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Mike's Metal Fab
Registrace 16. 01. 2023
Welcome to Mikes Metal Fab! This channel focuses on the restoration of antique railroad equipment. I have been in the metal fabrication and welding trade since 2008. I've worked various jobs including getting to work at a class 1 locomotive repair facility for 5 years. I currently work part time at the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania where I am able to create videos of the work I do. The long term goal is to preserve and cosmetically restore the 5 steam locomotives destined for the roundhouse, GG1 4800, and other rolling stock. My videos walk through the process of restoring the equipment while providing tips and lessons for those who may want to try similar projects at home. Over time we will cover all major welding processes that include MIG welding, TIG Welding (including cast), Stick welding, and Oxyfuel cutting.
Steam Locomotive Cab Floor is Complete!
In this video we cover the progress that has been made on the Pennsylvania Railroad B6sb 0-6-0 1670. I also briefly cover the progress that has been made on the cab and roof.
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PRR 1670 July Update and A Big Announcement!
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It's been a while! In this video, I go over our progress on PRR 1670 and share a big announcement for the channel! It's going to be an exciting time!
Pennsylvania Railroad B6 March Update! Starting the Cab?
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In this March update video, we check out the progress of the PRR B6 1670. The ash pan is just about done, we look at the cab, roof and check out a how the stack is progressing.
Pennsylvania Railroad B6 1670 Restoration Update!
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Check out the 2 month update on the overall restoration of the PRR B6 1670! The ashpan doors are now functional again! The ashpan itself is now over halfway done and the stack has been removed! See what is next in store for our century old steam locomotive!
Restoration Update! Exciting New Updates For Our Steam Locomotives!
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Check out a recap video for all the work we have been doing over the month of January! I also introduce our next PRR steam locomotive that is getting prepared for sandblast and paint! Lastly, I cover all the ongoing work that is happening with the restoration of our PRR B6sb 1670.
How to Repair Rust!
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In this video we go over how to repair rust in metal. I go over how to identify thin metal and the ways check and see if the metal is thinner than you think. Next we cover removing the rot and the process of installing a patch. For this repair patch, I use MIG welding.
Building a Locomotive Headlight for PRR 1670 B6 Part 3
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In this video we continue building a headlight for PRR Locomotive 1670. I measure and cut the metal out for the barrel, roll it to shape, and weld it to the baseplate. The making of this baseplate was done in the last installment of this series. We do basic MIG welding tacks as well as spot welds in this video. There are flashing lights when I weld!
Replacing a Steam Locomotive Ash Pan that was Rivet Repaired
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In this video, we begin dropping the ash pan on the PRR B6 1670. I go over some safety tips before the removal as well as discuss how metal was repaired before the invention of welding. Watch as we complete the disassembly!
Building a Steam Locomotive Headlight! The Build Part 2!
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In this video we start the build of a PRR Golden Glow Headlight. I fabricate the base of the headlight and drill out the holes for the rivets. Lastly roll the piece to roughly match the diameter of the headlight! Join me as we continue building a headlight from 1920!
How Does a Steam Locomotive Ash Pan Work?
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How Does a Steam Locomotive Ash Pan Work?
Let's Build a PRR Steam Locomotive Headlight!
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Let's Build a PRR Steam Locomotive Headlight!
Tender Restoration is Complete! PRR B6 1670
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Tender Restoration is Complete! PRR B6 1670
Finishing a Reproduction Pennsylvania Railroad Headlight
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Finishing a Reproduction Pennsylvania Railroad Headlight
Preparing a Historic PRR Tender for Interior Sandblast and Paint
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Preparing a Historic PRR Tender for Interior Sandblast and Paint
Repairing a 185 Year Old Steam Locomotive From London
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Repairing a 185 Year Old Steam Locomotive From London
Aging Metal Rivets to look 107 Years Old
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Aging Metal Rivets to look 107 Years Old
Replicating a chain from 1916 on a Steam Locomotive Tender Door
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Replicating a chain from 1916 on a Steam Locomotive Tender Door
Cutting the Maze of Metal Inside a Steam Locomotive Tender
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Cutting the Maze of Metal Inside a Steam Locomotive Tender
Torch Cutting a Hole in a Steam Locomotive Tender?
