Does anyone know the voltage & rpm rating of the smoke unit fan motors used in the Lionel Legacy or MTH PS2 units? Are these all a common spec, or do they differ from unit to unit?
Thanks, Scott
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They are all probably the same, though no specific spec is posted on the motors. They run on 5V. Folks have interchanged Lio/MTH fan motors no issues. The only difference on some Lio are diagonal vice horizontal mounting holes. Minor issue unless a very tight fit smoke unit. Typically an issue with Lionel not MTH smoke units. G
I've mounted MTH motors in a number of locomotives, but a couple with the diagonal mounts have thwarted my attempt to use the MTH motor. The MTH motor is also about 1/8" longer than the Lionel motor, that could enter into the picture as well.
I asked because I see on ebay there are dozens of sellers peddling 5-6v micro motors with 1&2mm shft sizes, various frame lengths, and rpm ratings from 6k into the 20k ranges.
Thanks for the info.
Scott
I think some of the newer motors have the part # silk screened on the motors. A google search might give your a hit on a data sheet and the specs. G
These appear to be very similar in size and mounting to the MTH motors.
