Inexpensive cheap replacement motor / drives

Started by OkieRick, February 06, 2009, 11:19:34 PM

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OkieRick

February 06, 2009, 11:19:34 PM
I have a cheap favorite older GP38 locomotive that the motor & drive wheels have stripped out.  Are these motors & trucks available?






Thanks-
Rick
Invacare 2-2-2 TDX5 Tilt Recline & Elevate - 24v - ALS Head Control
God Bless Jimmie Rogers the Singing Brakeman

the Bach-man

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February 06, 2009, 11:22:09 PM
Dear Rick,
You'd be much better advised to buy a new loco and switch shells.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

RAM

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February 07, 2009, 11:14:04 AM
Bach-man is right.  One thing you can do is remove the gears and either remove or cut the wires to the motor and make a dummy unit. 

Len

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February 07, 2009, 03:59:51 PM
If that's a Life-Like diesel with a 35xx cab number you may be able to get a replacement motor from Life-Like through Walthers. Contact their Customer Service folks at 1-800-487-2467 to check availability. Probably run you $12 - $15 plus S&H if they have them.

Len
If at first you don't succeed, throw it in the spare parts box.

OkieRick

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February 07, 2009, 11:56:40 PM
Many thanks folks - I suspected it was easier replaced than fixed.  It came with a dummy - I'll find a place in the train yard...maybe the hobos will enjoy staying in / around it.  Walthers has a high nose for sale this month - I'll grab it.

Rick
Invacare 2-2-2 TDX5 Tilt Recline & Elevate - 24v - ALS Head Control
God Bless Jimmie Rogers the Singing Brakeman
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