Really smooth , and the suspension is wonderful.

You never mentioned that these brass engines are mostly a hand assemble work of art. They will last many more years then the molded plastic ones and become passed on in the future.

@matthewpering8091

2 жыл бұрын

You are correct, Martin, I did fail to do so. Those to are very important points as well.

@anthonyxuereb792

Жыл бұрын

I agree with your first comment but disagree with the second as there is no reason a plastic bodied locomotive will not last for many years if looked after. One area plastic has it over brass is the level of detail that is being achieved today with specialist machinery and techniques, it's mind boggling how fine and crisp this detail is and improving! I collect both.

@matthewpering8091

11 ай бұрын

@@anthonyxuereb792 To be fair, plastic has improved considerably. There are a few companies out there that do try to produce a quality product. But still, it is hard to match the weight of brass.

@anthonyxuereb792

11 ай бұрын

Yes I agree with you there.@@matthewpering8091

@MartinSBrown-tp9ji

5 ай бұрын

Plastic is a patrolieum base product and will never stand the test of time (why do plastic gears crack) because they shrink. A good investment is a brass train. They can always be repaired by a craftsman. @@anthonyxuereb792

That's weird everybody always goes on about how overspeed model trains are and the consolidation you have has footboard so it could do switching which normally would be done at a slow speed. They usually complain about slow speed running being uneven or stalling but here it is you have a good motor

Sprung drivers were advertised as being able to keep and rail contact on uneven rail as well as the locomotive running better

Wonderful explanation and detail. I currently aquired a approximately 65 year old Tenshodo Big Boy...H0 scale. I've a lot a head of me. Thank you for your wisdom!

Wow...just beautiful.

I have the same loco off of ebay. Cost me a little over 150. Runs beautifully

Very,very nice representation of a scale brass locomotive. Thanks for sharing. I just started my collection.

enjoyed the video a lot and i leaned a few things. Thanks for sharing.

Nice brass engine. I replaced all the magnets in my Pitman motors with rare earth magnets and it made a BIG difference in current draw and now they will "creep" around the tracks. Cheers from eastern TN

@lancomedic

Ай бұрын

Is there a source for magnets that specifically fit them?

Layout tour Layout tour layout tour

I say yes but my wallet says no.

Whistle sound is really remarkable - sooooo real.

Brass locomotives are nice!!!! I own both brass and plastic locomotives,I love the level of detail and the fact that they're more prototypically correct size wise,but there are problems, I'm a 19th century modeler,and there hasn't been much produced or made in decades as far as new locos for this time period,all of my brass locomotives that i have,has been out of production decades ago,it is hard to find parts,unless I fabricate them myself,and whereas the locomotives themselves are very nice, they all have the same cheap crappy open frame motors that you find in that tyco/mantua stuff,and they're very very hard to come by as well!! Especially when you look at the fact that some of brass locos I have were only a (limited run) when they were being made,but I also have plastic locomotives,I have a bunch of the rivarossi 4-4-0s,the last ones that rivarossi made, before going out of business,not only do they have better more powerful smooth running motors but they outperform a lot of expensive brass locomotives!!!! And I can run them for hours on end without any problems!!!! Yeah I love my brass locomotives,but I am not getting rid of my plastic workhorse rivarossi 4-4-0s anytime soon..................

@matthewpering8091

2 жыл бұрын

I may seem like I am all brass, but plastic has it's place as well. I have had many plastic locos that have performed well, after some adjustments. But brass is more durable, and can be worked on and modified more effectively than plastic, IMO. And yes... The old open-frame motors are one of the first things to replace. They are okay motors, but just not for this application.

@nthechocolatefactory372

Жыл бұрын

Do you have the golden spike set by balboa or united?

@anthonyxuereb792

Жыл бұрын

Yes, Rivarossi made very smooth running locomotives and delicately detailed.

Matthew - I think you'd be surprised what sound decoders you can actually fit into a brass locomotive boiler - even with the weight installed. I installed a Loksound 5 micro and speaker into the boiler of a PSC 0-8-0 switcher. Yea, it's a tight fit but it works. And I only have two wires running to the tender (instead of 6 to the boiler) for the rear headlamp. Each type of installation has its pluses & minuses but I really like having the sound come from the locomotive rather than the tender. Beautiful job on getting your 2-8-0 running so smoothly at low speed. I just LOVE seeing any locomotive operate at

Pittman were high quality American-made Motors. An older Model Railroader Magazine from the 40s and 50s you will see advertisements for their various Motors that they produced as well as spare parts when they would make an upgraded motor they would make sure that it would be physically the same as the previous one so you could upgrade your locomotive to the new engine. In the old days they were the best there was a mark of quality. For a Japanese company to use American Motors in there steam locomotives and Diesel's shows how good they were at the time.

