"made in slovenia", who is the manufacturer?

[DFORD]

I recently acquired an HO scale engine, and I would like to identify the manufacturer. I don't think the engine has any particular value; I am just curious. I believe the engine is an E8/E9, and the only information that I can find are the words "made in Slovenia" on the bottom of the fuel tank. Only the rear axles are powered, and there are rubber tires on 2 of the 3 wheels along one side. Any information will be appreciated.

[cacole]

Probably a company named "Mehano" which makes engines that are imported by IHC (Formerly AHM).

[jeffrey-wimberly]

QUOTE: Probably a company named "Mehano" which makes engines that are imported by IHC (Formerly AHM).

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[simon1966]

It is Mehano alright. You can access their web site in English and will find most of the IHC product line listed. They stopped making the E8 a few years ago. It was rather a liteweight as I recal and does not have a lot of pulling power.

http://www.mehano.si/?PID=21&CID=39

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Not a lot! It has none. One of my cousins had one.

[jwils1]

I've got a 040 Mehano with sound and smoke. It runs pretty well with my short excursion train. It runs smoother with a knob throttle.

Jerry

[jwils1]

Correction: Not that it matters but my Mehano is a 440 Atlantic not an 040. Sorry for the typo. And by knob throttle I'm making the comparison between my Lenz 100 push button throttle (which I really like) and and the knob on my Atlas Commander Throttle.

Jerry

[Darth Santa Fe]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jwils1

Correction: Not that it matters but my Mehano is a 440 Atlantic not an 040. Sorry for the typo.

Actually, an Atlantic is a 4-4-2. The 4-4-0 is an American. Sorry to have to correct you.[:)]

[jwils1]

Darth Santa Fe:

Thanks. You're sure right. First a finger typo, then a mental "typo"! I guess I had better proof read more carefully.

Jerry