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HO 4-6-0 Motor Recommendation???

BD Bob DelbridgeOGR Forum Member

I haven't run any HO trains in 30 years, after going to O-scale.  This weekend I pulled out one of my old HO engines.  I have no idea who the manufacturer or what the original engine was, but I know I converted it into a 4-6-0 using a brass frame a machinist friend of mine made for me using a drawing I provided him.

Never ran great, I'm guessing due to the open frame motor.

What I want to do is convert it to Battery-Powered, Remote-Controlled, using either a Deltang Rx65b or a BlueRail receiver.  I've already wired a Deltang receiver and a 9.6v battery to it and know it'll work but I'd like to replace the motor with a new can motor.  Also need to use a smaller battery, the 9.6v is way too big in size.  Might need to use a smaller battery and a step-up voltage regulator.

What do you folks suggest for a motor and battery?

Here's a photo of the open-frame motor mounted in place:

HO 4-6-0

What dimensions do I need to look at in order to get a motor that'll fit and work?

If I can get a motor then I'll start making improvements on the engine itself.

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GG1 4877GG1 4877OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

With some wear in those open frame motors work just fine.  It has been a while, but there was a company that made can motor replacements for all the "popular" mounts such as the Mantua Presidential Pacific, the Mikado, and most of the Bowser products.  Like you, I haven't really worked on my HO in some time so I don't remember the manufacturers.

However, going back to my original point, my father and my uncle have some wonderful HO classic runners with open frame Pittman motors.

StrummerStrummerOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER
@Bob Delbridge posted:

I haven't run any HO trains in 30 years, after going to O-scale.  This weekend I pulled out one of my old HO engines.  I have no idea who the manufacturer or what the original engine was, but I know I converted it into a 4-6-0 using a brass frame a machinist friend of mine made for me using a drawing I provided him.

Never ran great, I'm guessing due to the open frame motor.

Here's a photo of the open-frame motor mounted in place:

HO 4-6-0



Judging by the motor,rods and red dots on the driver centers, it sure looks like a Model Die Casting/Roundhouse rig: I have a couple of similar vintage locos and, although they are a little noisy, they run and pull very well.

Sorry I can't help with your questions...

Mark in Oregon

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