Diamond In The Rough | 1950s Lionel Train Set Saved From The Scrapyard

This mid 1950s Lionel train set was left on the curb and was supposed to be sent to the landfill. Will this postwar classic run again?

[@mdeange3]

Thank you for showing that a bit of cleanup can make the trains sparkle. And saving these beautiful postwar Lionel trains from being scrapped into the junkyard makes this collection enjoyable because your restoration is rewarding. All of the cars are fantastic. I remember seeing a different version of your chopper car. And it was the light blue model with the solid yellow chopper. When it soared, the entire body of the helicopter rotated! However, I remember the chopper elevating roughly twelve inches. I'm impressed.

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Hey, isn't it great when loveless and homeless Lionels find YOU?
Yes, there's forces at work in the world beyond our understanding!
Best o' luck on the rest of the restorations!

[@claird8991]

Some people sell these things on Ebay, the more damaged and rotted, the lower the price they usually go for. I've bought several pieces from there that were advertised as 'not working', 'does not run', and 'for parts only', and attempted to restore them to operating condition with mixed success.

[@TwistedMacGyversTrains]

One mans trash is another mans gold! Congratulations on your latest acquisitions. What a fantastic save!

[@mreverythingcollectible334]

Awesome find and thanks for saving it that’s my goal in this hobby to save and bring them back to life to enjoy them again

[@DeerbrookSouthernRR]

You would be amazed at the stuff I find while doing my trash route.

[@XBOXShawn12thman]

Thats hella cool .... I'm glad you saw it before it got smashed in the garbage truck!!! 😳

[@joeystrains.9316]

Thats crazy! Saved from the trash, way to go!

[@richardsobieck9660]

Great find! Thanks for saving

[@josephkearney9319]

The things people do are amazing!!! Why throw this stuff out? Unbelievable!! Glad you found it.

[@colestrains1]

wow!! Helicopter car, auto loader, AND submarine that’s an insane find

[@davidstrainsandlego]

Wow, someone threw all of that away, unbelievable... so glad you saved it

[@DeerbrookSouthernRR]

You would be amazed at the stuff I find on my trash route. I’ve gotten a brand new snowblower, robot vacuum, Honda power washer. The list goes on

[@user-se1fr9hy6n]

AWESOME FIND! Think I'm going to become a sanitary engineer! :)😄

[@krtrains123]

With some elbow grease a lot of these pieces will look great, and some restoration work will bring those engines back to life. Ther are some nice pieces in that collection.

[@DeerbrookSouthernRR]

So far the wheels and the motor turn on the GP-7 so there is hope. Just waiting on the new frame

[@TomzTrainzandAccessories]

That was a great save, and great haul! You got some excellent Lionel pieces. I look forward to your restorations of the rolling stock and the locomotives. Tom

[@DeerbrookSouthernRR]

From what I see so far the motor isn’t seized so there is hope that this GP7 will run again

[@TomzTrainzandAccessories]

@@DeerbrookSouthernRR That will be fantastic, and make for a great video.

[@dw9034]

Great channel, you sure know Lionel history. Keep up the good work!

[@arielfilmsinc1926]

You got a 1956 set there with the Milwaukee the trucks on the scout tender can be salvaged Grills for Auto car are easy to get

[@DeerbrookSouthernRR]

I’ll have to get the grills at the next show

[@NormanAllen-ps9ju]

Nice presentation ; I hope you paid almost nothing for these items ! Good luck on your restorations !

[@DeerbrookSouthernRR]

So far total investment is $50 for the new frame for the locomotive

[@JasonBrown-mx2kk]

Save that's how I got all my trains some worst than that