I just purchased my first brass diesel , its an SD7 for B&O . I am afraid to paint it .

@matthewpering8091

2 жыл бұрын

If that is the case, try practicing on some other things first. With practice comes familiarity, and you will soon gain the confidence you need to tackle the loco.

Since I found out about Right of Way Industries, I’ve become fascinated by brass trains. While I don’t own any, they’re very nice to look at. The Koreans are great at brass trains. The downside however is that they’re very expensive. I model O gauge but you got a nice HO collection.

Let's face it regardless of scale we all run our trains at Lionel speed. Most of us just turn our train on and watch them run.

Great video even after 2 years! Brass rules!!!!

Smooth!

If I had a brass locomotive I would not have the nerve even try to take it apart. I know my limitations

Wow! Really liked your video. I’m trying to learn more about brass locomotives. Thank you, very informative. I wish you had more videos!

@matthewpering8091

2 жыл бұрын

I should have the next out by Christmas.

@jcjackson726

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewpering8091 Wonderful, I’m looking forward to seeing it! Thank you.

@jcjackson726

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewpering8091 Any new brass locomotive videos to share?? I now have 3 locomotives. :-)

nice narrative, do you have video showing the actual work? would love to see dismantling and reassembly..... I have purchased a couple of good used brass and want to dive into them

@matthewpering8091

3 жыл бұрын

I do not have video of the work I did on this particular engine, however, I am planning to shoot video of the next one I do. Stay tuned.

@19tractor52

5 ай бұрын

I also would really like to watch a video on how you do the work on these jewels....please hurry!!! lol@@matthewpering8091

Nice video. I just picked up a United PFM articulated Y6 2-8-8-2 my first HO brass loco. Has the same motor. Was wondering what Faulhaber motor you used to replace the original. Also do you know where I can get the stub shaft the connects the rear driven gear to the front drive gear?

@matthewpering8091

2 жыл бұрын

I would suggest checking NWSL first, since they are back in business. That is North West Short Lines as I recall. As far as the motor, I believe it was a 1624. Just do a youtube search on that size, and it should provide some answers.

great, now i've become a brass fanatic...... Besides the regular maintenance oiling, motor,bearings. What other work does brass require. Soldering when things come off?.. I've been highly interested in my first brass like the 2-6-0 B&M B-15 Mogul. great idea using JB or hot glue. Interesting motor choice..lol, i've been buying some very cheap 5 pole motors with flywheels by the dozens. always good to have spare parts. Those NWSL springs were a good idea and thanx for the demo

@matthewpering8091

3 жыл бұрын

It should never be necessary to solder anything on a well maintained brass loco... Just lubrication and wheel cleaning is all it should take. And yes... JB weld can make a great motor mount.

Exactly why I buy brass too :)

Nice engine btw 👍😁

Nice!

What about graphite for lubrication?

Awesome ! Do you do your own painting as well?

@matthewpering8091

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I do my own painting. But there are many videos out there covering this subject. I will tell you I use automotive primer, not model primer, and make sure it is not filler primer, or you will lose detail.

Do you eventually paint your brass locos?

@matthewpering8091

Ай бұрын

Yes... This loco will eventually get paint and decals.

@lancomedic

Ай бұрын

@@matthewpering8091 thanks

Excellent video ! May I ask you what is your source for American brass locomotives ?. I already know suppliers for European brass locomotives but I would like to build some American locos as well.

@matthewpering8091

3 жыл бұрын

Actually, I don't know of any current suppliers. All of mine are old, mostly from the 50s-80s. I get mine mostly from ebay, but I know a lot of guys use brasstrains.com as an exchange.

@jagc1969

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewpering8091 Thanks for the answer.

@bruteforce76

2 жыл бұрын

Search Proxibid or CalAuctions.com. Most auction houses offer shipping for a fee.

@jagc1969

2 жыл бұрын

@@bruteforce76 Thank you very much.

Great job! What sort of motor did you use to replace the original?

@matthewpering8091

5 жыл бұрын

Actually, this is a motor made by a German company named Faulhaber. It was taken out of an old Hewlett Packard plotter, IIRC. The gearing is original to the locomotive though, so the performance is really in the motor, which can't be beat, IMO. Of course, using a non-standard motor like this, I mounted it using epoxy putty from JB Weld, and a coupling kit from NWSL.

