I finally got around to doing my usual check on my new Polar Express Berk.
The first big surprise for me was no Canon motor I was taken back I fully expected a Canon. It’s still no Pittman but hopefully this motor has a full life.
with the lack of a Canon I also noticed no gear tower just the old tried and true worm on a worm wheel. Of course naturally even though it’s got “grease” the worm wheel is bone dry 🥲
other than that it’s your standard Legacy steamer
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Thanks for posting!
Anyone know if the new FEFs have a similar, non-Canon motor?
Does it still creep along the tracks with this gear setup?
@Berkshire President posted:Thanks for posting!
Anyone know if the new FEFs have a similar, non-Canon motor?
I’d be curious to know I didn’t pick up one of those
@BillYo414 posted:Does it still creep along the tracks with this gear setup?
I never noticed any hesitation at speed step 1
The motor is made by a Chinese company called Kinmore. If you google "RS-555PH-3143D", you'll find the site, but will need to translate it. The motor is specifically made for model trains and toys.
Stall current is a whopping 9.64A! No load current is 0.2596A. And the current at max efficiency (5513 rpm) is 1.58A.
I might get brave and open my 844 to see if this has the same motor.
I'd be interested to see how this fares in comparison to the Cannon Canon type. It looks slightly smaller than the Cannon, Canon or it could just be how I last remember them.
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@Mikado 4501 posted:I might get brave and open my 844 to see if this has the same motor.
I'd be interested to see how this fares in comparison to the Cannon Canon type. It looks slightly smaller than the Cannon, Canon or it could just be how I last remember them.
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Total diameter is definitely smaller not sure by how much I didn’t put a caliper on it. But length looks about the same.
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