There is something so calming about watching James fixing a toy train

I never noticed before, because Clarkson is so loud, just how soothing James May is. He has the soul of a poet and the heart of a child.

James and Mike are carrying this channel

James May is a gift to those of us who appreciate how things work,can be fixed and got working again,the last of a breed who rolled their sleeves up and got the job done,the humble model train becomes the focus of his attentions,a man of many skills who has been messed about by television,they have never quite found his full potential,he makes engineering fun and easy to learn.

Oh my. A three part series on restoring a model train. James Mays “The Restorer” is BACK!!👍🎉🎊

There are videos of Richard Hammond with his family, Jeremy's daughter being interviewed and I chose to watch James May help fix a model train over all the others. No regrets whatsoever. Got exactly what I came for.

I could sit and do this all day with James! Love knowing what makes things tick.

“Hi stoners” ....the man knows his audience, I’ll give him that lol

I know this was uploaded 2 years ago but I've just came across this, it may either sound or view to be boring, but wow i thoroughly enjoyed watching this intricate video, seeing James and not just his skills at delicate workings but also his knowledge of parts and specific tools needed it was extremely calming and satisfying. Well done James and Mike 👌🏻😀

I still remember the TopGear episode with the Renault Avantime. At one point in the episode the engine came out and James worked his magic on the engine. They only showed James going into a garage and coming out and I was really sad they did not show any of the work. These train videos are everything I hoped to see back then and I love them. Thanks for making these!

0:34 Anyone else notice the cassette tape backing on James' smartphone? :D

Episode 1 was like A New Hope, full of optimism. This episode showed just how bad things are, and looked promising until a twist at the end, like The Empire Strikes Back. Fingers crossed for a Return of the Jedi resolution to it all next time out.

Some naughty boys were running their trainset on the carpet. Poor old Cardiff Castle picked up heaps of dust and fluff and started to falter. So dad decided it needed some lubrication and proceeded to oil it the way he oiled his Ford Cortina. This is the result - carpet fluff and 3in1 oil, even better at stopping trains than fallen leaves in the Autumn 🙄. Reckon she needs a serious bath in electrical contact cleaner 😉, and some handy work with fine tweezers to pull all the fluff/oil that's gumming up the axles. Good for us though it means we get another video 👍😉

The younger members of the crew are very lucky to have a man like James as a "Mentor"/Friend.

Refill James' wine, for goodness sake the man is building up a thirst fixing the rails of Britain

James May is a gem. More of these 30+ min. episodes with him thanks.

By the time I am watching this video it has been viewed 3000 times an hour. I’ve always said that James is a national treasure and should make people proud to British 👍 he is carrying the drivetribe channel when Richard and Jezza aren’t on. Anomaly. Nah. His shows he creates are always epic 👍

Life goals; having someone look at you, they was Mike looks at James. So much love and respect. Excellent videos gentleman

I was just sat here wondering how long it would be till part 2 would be out. I feel like i've been waiting way too long.

We want The Reassembler back! why is this so relaxing to watch?

Happy Christmas everybody, i hope everyone has a lovely time with friends and family!!!

“Hey Stoners.” Classic.

On this day I have to visit my family, and its always a stressful and negative experience. James' voice is that reassurance that everything will be okay. Calm, collected and wise.

Most anticipated video on 2019 finally arrives

Can't believe I watched a train being repaired for nearly an hour including part 1 and ... enjoyed it.

The suspense is just out of this world . It’s great there is going a part 3, now I know what Star Wars fans feel like when waiting for the next episode !

ive found myself watching James straight from a time team video watching Phil and ive decided i really need those two to work together, theyve both got the same level of enthusiasm and passion for what they do, plus it would be a bit of a riot.

we really need a Reassembler season 3... These videos are so entertaining and informational

James seems like the kinda guy it'd be really handy to know. Just for if you're ever in need of a really specific tool for some obscure task, he seems like he'd be the man to have it.

Bloody Nora this is riveting stuff, I certainly hope there'll be more of this, I'm anxious to see James get the thing going now!

