49 thoughts on “Can we Make This Tyco c630 “Spirit of 76’ “ Run Again? Repair Live”
I really enjoyed this livestream because this was the locomotive included in my first HO model railroad set from Tyco. I’m glad you fixed it. Thank you.
SMT – Doesn't the plastic brush plate have a brass bearing for the armature shaft? If so, that bearing should get a drop of oil. I recall seeing a track cleaning pad on a stick for cleaning track inside a tunnel.
Hey man I missed a live but if you're looking for those screws they're probably stuck to the bottom of that magnetic tray you got anyhow love what you doing keep it up kid thanks
Live in TIMBUK TU Idaho and there are zero real hobby stores closer than 3 hours at 80mph. Need to use eBay but have pretty hard limit on not spending much more than $30 with shipping for locos. Have got some good deals but need to be vigilant! Take care!
If you are having to eyeball two screws to see if they are the same size, line them up facing opposite ways and see if the threads mesh. If they fit in right snug then they are the same thread count, and it becomes easier to feel if the diameter is the same.
Hey SMT – I have a suggestion for your PowerTorque brush / spring reassembly challenge. I took an old credit card and cut a one inch narrow slit in it. The slit should be just wide enough to pass the motor shaft through it. After you balance the springs and brushes in the retaining holes, place the credit card over the brushes with the slit in the middle of the assembly. Squeeze the card down to compress the springs and place the brush assembly down on the commutator side. Line up the motor shaft with the bearing and gently pull out the credit card and screw it back together – assuming you haven't misplaced the screws lol.
When I was 6, this engine pulled a museum of railroad cars across the U.S. to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial. I feel lucky to have seen the real thing. I remember it was a beautiful day with my grandparents.
Glad to see you’ve redone your workbench. Was going to say something about old work surface but I don’t interfere with other peoples workspaces. Great video as usual.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Would like to say I appreciate these videos, my kid is very much into trains and this has helped immensely in understanding the basics of restoration and repair. Now if it wasn't for the fact everything looks so much smaller than in the videos it would be absolutely perfect 🤣🤣
Have you ever had those days when running trains turns into nothing but misery well today was one of them if these things didn't cost so much I am sure they would have been bounced off the cement wall in the basement it was that bad I would fix one problem only to have two more and this went on for over an hour and I can't just leave it and fix it later I need to fix any problems now so when I go to use them again everything is ready to go but today was one of the worst days it seemed what could go wrong did and 10 fold but hopefully I have things running smoothly I tried running them after this last fix and all worked fine but I stopped and just got away from the layout alltogether because if I ran them and everything worked great for a little while and then some other problem happened I probably would have did something I know I would regret it was unreal the things that were happening one after the other, no track power ,then one train wouldn't move then track power again then steady derailing when I took the track section out n replaced it the rails didn't like up didn't connect it right so one rail was higher causing the cars to derail then track power I must have pulled the wire out of the connection when fixing another section it was one after another but it's sitting there I am gonna give it a try if they stop running again I'm getting a new hobby haha!!!
I have a scrapbook and in it there are ads for train sets Before Christmas. If I remember right to the bicentennial set was $20. Right now the same song from the commercial is running through my head.
I have a similar Tyco loco. It is the Silver Steak model. The electric motor and the bottom of the running gear is the exact same type as yours. Although is has a busted coupler all the way to the trucks, and the truck skirts are somewhat good/bad condition I have two of them . One runs good and the other needs some work One patina'd pretty bad and the other one looks new plus one Silver Streak caboose. I did notice when you were going through your shelf you have the caboose at 1:04 mark And it looks like at the 1:05 mark you have the loco too on the shelf where you found the Spirit of '76 caboose. Now that I see the inner workings of this motor and the same as mine I may be able to tackle it and get the good one running better. Plus I have had some luck finding other loco's for a minimum of $5 and got them running again (just needed lubrication)
I personally use Marvel air tool oil. Costs less than $5 for a decent bottle. My experience says due to the heat and pressure you just need a decent oil and not a premium – the same way there is no real difference between a $10 HMDI cable and a $80 one.
Have you ever seen a movie titled Emperor of the North if not you will be surprised however this is a bit of a violent movie starring Lee Marvin Ernest Borgnine and Keith Carradine…..
I really enjoyed this livestream because this was the locomotive included in my first HO model railroad set from Tyco. I’m glad you fixed it. Thank you.
SMT – Doesn't the plastic brush plate have a brass bearing for the armature shaft? If so, that bearing should get a drop of oil. I recall seeing a track cleaning pad on a stick for cleaning track inside a tunnel.
Hey man I missed a live but if you're looking for those screws they're probably stuck to the bottom of that magnetic tray you got anyhow love what you doing keep it up kid thanks
Live in TIMBUK TU Idaho and there are zero real hobby stores closer than 3 hours at 80mph. Need to use eBay but have pretty hard limit on not spending much more than $30 with shipping for locos. Have got some good deals but need to be vigilant! Take care!
I enjoyed seeing that run I knew it would run. Even if the motor burned out it would run.
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Happy Birthday Harrison
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It’s good to see that I’m not the only one who messes up the whole bench when on a project.
