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Hi all

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Having had a few problems with my own computer I have missed out on a few subjects and this one about 014 models and motors has me scratching my head can some one on here give me some idea of what is wanted motor wise, i.e.?size, power output, etc.

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I would have thought there must be other motors out there that can be used as replacements?

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Regards

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Colin Rainsbury

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From: marc dobson marcbobdobson@... [O14]

To: O14@...

Sent: Friday, August 26, 2016 1:02 PM

Subject: Re: [O14] KBscale Models

Motor issue is a big problem most standard and NG loco apart from RTR use Mashima motors. We are producing our last 7mm standard gauge locomotives with them this month. After this point we are going to have to source motors then hopefully adapt our locomotives accordingly, if not it's the end of the line for our and most other loco kits.

The time spent doing this has stopped me doing any modelling for my self. I was hoping to have started my 0-14 layout this year but there we go.
Marc Dobson?

Furness Railway Wagon Co

On 26 Aug 2016, at 12:50, 'Mark A. Greenwood' m.a.greenwood@... [O14] <O14@...> wrote:

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I think (looking at the news page) that the problem has been sourcing the Mashima motors that most of the loco kits are designed around. These motors are no longer being made and I believe the stock has been sold off so they will become increasingly difficult to find, which will impact on the availability of kits from a number of manufacturers until replacements can be sorted out,

Mark

On 26/08/16 12:36, Brian Rumary brian@... [O14] wrote:

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Does anyone know what the position regarding KBscale?

Most of the items on their webpage are marked as "Temporarily n/a" (not available) and there have been only two new items on the "News" page since November 2014! Also he states he has no plans to attend any exhibitions!

Is this company shutting down?

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Brian Rumary
England
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