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HO Scale locomotives

Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, Oct 18 2004 8:03 PM

Can anyone tell me where I might find information on replacement of motors in older style HO locomotives? I have some older lionel, Rivarossi, Gilbert and Athearn locomotives that are still in running order but I know that eventually the motors will have to be replaced. Also are there any publications on the subject of HO locomotive replacement.

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Posted by Anonymous

on Mon, Oct 18 2004 9:23 PM

You might have to go through the Company's of your model brands.
Check their web sites and go to parts Dept.

Posted by ndbprr

on Tue, Oct 19 2004 8:27 AM

Most of those motors are three pole clunkers. there have been many articles in the mags regarding remotoring. If yorru RIvarossi is a steam engine it is tough. The diesels are easily modernized by getting a can motor and gluing it in place. You put down a bed of silicon caulk and press the motor into it being sure to keep the shafts alligned with the centerline of the drive train.