I would be unbelievably happy if I found someone mending something like this in their local pub. A pint and a lesson in miniature mechanics would be a treat I fell I am too young to admit.

"'I've never seen Battle of Britain" Both me and James - *Absolute horror*

Thank you for saying hello to my family at the beginning of this video! Greetings from Brian A. Stoner

Can't wait for Part 3 - I'm actually invested in this now. Need to see that little Castle Class running!

I feel at home with May and his mannerisms, combined with the cell phone camera angles it's like I took the video myself and am just rewatching it. Proper fun

Finally! I was waiting for part 2! : D I'm actually happy there'll be a part 3, this is so calming and relaxing to watch.

Whatever you must think of the world at the moment.. And there are many 'narratives' out there to 'inspire' you.... THIS is a brilliant video. Genuine, educational, humble, insightful....the list goes on.. I SALUTE you both..

The middle finger at the end....

This just gets more exciting each episode. I won't want it to finish. Happy Christmas to you and yours guys...!

22:24 Mike giggling at "lube" 24:14 Mike acting as though he's above giggling at "lube"

I really enjoyed both parts of a fascinating project. Mr May I could watch and listen to you all day.

I could have made a cup of coffee in the time that James went looking for the garage brake cleaner at 5:40. But you don't leave. You pause. Then you rewind. Then you watch it again. That is 2 minutes well spent.

James, this is a lovely video, but, with modern technology the use of an ultrasonic cleaner and some “Shellite” will clean all the gunk (kack) out and this wonderful little locomotive will be as good as new. Mind you, you will not have the added fun of the dismantling of the loco as it would be immersed whole. Shellite dries without residue and can be used on live electrical circuits. The use of this liquid may contribute towards you growing an extra toe but it is well worth it getting this priceless little gem rolling again.

Nice! Been waiting for what seems to be forever for this video. Thanks James for showing off your remarkable skill.

This is some of the most relaxing interesting thing I have seen on youtube in a long time. Can we have more of this videos please?

I find cocktail sticks or toothpicks superior to blades for commutator-slot cleaning. Still, a trip to the bunker! Yay. Re-mag the motor, deep clean that brush carrier end plate and the chassis. Come on James. When did you start coming over all 'that'll do'? Best thing on Drivetribe so far. Excellent.

James' sign off 'salute' at the end made the whole video worth it.

I'm partial to James May for he's fascinating presence and rational. From this video I get the idea that if he'd take on a new project called "SlowTribe" (or RelaxTribe) and the art of taking time while doing things of his interest as on this video, listening to music or talking about it if copyright was still around, etc. I'd watch them all. :) Cheers from Portugal

Yes its awesome to see James may he is so calming to watch a true legend

James has this innate ability to bring back the child in all of us. I have fond memories of taking things apart and spending countless hours pouring over trains and planes as a boy. The amount of failed model planes I built either from kits or plans prior to Radio-control I managed to mangle, I have lost count of, Now I'm in the enviable position I can embark on building 3D printed model planes out of PLA and take back to the skies. And my children have caught the bug too, which is excellent.

So happy this is continuing!

i could watch this stuff all day. Roll on episode 3 :)

Wasn’t sure if there was going to be an episode 2, looking forward to as many episodes as it take to get that knackered old train to running again!

From the reassembler I knew for a damn fact he was about to pull out that fiberglass ✏️

Been watching “Our Man in Japan great job Bim !! Your guide in Asaka was a trip man . Keep up the great work. Thanks May

Can't believe i'm sitting here on Christmas day watching this and enjoying it. Episode 3 James let's the smoke out.

24:12 i can hear Clarckson screaming "JAAMEEESS! You have just spent 30 minutes puting 0.0005 grams of grease into a pin

Hands down the best model train rebuild show filmed in a pub on youtube.

