Let’s Revive a Classic Lionel 665 Steam Locomotive!

I'm the proud owner of a 2065...these are solid spunky little steamers...

I have been enjoying trains for over 50 years but one can always learn something new. the use of the toothpick to move the E-unit pawl out of the way, exposing the drum was genius. I picked up a 665 years ago at an antique shop in about the same shape. I did some more repairs than you but it is one of the best running locos that I have, I have to straighten one cab corner. I have cut a piece of hardwood to the contour of the cab. I hope with an application of some heat and the help of my wife, I can gently hammer it back to shape. Thank you for an informative video.

Good piece to let the little ones run without the worry of derailment. Gets them interested in the hobby without destroying your collection.

I just love watching these great old pieces come back!

Your Amazing. What you did for this Old Rusty Lionel 665 Locomotive is great patience, and skill. Thanks for the video.

Nice job. I'm catching up on some of the videos that I've missed. That locomotive was pretty crapped-out, There is plenty of rust to go around, for sure. I'm a big proponent of PB Blaster, as it is a good rust killer. It would be good to soak those wheels in Blaster and then use a Dremel to clean them up. Either way, it shows that you can take a truly roached out engine and get it running again. Lionel built them tough as nails and with a little maintenance, they will run forever. An excellent video, as always.

I re watch this many times. Helps me keep my 665 cruisin', smokin' and jokin'. Weather it with an old motor oil wipe. Thanks.

Boy I hope you have an ultra sonic cleaner. You would be amazing what it can do for you. It amazing how much it will clean your train part.

Nice save! Getting them going again is probably one of my favorite parts of the hobby. Most of my collection consists of stuff most guys would pass up due to them being a little rough around the edges. But that's how I can afford the hobby and I also enjoy it!

Nice job on what looked like a basket case! I always like the Lionel 665 because of the heavy, frowning ELESCO feedwater heater! We all wish we would run so well after 70+ years!

Great job bringing it back to life

People are hung up on the word "restoration" but the vidoe title actually says "revive". And i find it very interesting and helpful.

This is a good repair video. Nothing more rewarding than rescuing a basket case. Just a couple comments. If you’ve properly cleaned the armature face / commutator, and you’ve replaced your brushes, there is absolutely no need to lubricate the commutator. This is not in any of the Lionel service manuals, and is detrimental to the motor life. I would discourage using a wire wheel inside the e-unit, because the wire particles are just not friendly on the inside of the e-unit and motor. It’s especially a pain if you have magnetraction. What I use instead is a “scotch brite” type head on my Dremel. The nylon particles won’t short anything.

Inspirational! I have passed on some locomotives in this condition. I’m going back and give them a try. Nicely done.

Excellent, got it running again!

Awesome vid. Believe it or not, I wash my brushes in Dawn dishwashing detergent to get carbon and grease off of them. It has been working great.

Well done, dude! Doesn’t take that much to get them going even in some cases where they seem pretty shot. They’re built like tanks!

Awesome! I lovetaking pieces like this and getting them running good then looking good! Great job! Note: a little grease on the gears will lube them correctly and keep them from chattering. 😎

good video engine runs like a champ

Very instructive Thank you. Never ever lubricate the collector.