HUGE Problems With This 73 Year Old "S" Gauge Train Set!

Scored this 1952 American Flyer "The Arrow" 6 piece set from an antique mall I believe. Been sitting on the shelves for a few years so decided to work on it and see what it might become. It had many electrical problems to fight thru. Follow along and see what it took to get her running the rails once again. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @classicmodeltrains   E-mail me at: classicmodeltrains@aol.com Find me on Facebook:   / classicmodeltrains   Find me on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/usr/classicmodel... Mailing Address: Classic Model Trains 1507 Old Hardin Road Billings, Mt. 59101 My other YouTube Channel @RonsClassicRVs Amazon Associate Program links to products I use. Adhesives & Abrasives: https://amzn.to/48JJNJq 10 Pack 100/180 Grit Emery Boards https://amzn.to/47CykKx 12 Pack 180/240 Grit Emery Boards https://amzn.to/4nRbqV4 Tidy Track Rail Track Cleaning Kit https://amzn.to/3JaQ2eN Fiberglass Pencils 3 pack https://amzn.to/3KPft64 Radial Bristle Disc Kit https://amzn.to/4nYyf9G 6Pc Buffing Compound Bars https://amzn.to/46Yakl3 Abrasive Polishing Wheel for Dremel https://amzn.to/4hhPQHh Plastruct Plastic Weld w/applicator 2oz Bottle https://amzn.to/3WSlLod Hot Glue Sticks 10" Full Size, Clear, 85 Sticks https://amzn.to/4hvkSf4 Insta-cure gap filling 2oz CA Glue https://amzn.to/3L25bzM 100Pcs CA Glue Tips, Precision Glue Micro-Tips Tools & Hardgoods: https://amzn.to/4nfHvFn 13 pc. Torx Screwdrivers Security Tamper Proof https://amzn.to/3INl4cp BLUETTI Portable Power Station AC180 https://amzn.to/4nTz5UP CREWORKS 15L Ultrasonic Cleaner https://amzn.to/4pNAoGP Apple 2024 iMac All-in-One Desktop Computer https://amzn.to/4pPxUHU USB C HUB for iMac 24 inch https://amzn.to/48FQvQq WEN Benchtop Belt and Disc Sander https://amzn.to/3WdMziu WEN Benchtop Drill Press https://amzn.to/3L4fP9i WEN Drill Press Vise, 3-Inch https://amzn.to/3VGjmN5 1#-60# Numbered Drill Bit Set https://amzn.to/46NEeZ3 Bachmann Multi Angle Rotating Loco Cradle https://amzn.to/4haBZCL Kadee Coupler Trip Pin Pliers https://amzn.to/4qczJz0 Micro-Mark HO Truck Tuner https://amzn.to/4nN0NTJ Wheel Weights 1/4 oz. Stick-on 9.75lbs https://amzn.to/47gZTry 10pcs Micro Drill Bits Set, 0.2mm-1.1mm https://amzn.to/4nkIkwK Micro Drill Bits Drill Chuck Mini Adapter https://amzn.to/47jZ2pZ 2 x 56 Machine Tap Electrical & Electronics Stuff: https://amzn.to/4pKq7Lz Tin Lead Rosin core solder https://amzn.to/46O61Zh Tilswall Soldering Station, 65W https://amzn.to/472JVkx No-Clean Solder Wick https://amzn.to/4hm2epG Butane Torch Lighter https://amzn.to/4owRffk Magnet Wire 28 AWG https://amzn.to/43sHLK5 Magnet Wire 26 AWG https://amzn.to/4qmLMtk Panel mount DC Analog Voltage Meter 0-20V https://amzn.to/47DhhrQ Panel mount DC Analog Current Meter 0-10A https://amzn.to/4oCMvoM Automatic Wire Cutter / Stripper Tool for 8-20 AWG Lubricants & Chemicals: https://amzn.to/4gUjhPk Super Lube Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease https://amzn.to/3KF8iNK Super Lube Synthetic Oil https://amzn.to/4n1PHsL CRC Evapo-Rust Rust Remover https://amzn.to/3LqErJa Inox MX3 Lubricant Silver Plating Items: https://amzn.to/3LqBfgE Regulated DC Bench Power Supply https://amzn.to/48DZtOh 1.5 Gallon Glass Canister https://amzn.to/4nmetnM 2 Pack Nickel Plates https://amzn.to/475nUmB Pure Copper Anode Sheet https://amzn.to/48DZEsV Multimeter Banana Plug to Crocodile Alligator Clip