Absolutely loved this three-part series. Surly if that’s a pub there has to be some IPA or 100% alcohol somewhere. Way way way better than brake cleaner in my opinion. Safe for almost everything except alcohol-based shellac or alcohol-based inks… Where as brake cleaner can really damage plastics and alter their natural state of offgassing and aging by speeding it up consistently. And what are most finishes other than tiny particles of composite suspended in some form of carrier. Brake cleaner is nasty nasty stuff to get around this type of precision engineering. Not to mention what it will do to any type of acrylic And it offers no plus side over 100% alcohol. Add a cheap $50 ultrasonic “jewelry cleaner“ and a few cheap touch up paint brushes… Along with the alcohol and a 45° angled squeeze squirt bottle … And you can’t go wrong!

Merry Christmas and happy holidays drive tribe and our lord saviour. Also I find this very therapeutic watching James Fix trains 🚂

James. That is incredible knowledge and skill. Congratulations

Why do I really enjoy watching these

Something that really improved the quality from part 1 was more zoom to the small parts' operations

This is excellent. I mean, it's the best christmas show ever! In fact, I'm going to watch this again on christmas eve.

This is awesome! Thank you so much! Enjoyed all the train videos.

It’s a calming and relaxing peace of footage

It's going to be incredibly satisfying once this model is back on the track

the ad-lib use of the iphone for the extra angle is lovely stuff

You should put those brushes in an ultrasonic cleaner. Love the content! James May is my spirit animal.

I can't adequately explain why, but I find this oddly fascinating. Job well done...so far.

This really is some of the best KZfaq available

17:47 ... I see the problem now : the original carbon brushes were too soft, too brittle. They easily crumbled during use, fouling the motor on the inside. Since this material conducts electricity, as a solid and as a powder, the train soon came to a stop, never to run again. Put in some quality brushes and you'll be fine. (That means, mr. May, that you should NOT put back the original brushes, since they are the original problem...!!! )

As boring as it is, I LOVE this side of James

This was simply amazing to watch. I was holding my breath at one stage, the spring. :)

I could watch this all day.

About time part 2 came out.

I always used a pencil eraser , adding tension to the spring can give better performance . but these tips were for my ho cars . more spring tension can degrade the brushes faster , then again they sell spare parts too . still have 60 cars and enough track for 5- 4x8 tables of 4 lane track . much fun back in the day .. great show guys , Thanks .

I am rather enjoying this. Looking forward to part 3.

Yes...Part II...it's a beautiful Sunday morning now!

James: Hi stoners, welcome back to part 2. Me: * perks head up at attention like a squirrel *

This must be the most sleep inducing video on the internet...I love it!

Tip I've learned for servicing my own model trains: drop of T-Cut on a cotton bud to polish up the commutator surface, cleans it up to brand new!

Great! Looking forward to the next one.

I've been waiting ages for this Part 2,

this is absolutely everything you need on a sunday morning.

Been looking forward to this one!

I watched part 1 and was wondering when part 2 would come about. About time; you've kept me in suspense for quite a time now. Crack on, mate. So now I've got to wait for you to find some brake cleaner before I can watch part 3. Will there be a part 3? Only time will tell. Crack on, mate and I hope you find the cleaner.

What you did yesterday evening? I just watched James May and a bloke fixing a toytrain on youtube!

Thankyou for doing this I have now got 2 triang 31s and 3 triang 37s working perfectly.

"What is wrong with today's young people. [...] It's got real aeroplanes in it. It's fantastic."

Intro is so true lol, but i do enjoy your content also James :) much better than those other two ;)

The title of this video makes me think of the Bagpuss mice singing "May will fix it, May will fix it".

I was rolling a joint as I started playing this video... "Hi Stoners" James definitely tokes eh? Loads of times he referenced it on Top Gear

I can't wait for part 3!

Very well documented for any beginner thanks

I had a few engines that worked off and on as a kid. My solution, hook 3 or 4 engines together and give them full power! Always got my cargo to its destination.

I could watch this all day 😀

@20:20 - the striking part of match boxes used to be ideal for this.

4:23 this should have had an action replay. Highlight of the entire series so far.

surely Mike and James get together to finish this project off