May need to locate a replacement motor for a Sunset 3rd rail steam locomotive. Where does one find such a motor? I see motors for sale on Ebay that claim to be brass replacement motors and some claim to be made for battery powered drills. Assuming I can create a mount for most any motor, what are the best options?
Many thanks for your help.
Ralph
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You may want to try a search for Timko Train Depot. It's been a while, since I did business with them. They did a repair, where the worm gear, was removed from a bad motor, and installed on a new one. There is still a website.
Can you take a photo of the motor? Size and voltage rating are main characteristics you want to match. Older 3rd Rail steam used Pittman motors. Lionel may have a replacement.
Pete
@Mike CT posted:You may want to try a search for Timko Train Depot. It's been a while, since I did business with them. They did a repair, where the worm gear, was removed from a bad motor, and installed on a new one. There is still a website.
Yes, I had Timko repair a locomotive for me a couple of years ago. Did a nice job.
To install a motor in most 3rd Rail stuff, you shouldn't need much help, they're pretty standard mounts. There are no worm gears to press, etc., the motor shaft is connected to the drive, typically with a setscrew. One guy that can certainly help you with any motor mounting issues is Pat @harmonyards. He's a mechanical wizard, and does a lot of these upgrades.
Thanks for the kind compliments John, ….
If the existing motor in the 3rd Rail is a factory installed Pittman, it is rebuildable, and repairable. Curious as to the complaint that leads the OP to believe the motor may be trashed?…what are the symptoms being exhibited that are causing the problems?..
Pat
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