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General Discussion => HO and Larger Scales => Topic started by: sizemore on March 22, 2024, 10:36:21 PM

Title: O Scale AHM/Rivarossi 0-8-0 Repower?
Post by: sizemore on March 22, 2024, 10:36:21 PM

Just looking for suggestions on repowering an AHM/Rivarossi 0-8-0. Rebuilding/Restoring a piece of equipment gifted to me, looking for something with ample power and smoothness.

Thanks,
The S.

Title: Re: O Scale AHM/Rivarossi 0-8-0 Repower?
Post by: learmoia on March 22, 2024, 11:53:37 PM

Quote from: sizemore on March 22, 2024, 10:36:21 PM

Just looking for suggestions on repowering an AHM/Rivarossi 0-8-0. Rebuilding/Restoring a piece of equipment gifted to me, looking for something with ample power and smoothness.

Thanks,
The S.

I assume this is the powered version, not the dummy/kit version?

Are you only looking to swap the motor? or replace the entire drive?

Title: Re: O Scale AHM/Rivarossi 0-8-0 Repower?
Post by: sizemore on March 23, 2024, 11:07:10 AM

Quote from: learmoia on March 22, 2024, 11:53:37 PM

I assume this is the powered version, not the dummy/kit version?

Are you only looking to swap the motor? or replace the entire drive?

Correct powered version. The RR motor is shot, I can stop it on 9V by hand so there is nothing left in her. I've loosened up the drivetrain. Just need to replace the motor at this point.

The S.

Title: Re: O Scale AHM/Rivarossi 0-8-0 Repower?
Post by: strummer on April 18, 2024, 01:42:41 PM

It took a little doing (cutting, etc.), but I once put a full-size Pittman can into one; added some weight and it was a good (enough) puller...

Mark in Oregon

Title: Re: O Scale AHM/Rivarossi 0-8-0 Repower?
Post by: Doug G. on April 21, 2024, 12:33:24 PM

Did you check to see if it's just worn brushes?

Doug