Rivarossi Locomotive Made in Italy for AHM

Hi, I think the first engine, the 4-6-0, is an AHM “Casey Jones” for two rail 0 Gauge. The other one is unknown to me. At one time, I had the HO version of the Casey Jones.

The other engine is an Indiana Harbor Belt 0-8-0 sold, primarily I believe, as a kit with a separate power unit that could be added.  Without the power unit, the 0-8-0 was purely an assembled shelf queen.  To my knowledge, back in the day, neither product was very expensive, and they were built to run as 2-rail engines.

Chuck

The first engine, the 4-6-0, is an AHM “Casey Jones” for two rail. Can't tell from your photos whether it's powered or not.

2nd is the IHB 0-8-0 and it looks incomplete.

So, 2 rail track, DC power.........if either is actually powered.  Neither was particularly well powered models to begin with and there are decades of info on repowering these "out there".

Fun stuff also to bash and play with, too!

Thanks for the info.  I'm unfamiliar with two rail O Gauge, I'm pretty sure the "Casey Jones" is powered.  The 0-8-0 looks to just have a weight inside of it.  I have quite a bit more of this two rail O Gauge.  Am I right to assume they are from the 70-80's?  I also have some Atlas two rail O sets that I believe are ready to run.  Do you think a standard HO DC transformer would run these?  Thanks, Dave

AHM/Rivarossi made the IHB 0-8-0 in unpowered kit form, kit form with the motor kit and a fully assembled powered locomotive. I have the complete powered factory assembled version. They also sold the separate motor kit for later applications.

They are fairly common on EBay, both complete kits and assorted parts and motorizing kits.

AHM/Rivarossi also marketed a 0-6-0 tank engine in O scale. It was a German prototype, but it came with knuckle couplers and lettering for various US railroads..

Tom

@TinplateDave posted:

Thanks for the info.  I'm unfamiliar with two rail O Gauge, I'm pretty sure the "Casey Jones" is powered.  The 0-8-0 looks to just have a weight inside of it.  I have quite a bit more of this two rail O Gauge.  Am I right to assume they are from the 70-80's?  I also have some Atlas two rail O sets that I believe are ready to run.  Do you think a standard HO DC transformer would run these?  Thanks, Dave

AHM O Scale hails from 1973.  Their motors were pretty much the same as their HO motors, a stadard HO pack will work fine.

Rusty

Rusty is correct… an HO power pack producing DC works fine. I’ve run my locos for years with an HO pack. 2 rail dc… just like HO, but larger !

Thanks!  Would you all like to see more of the two rail O Gauge trains I acquired?  It’s some pretty interesting stuff.  Dave

Sure.  That's what we do!

You have my curiosity going.       cTr.....( Choose the Right )

I just realized that I forgot to post some more 2 rail O Gauge pics.  Haven't tested them yet but soon.