if left on the surface. Nice haul. I bought a brass 4-6-4 Milwaukee Road F6 a few months ago and it is gorgeous. Paint is top tier Display queen so it needs a clean and lube to run. 😊
@vettebecker1
@vettebecker1 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job with this locomotive, the Daylight has always been my favorite train. I’ll have one of my own one day
@railroadguy100
@railroadguy100 Жыл бұрын
Southern Pacific Daylight engines are really amazing. The remaining GS4 steam engine was restored to pull a special train when the USA was celebrating it's bicentennial in the 1970s. Today, the engine is housed with 2 other steam engines in Portland and open to visitors, part of the week. I have an O Gauge version in my collection and enjoy running the engine with some cars. Already got 4 matching cars
@Petemonster62
@Petemonster62 Жыл бұрын
The Montreal Daylight once again makes a stop in Dunderville as it heads to Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, Kansas City, Tucumcari, & El Paso on its way to Los Angeles!
@SMTMainline
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
Just serviced at workbench yard.
@Pisca-kk5cs
@Pisca-kk5cs 5 ай бұрын
Saw the lady bug 🐞 crawling next to the Lok . 😂
@kennymcgowan2880
@kennymcgowan2880 Жыл бұрын
This train is on my list, good job of fixing and bringing it back to life
@georgefager3772
@georgefager3772 Жыл бұрын
Very nice 👍
@MikeshobbiesJ3A614
@MikeshobbiesJ3A614 Жыл бұрын
SWEET! I was shocked that it couldn’t handle 22 inch radius curves, I have an vintage brass daylight that does them with no issues. There is something truly special about a hand made brass locomotive!
@SMTMainline
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
Others have said this was meant for 33" radius, I had no idea.
@modelrailroader5619
@modelrailroader5619 Жыл бұрын
That’s looking mighty fine! Good job.
@eugenewebber4887
@eugenewebber4887 Жыл бұрын
nicest looking train I’ve seen in a long minute…
@canadianbehaviour8280
@canadianbehaviour8280 Жыл бұрын
13:01 Ladybug! Great work chief she runs like a dream
@TGPilar
@TGPilar Жыл бұрын
The daylight is easily my all time favorite, just the SP GS’s in general honestly, there’s just something about their design, I’m lucky enough to have a GS-6 in my collection, but I’m looking to get that 4449 soon!
@nicholasbishop3300
@nicholasbishop3300 Жыл бұрын
Lovely looking loco Nice job Nick Australia
@exarkun42
@exarkun42 Жыл бұрын
That is magnificent. Good work there!
@anthonyc1883
@anthonyc1883 Жыл бұрын
Good work. Nice, satisfying run footage.
@johnellick7362
@johnellick7362 Жыл бұрын
Another awesome restoration,good job. Nice looking train! :)
@jarednolte254
@jarednolte254 Жыл бұрын
Hi SMT love the video I got a question when is your next fan mall opening video?
@SMTMainline
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
Quite soon I think, there are several parcels waiting.
@normancoreyBuildingTrains
@normancoreyBuildingTrains Жыл бұрын
Nice to see a working daylight back on your layout. Nice job
@David-yo5re
@David-yo5re Жыл бұрын
Way to go Harrison! Dr. Trainkenstein does it again! 😁 That is a beautiful locomotive pulling one of the most beautiful passenger consists ever built. I always enjoy watching your videos.
@roberttracy1013
@roberttracy1013 Жыл бұрын
I have an unpainted GS4, same as yours. Runs beautifully. Have fitted leds and TCS WOW steam decoder. Absolute dream to run. Just creeps on speed step 1. Sounds stunning.
@oskarvalance3041
@oskarvalance3041 Жыл бұрын
Nice job, as usual. Don't run over the ladybug. It's bad luck, LOL!!
@lotsatrains
@lotsatrains Жыл бұрын
Beautiful locomotive and fantastic job of getting it going 👍 Definitely a favorite of mine too 👌
@vuurvrrailfanner4656
@vuurvrrailfanner4656 Жыл бұрын
Cool
@gregnowak2492
@gregnowak2492 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful locomotive! Nice find!
@garysprandel1817
@garysprandel1817 Жыл бұрын
Well darn it Harrison I was about to drag my old backside off to bed and all of a sudden a new SMT video announcement pops up so I guess I can stay up a little later. Very nice acquisition though I'd keep an eye on the running gear as when you started out it was running extremely quiet to the point it was just wheels on track heard but as she went there was a clicking " chugging " noise almost like the driving rods were loosening or deforming and hitting each other. Also might have to have a word with Nerf Cat as it looks like they're falling down on the job and let a trespasser get on railroad property there right before you hooked up the rest of the train.
@SMTMainline
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
The makeshift "drive rod" was loosening and was causing vibration when put under more strain in the corners. I think adding some two stroke fuel like as a replacement might do the job to fix it.
@henkherta1vanzitteren50
@henkherta1vanzitteren50 Жыл бұрын
Hello Haul Harrison,I always watch your broadcast in full Admiration,As you got this loco running again, It`s been a few hours, But it runs fine again Haul, I`ve also been a Fan of a number of years now your, And now I wish you and your family,From here from Belgium, A happy Easter in health, Peace and Happiness, I wish you the best, Kind regards from Henk van Zitteren,Machinist at the Belgium State Railways (NMBS)❤😀😉
@micoasters
@micoasters Жыл бұрын
13:09 ladybug trying to blend in with the daylight
@jamesfitch6431
@jamesfitch6431 Жыл бұрын
You did a great job. Thats a beautiful locomotive and consist. Time for another video to install a decoder. Thanks for sharing, you have such wonderful content. Love watchin your videos
@Apoptart
@Apoptart Жыл бұрын
Nice vid Smt!
