I have a Rivarossi 4-6-2 that I want to repair. This isnt the only Rivarossi locomotive that I have that has the rear motor in the cab. The mounting for this motor is broken and I need advise on how to repair it where it is stable. I have for the time repaired it using a rubber band and a strip of aluminum from a can. How can I repair it better permanately. Thanks.
First question, does your particular locomotive pick up any power from the tender at all? If so, you can probably re-mount the motor with silicone gel, however you will need to run an additional pickup wire from the un-wired motor lead to the locomotive frame, since you have now electrically isolated it. I did this some years ago when I re-motored a Rivarossi loco with a NWSL can motor–frankly to improve its slow-running.
The silicone gel is flexible for about an hour, so you can do any adjustments within that time. This is how I re-motor my older brass steamers when the older open-frame motors need replacing. If your Rivarossi picks up from the tender, the procedure is the same.
Now, assuming that your locomotive DOES pick up from the tender, there are several screws that hold the eccentric gear on the frame. You can then run the wire from the motor to one of them, wrap it tightly, secure the screw and your electrical connection will be secure.
If the locomotive only picks up from the driving wheels and the tender is just along for the ride, then this procedure won’t help you. But since you have a Rivarossi Pacific, I’m thinking that you have a loco that still picks up partially from the tender.
Hope this helps.
Tom
My thoughts:
Can the broken part be repaired with super glue? Otherwise, you may be able to buy a replacement part for the locomotive.
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