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Alliance Loco Re-Powering   Replacement Mechanisms for Bachmann
Brass-Parts Stick on lead weights Precision Brass Fly-wheels Bowser motors &
Re Powering A-Line motors & parts A Line Product 13010 Moldable Flywheel Cement  
A-Line products Gunderson A-Line trucks and links A-Line Trucks And Parts  Loco frames & trucks

RE-POWERING "HOW TO BOOK"
 by Railmodel Journal Magazine
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QUALITY MASHIMA MOTORS

High quality 12 volt, double shaft Mashima motors are the choice of performance oriented modelers for their re-powering needs. Mashima Can Motors offer an excellent fit in most locomotives with two sizes available. The 5 pole, skewed armature is the key to smooth, quiet, low speed operation (as low as 2 scale mph) as well as increased torque and power. Low current draw allows multiple unit operation without overloading most power packs as well as excellent compatibility with advanced command control systems. Choose a matching flywheel set from A-Line's comprehensive assortment of Precision Machined Brass Flywheels. The shorter body #40322 motor is also excellent for re-powering many HO scale steam locomotives.

Item # Picture Description Price
40321 Mashima 1833 Flat Can $37.95
40322 Mashima 1824 Flat Can $37.95
30321 Holland Micro Motor $34.95
40323 Mashima 1220 Can $34.95
40324 Mashima 1630 Can $34.95

These new Mashima motors (49323 & 40324) have the same great features as our original motors.   They have excellent torque, power and low speed characteristics. They are great for narrow gauge locos, N-Scale and many other applications where smaller size is important.

MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Item # Length (mm) Width (mm) Height (mm) Speed (rpm) Current (ma) Shaft (mm)
40321 33 18 23 8,500 90 2.0
40322 24 18 23 9,200 80 2.0
40323 20 12 14 17,000 50 1.5
40324 30 13 16 11,000 70 2.0
30321 40 29 -- 3,700 48 3.0

All motors are rated @ 12 VDC   (Conversion Factor 1 mm X .04 = inches)
Paws Trains Sells all your mounting and extra info needed to re-motor your needs. Tell us what you would like to do we will help you find the items needed to finish your project.

 
Item.

Picture

 Description Price Buy
12020

Motor Mounting Tape (8 ea) To isolate motor vibrations from the chassis, this urethane foam tape should be used between the motor and Proto Power West Leaded Frames. Strong adhesive is applied to both sides of the tape for a durable bond $3.25  
12030

Universal Joints & Coupling Assortment $6.50  
20010

N/P

 Flywheel Cement - This slow curing compound was designed by Loctite specifically for cylindrical part bonding to provide an extremely strong bond while facilitating time for precise flywheel positioning on motor shafts. (sets in about 5 minutes.)(.02 fI. oz.) 3.95  
12031

Universal  Coupling Kit $7.25  
12040 Electrical Hook-Up Kit - Eliminate the most unreliable link in the electrical path on your stock or re-powered Athearn loco-motives with this easy-to-install electrical connection retrofit. Kit includes pre-cut, high quality, multi-stranded flexible insulated instrument wire truck tab connectors and frame ground eyelet. Contains enough material for two units. Requires minor soldering. $3.50  
12041

N/P

 Electrical Hook-Up Wire (2ft). $3.25  
12052

Long Splines Shaft (6 ea)

 Longer than standard Athearn shafts, they can be cut to any length.

 $3.25  
12053

N/P

 Brass Sleeve

2mm diameter X 3/32 OD (4 ea)

 $5.95  
12054

Ball Couplings

(6 ea)

 $3.25  
12055 Ground Eyelets (20 ea) $3.25  
         
 
Item. # Pictures Description Price   BUY NOW
12030
 

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Universal Joints & Coupling 21 piece Assortment

21-piece kit includes assorted male and female universal joints and various length spines, all cast in Delrin(R).

 $5.99    
12031

Universal Coupling Kit  Eight-piece kit

 includes two 105 mm steel shafts with plastic splines and universal joint components
Enough parts to retrofit one brass or plastic locomotive

 $6.50    
           
           
           
           

Did you know that Paws Trains can mix and match trucks, motors, frames etc in order to offer custom re-powering of almost any locomotive, not just the ones listed in the table below? We can also get, or make, special items (for example - DRGW SD40T-2 frames with correct length short fuel tanks) where there is a demand for these special items. So, if you have a special project in mind, let us know!

CHASSIS RE-POWERING Book and Products

Key Benefits

  •  Smoother starting and stopping
  •  More realistic control at all speeds
  •  Greater pulling power and improved electrical contact
  •  Improved reliability
  •  Improved multiple unit compatibility

We have products to allow you to improve the performance of your Athearn, Rail Power Products and other locomotives. Generally speaking, there are several elements:

 If you want to re-power an existing engine, you need to purchase a Re-powering Kit. On some models, there is a Re-powering Kit containing the motor, motor cradle and wiring. On others, you need to purchase the motor cradle separately from the re-power kit.

 The pictures below show representative 2-axle & 3-axle power trucks. All the trucks mentioned on this page (both 2-axle and 3-axle)  come complete with all gears, including the worm gear, and appropriate side frames..


GE FB Power Trucks


EMD SD-40-2 Power Trucks

 The picture below shows a representative cast motor cradle and its position in the frame.

 

We suggest using double-sided mounting pads to mount the motor to the chassis.

We suggest using the special slow-setting Flywheel Cement to mount the flywheels on the motor shaft.
Order-item  #AL-20010 Flywheel Cement .5ml  3.90