@ferrovocho28
@ferrovocho28 Жыл бұрын
Wow, congrats for that! Normally brass models are hard to adjust to run well, so well done. Also in this case you were lucky that it had already a good motor. And it looks so good :)
@Subpowerzero66
@Subpowerzero66 Жыл бұрын
12:56 | If you look in front of the locomotive, you have your first passenger, a lady bug!
@myvideosetc.8271
@myvideosetc.8271 Жыл бұрын
I'm from europe and this locomotives are not usually my thing but I'm actually envious.
@sawyerahbiesadventuressaa4158
@sawyerahbiesadventuressaa4158 Жыл бұрын
I am in love with tjat one. I love your set up!!!
@heirandspare
@heirandspare Жыл бұрын
Another outstanding job 👏 Keep up the good work.
@erwanh7802
@erwanh7802 Жыл бұрын
These locs are so beautiful !
@loona4133
@loona4133 Жыл бұрын
It looks so cool. U are very smart. And u know how to fix trains better than I can. I wish I had ur talent
@williamsantangelo
@williamsantangelo Жыл бұрын
Great job Harrison very cool!! Thank You!
@callmebigpapa
@callmebigpapa Жыл бұрын
@13:00 there is a passenger trying to get on the train. That speedup effect was cool you should try a shot with the Tilt-shift effect from above!
@donsgotmoney
@donsgotmoney Жыл бұрын
That Mashima can motor really aids to the slow speed crawl. They are a low volt, low amp draw torque monster that companys such as NWSL utilize. I have had several over the years in one diesel or another. Excellent motors and will make your operations a more pleasurable experience.
@FreihEitner
@FreihEitner Жыл бұрын
Now that is the way a Daylight is supposed to look! Really nice. And I was just about to comment that that was probably the easiest disassembly, cleaning and reassembly I've ever seen you do--then it derailed and you cut to "5 hours later". :-)
@benjaminkline4385
@benjaminkline4385 Жыл бұрын
You were talking about your job with work with model trains. That sounds like a good job. But I work for CSX, so I get to play with the real toys and if a brake it I don’t have to fix it or pay for it. I love to watch your podcast. I learn a lot from watching your show. Keep up the good work and thank you. Ben
@SMTMainline
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
it must be awesome to work with the real things, I actually work at a restaurant.
@jerpiaaz
@jerpiaaz Жыл бұрын
How did you remove the flanges of the middle drivers?
@SMTMainline
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
I ran the locomotive at low speed while using a random orbital sander.
@jerpiaaz
@jerpiaaz Жыл бұрын
@@SMTMainline Thanks
@johnsterling7420
@johnsterling7420 Жыл бұрын
That is why you are the wizard, congratulations on the daylight. Nice looking train. Does the headlight work.? 😇👌👍
@dvv45
@dvv45 Жыл бұрын
Look’s good, nice runner!
@stillplayswithtrains1442
@stillplayswithtrains1442 Жыл бұрын
Nice! Excellent work.
@SMTMainline
@SMTMainline Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@4everdc302
@4everdc302 Жыл бұрын
I don't have a Daylight😥 BRASS section(advanced)of the SMT Manual. Well done, Harrison🚂🇨🇦🙋
@BOBXFILES2374a
@BOBXFILES2374a 10 ай бұрын
A great Repair 101 video! I lived for a time in SFO, and had the rare privilege of Standing Beside the actual locomotive, when it came through town and stopped at a station. I was late to work, but so what? This MATTERED!
@SMTMainline
@SMTMainline Ай бұрын
I'd run late to work anytime to see the daylight in person.
@marklinproductions2180
@marklinproductions2180 Жыл бұрын
you have a new channel engine!
@bobkohl6779
@bobkohl6779 10 ай бұрын
Nice to see someone running their trains faster than snail speed!
@SMTMainline
@SMTMainline Ай бұрын
Exactly, this isn't a train show.
@TBone-bz9mp
@TBone-bz9mp Жыл бұрын
Smooth as silk.
@dantamsky9712
@dantamsky9712 Жыл бұрын
22 inches are very tight curves for an HO scale 4-8-4. I'm glad you got all the old gunk out and were able to make it run well.
@uprailfan73
@uprailfan73 Жыл бұрын
The lady bug should drive the train lol😂
@jasonanderson6583
@jasonanderson6583 Жыл бұрын
Move aside guys there’s a new daylight in town now
@sankardas5974
@sankardas5974 Жыл бұрын
Nice locomotive ❤️❤️
@_mozz_LEGOGOD
@_mozz_LEGOGOD 11 ай бұрын
Lady bug: hallooooooo DONT KILL MEEEEEEEEE
@crashryanphoto
@crashryanphoto Жыл бұрын
Good job in making it work. It's always fun to watch how easily you fix these locomotives. I have anxiety issues lubricating the wheels! What a mess.
@Hazy429
@Hazy429 Жыл бұрын
I kept thinking the Daylight was going to pull an Acela
@blazersfan3602
@blazersfan3602 Жыл бұрын
Love those GS4 class locos, I own both the older bachman worlds fair and the newer daylights
@CodysTrainz
@CodysTrainz Жыл бұрын
Welcome to the Brass Locomotive Club, You seriously need Broadway Limited Imports Daylight Passenger cars, I think you should read the number which I think if I read this right was 4454 which was the last GS-4 to run on SP in 1958. 4460 is the only other GS series loco besides 4449 that survives today.
@christophermondone6864
@christophermondone6864 Жыл бұрын
great job on your repaire and trouble shoot.
@sophiekadams
@sophiekadams 8 ай бұрын
I like how there was a ladybug in the video and I like it even more bc it was the same color as the orange on the GS-4 lol
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