I have a older rivarossi 0-4-0 with a slope back tender,pretty high stack, no valve gear.I would love to get this “cute” switcher running again,either with a replacement motor that is the same as the original, or,if possible,a motor upgrade.Any suggestions as to who could handle this?
I have a motor that would fit, but is the original really trashed, or just in need of brushes & a tuneup?
Nelson
I think that the windings burned up.It ran for a few feet, then just sat there and smoked
That’s never good. Is the motor the newer can style, or the older square motor?
Nelson
How are the wheel flanges? I’ve got a couple of Rivarossis that I got from my father-in-law. The flanges are so big that I can’t run them, even on code 100 track. On the other hand, I’ve also got a Rivarossi 0-4-0 that has standard-sized flanges, so you may be OK.
If you can post a picture, preferably with the shell off, someone may be able to identify the right replacement motor.
MisterBeasley You must be glad that hockey seasons back. I’m a little surprised that I did’nt have a problem with the flange size on my code 100 track.I have had that problem with some of my old AHM and Rivarossi,but not with this 0-4-0. I know that it ts a fairly old engine…it does’nt look like any of the other 0-4-0s or 0-6-0s that I have.Can’t post a picture untill I learn how to use this Mac OX.It’s still all greek to me…hell,I feel good just being able to get on the internet.The motor just looks like a smaller version of the motors they used in thier other engines…round,but not a can.