The BIG SIX | Can I Fix This Broken BRASS Train?!?!

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Жыл бұрын

In today's video we check out a 3rd Rail Brass Baltimore & Ohio Big Six 2-10-2 Brass Steam Engine. It is a project engine and we are going to see if I can fix it. Hope you enjoy and as always like, subscribe and click the bell for notifications, comment below, and tell others about the channel.
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@tomrogers5516 Жыл бұрын

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!

@SidsTrains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom!

@fepatton 6 ай бұрын

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.

@NeedtoSpeak 5 ай бұрын

Nice explanation of Brass trains. As for your restoration skills….unbelievable. Nice job!

@joegennari395 Жыл бұрын

Holy Cow!!! You REALY know your stuff!!! Impressive!!! WOW!

@davevan8864 Жыл бұрын

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

@mike6206 Жыл бұрын

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.

@rogerstrate5727 Жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful model Sid. Your skills are amazing and I love watching you repair things. Keep the videos coming.

@SidsTrains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger!

@jimmelchin1531 Жыл бұрын

Sid...you certainly have got some talents and a boxcar full of patience. Good for you and thanks for sharing. 👍

@SidsTrains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim!

@railchief74 Жыл бұрын

I bet working on these kind of engines is almost like being a dentist.

@Cactusfruitsquisher Жыл бұрын

Feels like being a neurosurgeon lmao

@GoldStandardTrains Жыл бұрын

Brass can be a reeeaaaall pain in the....... well you know. Great video.

@deweyhall712 Жыл бұрын

Can sid do it, yes he can. He's the model train version of bob the builder..

@joegabuzda976 Жыл бұрын

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

@user-bj6dx4cp3e 9 ай бұрын

You did a great job and made it look simple which wasn’t. See you in york

@LoCoMotiveTimeTravelersDNA Жыл бұрын

Good job Sid !

@GlennFresch Жыл бұрын

Beautiful engine. The worst part of working on brass is that it’s easy to snap or break the detail parts.

@jakekreutzer Жыл бұрын

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!

@jskraynik Жыл бұрын

Nice engine. Great job. Enjoy!

@user-ty9qd8rm5y Жыл бұрын

Great Job I have One with the same problems

@leongenetti1718 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! Love when you detail repairs & upgrades. By the way you definitely stepped in dodo with this one! LOL

@OgaugeTrainsplusslotCars Жыл бұрын

Great job

@SchaeferOGaugeLoggingRR Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Beautiful engine.

@huntercoleman460 Жыл бұрын

Very neat model Sid. I like that B&O ROW caboose too. Greetings from a fellow ROW fan.

@dannotarbartolo8830 Жыл бұрын

Sid, you did an awesome job getting that engine fixed! I am amazed at your skill and knowledge! Great video!

@StephenKoferl Жыл бұрын

As always excellent job, beautiful engine!

@SidsTrains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steve!

@Dronesword123 Жыл бұрын

Brass trains… they are finicky, and you might even say they’re a pain in the brass 😆💀

@ChrissTrainsandMore Жыл бұрын

Great video Sid, I Love to see others repairing these awesome trains. Thanks for the information, I might need it sometime.

@SidsTrains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! As always my pleasure.

@rogerglasgo4902 Жыл бұрын

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 😊

@jeffvair62 Жыл бұрын

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!

@fairestofthemalllocomotive4802 Жыл бұрын

Bad ass engine Sid!

@Nathan5Chime Жыл бұрын

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.

@raymondleggs5508 11 ай бұрын

Brass does not suffer from zinkpest like die cast does.

@hpelisr Жыл бұрын

One nice locomotive and tender, travels well. Great repair, learned a lot ,keep doing what you are doing.

@wcmodelrailroad Жыл бұрын

Great repair overview video Sid and congrats on the beautiful model.

@SidsTrains Жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt!

@Boscoed1 Жыл бұрын

Sid, outstanding fix. It wasn’t clear to me how you determined it was the radio board. Thanks

@SidsTrains Жыл бұрын

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.

@Boscoed1 Жыл бұрын

@@SidsTrains thanks. Very helpful. I enjoy your videos, please do more.

@mikeyanello3664 Жыл бұрын

Wow Sid great job

@michaelpreston5730 Жыл бұрын

I like your layout do you have a schematic of the layout?

@ozzieli001 6 ай бұрын

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.