In need of a product repair?

Dave Garman posted:

Hey Big Mike,

I've got this PRR S1 6-4-4-6 Duplex #6100 (I think its #6-38024) that I need to find some parts for; and since you brush the teeth of the ultimate parts guru....

Your friend, Johnny C.

 

PS: Thanks for always being there for us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave,

let me know if you find the draw bar/ engine tether... mine has been hold up for this one! 

Dave & J Daddy,

shoot me an email at mreagan@twtrainworx.com, I have an S-1 frame sitting in my shop! No shell.

thanks,

mike

Just wanted to give a shout out & a big thank you to those who have sent repairs over the past two weeks. Thank you for the work!

Its been fun to dive back into repairs again (much more enjoyable than it has been the past several years!)

If there is anyone else out there who may need something repaired, let me know!

Having more fun than should be allowed by law! 

Thank you,
Mike

Glad you're enjoying yourself more now Mike.   There may be repairs coming that take a little of the fun out of the work, look over your shoulder.

Thanks John, you da man. Why you gotta crush all my fun? 

 Glad you are having fun

Just a little of it Mike, we like to share the wealth.

How about two sets of these with multiple extra cars?

So far repaired twice at MTH and twice at a local MTH repairman.  VIA set rear power car dead again.  Multiple add on cars shorting out.

Ive spent about $200 on repairs and shipping beyond what little help MTH offered while under warranty.

I would even prefer an entire rewiring with durable reliable electronics.  

I sent an engine to Mike Reagan on the 17th of July. He did an excellant job on the repair,and a very quick tur n around. I recieved it to day, 7/25/17.  Brian Whitten  Buxton Station

Shazam, that's SERVICE! 

Mike,  If you offer classes for beginners in repairing steam engines, I have a basement full of engines with the warranty clock expired. Diesel are easier.  What happened to the days of my youth when the soldering gun and a screw driver was all I needed.

OGR Forum needs a Service Directory of willing service People or am I missing seeing it?

John,

I'm in Concord, NC, load those repairs up and come on down, its been in the mid to high 90's the past couple weeks, but my shop is air conditioned! We'll knock those repairs out together and maybe I can teach you a thing or two? (or maybe we can wander around the shop for days trying to find our soldering irons and screwdrivers, more likely those screws that seem to disappear as soon as they hit the shop floor!).

Seriously, if you want to try it, I'd be willing to entertain the idea! 

Thanks,
Mike

hello mike

I sent a email to you but I guess you did not get it I have a mth operating gas station the car dose not back out of the station I have taken it apart and the motor that moves the car only will go in one direction so my thought is the board is bad not the motor is this something you can fix?

kevin

Mike, thank you for making your skills available to the general hobbyist.  It is appreciated.  Based on our interaction during your management of the service facility in Youngstown, Ohio I can contribute that anyone who deals with you will not be disappointed with your skills, integrity, and assistance.  Add my name to those interested in any seminars or learning opportunities that you may decide to present.  Frank

Kevin,

Shoot me an email at mreagan@twtrainworx.com and we'll discuss your gas station.

Frank, thank you for the kind words! much appreciated. I may consider doing some type of class in my shop here in Concord. I guess I could break the classes into categories, as it would take well over a week to cover everything. Perhaps a TMCC steam class, TMCC diesel class, Legacy Steam/diesel class and so on. Anyone potentially interested? 

Thanks,
Mike

Mike, I think I may speak for those who took your previous classes that a class on items produced since around 2010 to present would be appreciated.

Pete

Mikado posted:

Kevin,

Shoot me an email at mreagan@twtrainworx.com and we'll discuss your gas station.

Anyone potentially interested? 

Thanks,
Mike

Yes.  May I suggest in conjunction with the LCCA Open House?

As much as I would love to learn about how to repair the various locomotives. It would be a bit of a drive for me to get there.

Mike, I have sent you an email..

Mikado posted:

Seriously, if you want to try it, I'd be willing to entertain the idea! 

Thanks,
Mike

 

 

Its a shame that I do not live closer, or I would take you up on your offer.

MartyE posted:

Mikado posted:

Anyone potentially interested? 

Thanks,
Mike

Yes.  May I suggest in conjunction with the LCCA Open House?

That would be an EXCELLENT idea! I may be able to do that.

A slight detour to the TW Trainworx east coast laboratory in Concord sounds like a good idea Marty!

Mike,

The ever popular Webinar classes could also be an option.  Have different levels and sell the videos.  I know nothing is like hands on, but good video instruction can be extremely useful too.  People have learned to build houses watching YouTube videos so anything is possible.

I'd like to see a Legacy class on the latest stuff, especially if some of the wiring diagrams and other service information was also available.

I am in.

I'm all in on the Mikado Train-ing week.

hello mike 

email sent my email is kwisor@sc.rr.com

kevin

I'd be interested in repair classes.

my son and I would be interested in classes too....we are not too far from you Mike...

I'm late to the party here, but Mike, I would like to wish you the very best. You upgraded and repaired trains for me when you were TA, and you are great. 

Gerry

Hmm, sounds like there is some interest here. Let me see what I can come up with and I will keep everyone informed! If you don't mind, please shoot me an email at mreagan@twtrainworx.com, so I can keep everyone together in a folder. May need to bounce some dates off of folks before we build any forms and pour concrete! 

Thank you,
Mike

Sounds good.

Just saw this thread.  Wishing you all the best.

We're in GREAT hands!!

Hmm... Now I'm getting crank calls, I wonder what I did wrong?

I want legacy training.  Email sent

Hot Water posted:

How about repairs for Sunset/3rd Rail steam locomotives with the "EOB electronics" ? 

Big Mike, I think you may not have seen this question, but I have a few of these, as well, and will stay Shelf Queens without help......Thanks in Advance....!

Do you do anything with modern transformers? Got a GW-180 that has never been quite right, and so far no one has been able to help.

Hey guys,

I did an EOB repair for a gentleman in Nevada, I think I would consider them. My only apprehension is the fragility of these models, they are fragile, as you know. If not packed properly details fall off. Not too sure I want to be the guy responsible for putting them back on! That said, having done OEM electronics for Scott in the past I know how to package them properly on my end. The labor rate would be billed separate of the shipping due to the size of the product boxes, insurance, etc. If that doesn't scare you away I'd be willing to have a look! 

Just drop me an email at mreagan@twtrainworx.com and we'll see where we can go from there! 

Scrambler 81; email me offline and we'll have a confab about your GW-180.

Thanks,
Mike

I just saw this thread and am way late to offer you best of luck in your new business.  Sound like you have a really good start.

Dennis