Pre War Märklin locomotive - Abandoned model train - Restoration

Here is a new video !!
This is a R-910 abandoned model train produced by Märklin between 1938 and 1955.
I bought it at a flea market.
Each part was pretty much seized.
The engine was totally blocked and I thought I couldn't bring it back to life...
I spent one entire day trying to fix it.
The front and rear counterweights were originally riveted then I had to make threads to fix them again.
I found some pictures of old labels on the internet.
Please watch till the end to see this Pre-war rusty locomotive in action !
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Set of polishing discs :

Nickel plating solution :

DC Power Supply Variable :

Dremel drilling machine:

Powder coating machine :

Decal paper :

Sandblasting cabinet :

Bandsaw :

Polishing paste :

Polishing discs :

Drills :

Tapping set :

Taps :

Lathe :

Woodturning chisels :

Benchtop Drill Press :

Belt grinder :

Camera SONY FRD-AX53 :

Microphone Rode :

Back lights :

Front lights :

[JagoHazzard]

I was holding my breath while you were applying the gold. Gorgeous end result though, these old toys have a charm that modern model trains just can't match.

[wintersbattleofbands]

A toy is only happy when it is loved. No batteries needed, and still so much joy to give! It can't thank you, so I will. Thank you!

[morphman]

I just love to watch a real craftsman at work and seeing your restorations from start to finish always gives me such a thrill. You are a great craftsman because you see the potential of your projects from how they are to how they could be and then proceed the long journey to make your projects new again.

[blackeagle]

Schade, das es solches Spielzeug heute nicht mehr gibt. Schöne alte Zeit. Danke für die Restauration. ---- It's a shame that such toys no longer exist today. Good old days. Thanks for the restoration.

[icemaster-]

I always feel bad seeing old things like this just going to waste. Thank you for restoring them to their former glory.

[moosecat]

As somebody who collects Marklin trains myself (post-war electric HO gauge), I thank you for giving my train's "daddy" or "grand-daddy" a new lease on life.

BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!

[johnkelley]

From trash to a treasure, it look like it just came out of the box! I am always impressed by how well these toys are restored by you. Thanks for sharing this.

[fletchergb]

There are not enough channels restoring old model trains, this is wonderful.

[dathpo]

I love to see these old toys restored to a second life. This simple locomotive is one of my favorites. Thank you.

[k.george]

When people like me look at the before pictures and think "no way it can be brought back to life", you prove us wrong. And thank goodness you do! I thoroughly enjoy your restorations.

[Makorze]

I love how magical that sandblaster is. The rust and paint just vanish at its touch XD

[jackboy]

This is the stuff that makes me smile, Seeing people like you breath new life into old toys is so satisfying to watch.

[subramaniankrishnaswami]

I am from India. I am proud to have several Marklin models with me. No words to express your restoration magic ! Great work !

[wtp]

I have the exact same model. My father gave it to me when I was 10. He played with the train when he was a young boy... it's one of the few toys he has left from his childhood. Nice to see one saved for future generations.

[ANGEL]

Es muy gratificante ver como objetos que inicialmente aparecen como ya "muertos" y que su unico destino es el cubo de la chatarra, gracias a personas como usted vuelven a cobrar "vida"
La locomotora y el tender han quedado preciosas

[SwiftGearheart]

As an O-scale collector and railroad enthusiast, I truly appreciate the care and love you put into your work in restoring these beautiful engines to their former glory. Another masterpiece, sir! She's gorgeous!

[ratroddiesels]

those who fix abandoned broken toy trains are truly saints of the toy world and are very special people in my opinion . thank you for sharing and for bringing these neglected toys back to life. ; ]

[peterlutz]

Fantastic! I hope the folks at Marklin watch this video, the original people who made this locomotive would be proud!

[doomslayer]

I like to imagine the two little dudes own a railway, and need more engines, so they hire this guy to restore them ones, and as payment he gets to upload videos on the restoration. Awesome restoration btw!

[markgrunzweig]

Wonderful; magic! I bought a Lionel train set from the early 80's or 70's. It has plastic parts, but the guts of it are metal, simple controler etc.. Simple is best, especially for young kids today, it teaches them mindulness and opens the door to the wonderful world of the "Imagination"; the best "nation"!