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Years ago I install an after market valve gear on a Mantua 0-4-0. was that made by Central Valley? thanks Ron Christensen

Hi Nigel Was looking at Mabuchi FT-010SA-07300 (24v) And FT-010SA-09190 (12v). Are these a good option? Thanks, Jeff

Two places One? NWSL https://nwsl.com/collections/motors-flywheels Two A Line https://ppw-aline.com/collections/diesel-re-powering-kits Micro- Mark also sells can motors

Mabuchi and Minneabea four magnet, six slot motors listed on Ebay in the $3 range are the best. There are 18mm, 15mm, 12mm and 10mm square sizes commonly available. Measure the space you have.

I have a few older, 60s to 80s, brass locos that I would like to repower and install DCC. Can anyone here recommend a good source of can motors? Thanks Jim

Jason, From a Mechanical Engineering perspective; it is AWFUL. The motor bearings are not sufficient to support the flywheel and worm so far from the motor. The motor bearings will wear out very

Has anyone bought this can motor repower kit for the Mantua 4-6-2's and 4-6-4's? https://www.ebay.com/itm/114895646009?hash=item1ac0506d39:g:FaAAAOSw199gTnP0 Just curious what's involved in the

My recollection is that the HOLLAND motors were offered in the mid 80's as repower options.? They were reputed to have been surplus from computer tape drive.? You know - when computers were

If my memory serves me ,? a seller on evilbay in Fla. had some of both and their flywheels and window glazing for FP7as ??? Henry

Hello list ! My guess is ROCO can motors , they also had Mashima shaped ones . The large one I have? is old , rattles , cackles and riuns likew a raped ape ! Good puller !? ?Henry? .

I have one powered by an A-line chassis. It uses an Athearn frame and there is a lead cradle purred in place to hold the motor. Sounds like what you have. Wil

Awhile back our club inherited several Athearn F-7's (and one PA-1) from a gentleman here in the Birmingham area that had passed away. At first, I noticed the engines were heavier than normal and

Thanks for your help. I followed the link and ordered the wheelset. As soon as I get it I will install it and let you know how it works.? On Monday, May 31, 2021, 08:09:19 AM CDT, Joe Bania via

Someone created a design on shapeways, https://www.shapeways.com/product/BP75B9YA4/bachmann-plus-reading-2-8-0-gear-and-axle-centers?optionId=149917012&li=ostatus I have purchased them, but not yet

It turns out that medical tubing will work also [again neoprine small ] cut to fit !? Henry

I know this is a common problem, and I just wonder if anybody has come up with a solution. I have a vintage Bachmann Plus 2-8-0 with drivers that have cracked nylon axles. I have tried super glue to

? Thanks to all of you for your suggestion. I am pretty sure I can find what I need.?

Hi William, First thing, measure the shaft diameters on the gearbox and motor. 2.4mm is pretty common. Next is the gap between the shaft of the gearbox and the shaft of the motor. And finally the

William, list, Option one (direct replacement) follows. One source of the silicone/plastic tubing is model airplane fuel line. ?I was lucky enough to have a general purpose hobby shop near me that

I have several Mantua power drive motors for my mikados, pacifics, and atlantics. They have different gear boxes, but all gear boxes will hook up to the motor with the plastic tube that you slip over