Why weren’t your responding to me 🙁
Having a bad day are ya? Lol
Put the other screw in that brush plate. It's binding the armature.
You need to get more organized.
If you are having to eyeball two screws to see if they are the same size, line them up facing opposite ways and see if the threads mesh. If they fit in right snug then they are the same thread count, and it becomes easier to feel if the diameter is the same.
Hey SMT – I have a suggestion for your PowerTorque brush / spring reassembly challenge. I took an old credit card and cut a one inch narrow slit in it. The slit should be just wide enough to pass the motor shaft through it. After you balance the springs and brushes in the retaining holes, place the credit card over the brushes with the slit in the middle of the assembly. Squeeze the card down to compress the springs and place the brush assembly down on the commutator side. Line up the motor shaft with the bearing and gently pull out the credit card and screw it back together – assuming you haven't misplaced the screws lol.
When I was 6, this engine pulled a museum of railroad cars across the U.S. to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial. I feel lucky to have seen the real thing. I remember it was a beautiful day with my grandparents.
Hey pioneer if you could do me a favor and mention to Harrison for a track cleaner
Look at the parts tray magnet for the screws
Glad to see you’ve redone your workbench. Was going to say something about old work surface but I don’t interfere with other peoples workspaces. Great video as usual.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
17:35 lol I watched back and you basically pushed the screws away with your dish, which is also magnetic on the bottom 😂.
A lot of your donated Diesel locos are missing truck side frames. Do you have a source of replacements ? Cheers David Barnes.
Love this I need that train!
Serenity, indeed! Great job, Harrison!
Hey I loved the steam! but I just got one of those yesterday it bid not run but I now have it working! Keep up the good work!
Would like to say I appreciate these videos, my kid is very much into trains and this has helped immensely in understanding the basics of restoration and repair. Now if it wasn't for the fact everything looks so much smaller than in the videos it would be absolutely perfect 🤣🤣
Have you ever had those days when running trains turns into nothing but misery well today was one of them if these things didn't cost so much I am sure they would have been bounced off the cement wall in the basement it was that bad I would fix one problem only to have two more and this went on for over an hour and I can't just leave it and fix it later I need to fix any problems now so when I go to use them again everything is ready to go but today was one of the worst days it seemed what could go wrong did and 10 fold but hopefully I have things running smoothly I tried running them after this last fix and all worked fine but I stopped and just got away from the layout alltogether because if I ran them and everything worked great for a little while and then some other problem happened I probably would have did something I know I would regret it was unreal the things that were happening one after the other, no track power ,then one train wouldn't move then track power again then steady derailing when I took the track section out n replaced it the rails didn't like up didn't connect it right so one rail was higher causing the cars to derail then track power I must have pulled the wire out of the connection when fixing another section it was one after another but it's sitting there I am gonna give it a try if they stop running again I'm getting a new hobby haha!!!
You make it look so easy another great fix it video thankyou !!!
An hour, guess it is all live. At least you know where to start.
hey smt maine line how are you doing
I sent you a letter and you didn’t show it in the conrail dcc vid.the name is Harrison fournier
Harrison due you think it would be better to clean out between the poles after polishing. When you polish some debris could fall back in.
Very comforting to watch. Thank you.
Your videos are my 4 year old's current favorite!
I have a scrapbook and in it there are ads for train sets Before Christmas. If I remember right to the bicentennial set was $20. Right now the same song from the commercial is running through my head.
You seem less focused on it due to paying attention to live bs
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ya should go for a freight train ride
I have a similar Tyco loco.
It is the Silver Steak model.
The electric motor and the bottom of the running gear is the exact same type as yours.
Although is has a busted coupler all the way to the trucks, and the truck skirts are somewhat good/bad condition
I have two of them .
One runs good and the other needs some work
One patina'd pretty bad and the other one looks new plus one Silver Streak caboose.
I did notice when you were going through your shelf you have the caboose at 1:04 mark
And it looks like at the 1:05 mark you have the loco too on the shelf where you found the Spirit of '76 caboose.
Now that I see the inner workings of this motor and the same as mine I may be able to tackle it and get the good one running better.
Plus I have had some luck finding other loco's for a minimum of $5 and got them running again (just needed lubrication)
Really rooting for this one for some reason….🤔
I personally use Marvel air tool oil. Costs less than $5 for a decent bottle. My experience says due to the heat and pressure you just need a decent oil and not a premium – the same way there is no real difference between a $10 HMDI cable and a $80 one.
I love that locomotive. oh yeah where to buy that car
Hi smt how are you Today ☺️ 😊
This is Ty from Florida Love your videos I find them very informative 👍
DONDE puedo encontrar el MOTOR de LOCOMOTORA tyco nuevo
Herrison I saw an n scale Chicago in Burlington and Quincy 4-8-4 for $45 on eBay
Love your stuff
I would not use steel track in a main line but I would take it and use it for a unpowered siding with age it will rust and look realistic…..
Have you ever seen a movie titled Emperor of the North if not you will be surprised however this is a bit of a violent movie starring Lee Marvin Ernest Borgnine and Keith Carradine…..
Another good old movie is called the train robbers with John Wayne and ann Margret.. unless you already seen it you mite find it interesting…….