Hoge 750

Michaeljb2bOGR Forum Member

I picked up a Hoge 750 streamline loco over the weekend. The pinion gear on the armature does not mesh with the gear between the driving wheels. The pinion gear and the gear between the drivers do not appear to be worn so I'm guessing the pinion may have been switched out to something smaller than original.

Any information on what size gear should be on the pinion gear (number of teeth) would be helpful to determine what I'm dealing with.

There are places to buy miniature spur gears, but I would need the gear DP and pressure angle to mate correctly to the other gears. I'm doubtful this information exists anywhere.

Thank you,

9/23/249:11 AM

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Rob EnglishOGR Forum Member

Pinion is .287" diameter tooth peak to peak and 12 teeth.

9/23/247:07 PM

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Michaeljb2bOGR Forum Member

Thanks Rob. The pinion checks out. On closer look, the idler gear o.d. is worn down slightly, along with some play in the bore. Any chance of finding a replacement?

9/23/249:47 PM

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Rob EnglishOGR Forum Member

@Michaeljb2b posted:
Thanks Rob. The pinion checks out. On closer look, the idler gear o.d. is worn down slightly, along with some play in the bore. Any chance of finding a replacement?
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None that I am aware of... I have had to risk buying junkers to get that idler a couple times. Ive got spare everything for those... except the idler!

9/24/2411:35 AM

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Michaeljb2bOGR Forum Member

Thanks Rob. I appreciate it.

I like the look of these. Maybe I will be lucky one day to acquire the 1000. I also found it interesting these sets came with canted track.

Have you ever installed a reversing feature?

If you come across a spare tender, please let me know.

Thanks.

Best,

Michael

9/24/2411:54 AM

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