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Torch Cutting a Hole in a Steam Locomotive Tender?
Preserving 5 PRR Steam Locomotives-Welcome to MikesMetalFab
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Preserving 5 PRR Steam Locomotives-Welcome to MikesMetalFab
Hey Mike! I love what you are doing for the 5 PRR Steam engines! The RR Museum of PA is one of my favorite places to go to when I’m in Strasburg! Keep up the great work!
I just came across this video ... Subscribed!!! 👍
Thanks so much for the update.
It look's good love it so much what train is 1670 gonna carry.
Nothing, just a static display when the cosmetic restoration is done. Cosmetic doesn’t mean restored to operation.
Any ETA on the completion date for the restoration?
Nice! I'm so happy I found your channel to get updates on this awesome project. Keep up the great work!
Wow 1670 is getting excited what day it will be steamed.
Did y'all just weld in those rivets?
Sometimes I weld them sometimes we rivet them
Fantastic job!
Shorter videos are fine, just keep us informed about each locomotive as it gets necessary attention. Fine work; much appreciated.
Hey Mike, when do you think the B6 will be finished?
Excellent progress! Just had the pleasure of visiting the museum this past week, you guys really are rockstars with the work you do 🤙
Impressive work on PRR 1670. Keep the project of 1670 going. Hopefully 1670 gets done soon.
Great job 👏
Mike, some beautiful metalwork being performed in your shop. The #1670 is looking better in each video. Thank you for you and your team's skill and efforts.
Thank you so much. I look forward to your videos.
Impressive work!! Keep up the good work!!
Wonderful job!
Beautiful History!🇺🇸
A lot of employment
Fantastic news!
Mike, You are doing great work there. The fact that you could save that cab is a miracle.I had seen it in person a year or two ago. On a much smaller scale, I had to repair a mishaped B6 cab roof on a prewar Lionel switcher not too long ago...my friend and I used metal snips to cut out a can of tuna to reinforce it and used Bondo on a tear in one corner...which worked fine! Sorry that your steps are much more involved and meticulous, but #1670 is looking fantastic. 🇺🇸
Would be nice to see it run agian
If You Think 10 Gauge Warps At All Try 20 Gauge!!! I Can't Imagine How Much Heat It Would Take To Warp 10 Gauge!!!
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That "pitting" is actually not so much, or only minorly from rust. That is scale driven into the head. Most likely the rivet was slightly overheated when installed.
Makes me think the Juniata built boiler across the street ain’t ever getting restored! That’s a good thing!
Awesome video, as always! DEFINITELY looking forward to more videos from you!
This 1670 just a cosmetic or fully getting restored operate that’ll be cool
Cosmetic
Awesome job on the ash pan, along with the detail of your work. Hard work at that.
Hi Mike. Great to see you and the work you’ve been doing and it’s better every time you share what you’ve done. A very dear friend of mine Steve was the president of the historical society of PRR. He showed us pictures of 1361
I do have a question that I'm not sure if you've answered before, are there plans to install a boiler jacket on the locomotive? I've noticed a lot of the engines in the yard lack the jacket, even 94, which is in the museum itself, so to me it would be nice to see the engine look complete.
Yes we will! We have all the material for all the engines in a shed. I'll be sure to show how we fit the new jacketing on.
PA is the place to be for steam right now.
I noticed in the ash pan you used hex head nuts and bolts. Would square heads be more historically accurate? I realize they're not easy to come by anymore.
Good observation! We've found that as the engines were repaired, they would often get a mix of different hardware. We can get square headed nuts and I might see if we want to swap them out before it gets painted.
Hmm project in Altoona a? I knew right away 1361 would be the number. I went up there a few weeks ago and I was told everything has been repaired and they will now be starting to put her back together! And boy do I hope that's true. Thanks for the awesome video can't wait to see 1361 make it's debut on the channel :)
Great work that you're doing Mike. Happy to hear how "Dutchified" you are
Good to see you back!