@CaptainDynamite110

5 жыл бұрын

Severus Barrowstone I just wanted to say that as someone who is beginning to dip into brass locomotives, this video is incredibly helpful! I’m surprised at how much of a difference the springs make. Quick question: I often see many models that appear to be slanted and/or sagging. Example: one part of the loco or tender is leaning towards the front, vice versa. What could be the reason for that to happen? Can it be fixed?

@matthewpering8091

5 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainDynamite110 there could be a few reasons for this. Most likely is, that they had the body off the frame, and didn't get it back on properly. But it could also be something more serious, like a bent or broken frame caused by droppage. It really depends on the individual case, but I think these issues can usually be corrected.

@matthewpering8091

4 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainDynamite110 Often times this can be caused by a bent frame, or tender truck that are also bent. Gentle bending can usually correct this problem.

Show notes fill in the parts links you can update this video by using a link in ur reply that way u can keep people up to date without having to do the whole thing over

Matthew, really nice work on upgrading this engine. What motor did you use?

@matthewpering8091

2 жыл бұрын

EdithHead... It is a Faulhaber 2230.

Too bad they reversing levers do not move like the real thing

U still around u have skills ever one in the hobby needs i want more know how

@matthewpering8091

4 жыл бұрын

Yes... I am still around. Just working a lot lately, and have not had a chance to put up many vids. In the near future though, I do plan on doing a video on how I go about evaluating and refurbishing a brass engine. I just need to find the right candidate, and the time to do the work and record it. Stay tuned.

@OtterCreek

4 жыл бұрын

@@matthewpering8091 That would be much appreciated!

@briarfire4924

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewpering8091 i have a texas pacific m1 hallmark model made in 1981 that i purchased through the big auction site. it is my first brass engine. i know nothing of how to work on them. would you consider me sending you the engine for your video series and of course pay you whatever you ask for repairs and decoder install? it would be a great service to me although of course you dont know me so thats irrelevant haha.

@matthewpering8091

3 жыл бұрын

@@briarfire4924 It is worth considering. What kind of decoder do you have, and would this also be a sound and light install as well? Perhaps you could post a private video of what you have, and we can go from there. Thanks.

@briarfire4924

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewpering8091 im not sure how to make private videos. i can try but all i have is the engine and tender. it is the only piece of ho equipment i have. im completely new to ho. i dont even have a piece of track yet. however i do know i want all my engines dcc and sound and lights. i would need you to direct me to the parts id need as again, i have nothing other than the engine and tender

Why don't you say the name of the auction site? Are you talking about eBay?

@matthewpering8091

5 ай бұрын

Yeah... It is Ebay. Just not wanting to promote any auction site over any other.

What motor do you install?

@matthewpering8091

3 жыл бұрын

In this case, David, it is a Faulhaber 2230 which was salvage from an old HP printer. They can be found second-hand for sale on auction sites, but they are pricey, even used. I am sure a more affordable alternative is available.

Are you going to paint this model?

@matthewpering8091

Жыл бұрын

NTheChocolateFactory Eventually I will, but life issues interfere with progress so often. I believe brass should be painted if it is to be used on a working model RR.

U can't keep this train u have to give to me

Do you know any other manufacturers who make springs for brass engines, NWSL is going out of business. I just bought a Westside Models FEF-3 and it has the same problem of having springs that are too hard.

@matthewpering8091

5 жыл бұрын

I am sorry, but I know of no other supplier who carries these springs. This is indeed sad news about NWSL. With some experimentation, I could make my own springs, but that also requires sourcing the right wire to make the springs, too. But this is unfortunate for you guys that don't already have a supply. Maybe someone else reading this will offer some guidance.

@Trublemaker12

5 жыл бұрын

maybe, thanks anyways!

@OtterCreek

4 жыл бұрын

@@Trublemaker12 NWSL is open for business again. Springs available for 2.95 per package of 8

@duanedrouillard2495

4 жыл бұрын

Try greenway products for scratch building supplies

What scale is this brass?

@matthewpering8091

5 жыл бұрын

This is HO scale... 1:87

Five years of service? Sounds like a lazy engineer who forgot his oilcan at home. Still, it is great oil.

@matthewpering8091

3 жыл бұрын

Just for added clarification, I don't advocate ignoring proper lubrication that long just because the oil claims it will last that long. A model loco operates under very different conditions than a clock in a case, shielded for dust and dirt. With regular running, 3-6 months would be the longest I would push it.

Nice. But expensive locomotives.

Best I got so far with Faulhaber motor. Has not been completely stripped. Just re-motored and oiled and gearbox cleaned and re-lubed. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hmeX2cGQiraecsY.html

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