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Varney docksider and Casey Jones worm

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Varney docksider and Casey Jones worm
Posted by ChrisVA on Sunday, November 19, 2023 5:55 AM

I'm interested in remotoring an old Varney docksider and/or Casey Jones locomotive. However, I don't know what size worm to use on the motor shaft. Does anyone happen to know what the specs are for the Varney worms on these locomotives and who might provide a replacement worm that would mesh properly?
Thanks!

 

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Posted by NVSRR on Sunday, November 19, 2023 4:50 PM

Re[lacement gears most likely can be found at Northwestshortline.  They supply a large number of motors and gear types. They can be helpful in finding something to if you call them. If you cannt find it only line.  example, a good meshing worm gear.  

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Posted by Darth Santa Fe on Sunday, November 19, 2023 10:39 PM

Varney didn't always use the same gear pitch, but you might be able to pull and use a standard Athearn worm for the later ones with larger plastic teeth.

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Posted by BEAUSABRE on Sunday, November 19, 2023 11:57 PM

This might be your best bet, a NWSL remotoring kit for the dockside

Repower Kit, HO Varney Dockside, 0-4-0t, 1/8" Axle – NorthWest Short Line (nwsl.com)

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