One of my proudest “MacGyver moments” was fixing a snapped coupler using part of a paperclip and a dab of epoxy. It’s been running strong for months and nobody’s the wiser.
I’ve also shimmed a loose motor mount with a trimmed-down LEGO piece—fit like a glove.
Anyone else ever used non-train parts in a fix? Let’s hear those creative victories—and hey, maybe we’ll pick up some clever new tricks along the way.
Not every repair goes by the book. Sometimes, you’ve got to grab whatever’s on hand—bits of wire, scrap plastic, or even a piece from a toy—and make it work.
Have you ever made an unusual fix that turned out surprisingly well?
Maybe you 3D printed a missing part, used nail polish to secure a loose screw, or rebuilt a truck from spares that weren’t supposed to fit.
Share your best “MacGyver moments” in model train restoration
