Reverse Unit for CMC Steamer?

I am thinking this would work best:

https://www.dallee.com/Electro...AC-or-DC-motors-1400

It shows it handles 12 amps. I am not sure of any of the other units.

Thanks Jeff. It came with an old Lionel unit that worked when I tested the first time. After taking apart the entire engine, cleaning, and putting all back together, it won't work. Murphy's Law!

I’ll agree with Jeff on the Dallee unit. I have some CMC that take almost no current and others that are power hogs. Be sure to oil both ends of the motor shaft. I generally prefer to just use a bridge rectifier. Cost $5.00. Don’t need no stinking reverse. 

Steve

Thanks Steve. I was thinking about a rectifier for now. Since there is one in my tool box, that will be the answer for now.

After seeing the Bicentennial Special you built, I watched for one. This one looks like it sat on a shelf for a long time. Glued on dirt!

Tinplatetraincrazy posted:

Thanks Steve. I was thinking about a rectifier for now. Since there is one in my tool box, that will be the answer for now.

After seeing the Bicentennial Special you built, I watched for one. This one looks like it sat on a shelf for a long time. Glued on dirt!

The blue on those tend to be a bit on the satin side so they will hold dust pretty well.

Steve

It cleaned up well. I left the brass with the patina. It has a few scratches on it but it is still a beautiful engine.

Tinplatetraincrazy posted:

Thanks Steve. I was thinking about a rectifier for now. Since there is one in my tool box, that will be the answer for now.

After seeing the Bicentennial Special you built, I watched for one. This one looks like it sat on a shelf for a long time. Glued on dirt!

That’s what I do when building a locomotive......I’ll run it on a cheap rectifier to shake the bugs loose and find any other mechanical issues that may need to be addressed before putting expensive electronics in it....this way I know I’m good to go........Pat

Tinplatetraincrazy posted:

It cleaned up well. I left the brass with the patina. It has a few scratches on it but it is still a beautiful engine.

...pictures?...

Mark in Oregon

Here you go.

What's that white stuff all around it?

It isn't cotton balls....Lake Michigan lake effect snow...the real deal!