It is not uncommon for an old train engine that has been in a box, on a shelf or packed away for 30, 40, 50 years to not want to operate. While there are other videos on this channel dealing with more significant repairs, this one turned out to be a very easy repair. Below are some links to other engine repairs.


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312 Steam Engine Repair Part 1- the first in a series of videos chronicling the repair of a 1946 #312 Amercian Flyer S gauge steam engine.
Here is a link to part 2 in the series    • See the Clues Part 2...how little det...  
Here is a link to a #322 Steam engine restoration   • Video  
Here is a link to a #280 Steam engine restoration    • How I restored a 1950 #290 steam engine.  
Here is a link to another tender repair:    • Troubleshooting a MAJOR short part 2