cliffrocker

I have established through my local club that the motor is probably a recent Hornby one in a plastic frame, not the correct motor definitely. There is still the worn gear to contend with as well. maybe a total rebuild is in order. The bodywork and chassis seem fine so I may continue. Any information on how the motor should look would be much appreciated.

Hi Il Grifone and thanks for the welcome. Pickup is from 2 interleaved bronze strips with a black plastic strip between them, with pickups on the front and the rear wheels - not the central unflanged driven wheel. It sounds from what you say as if the motor ( and pinion ? ) may not be correct as there seems to be no fixing screws, or holes, for the motor which is housed in a black plastic framework. The plastic gear wheel seems worn on one side as if the pinion has been wearing it away rather than engaging. Beginning to think this 94xx may end up populating the engine shed! Any pictures would more than welcome.

Newbie here so please be gentle ! I have acquired a non-runner 00 gauge Farish 9410 and cannot find any diagrams/service sheets anywhere. No Bachmann don't have any. I am not sure if it is complete as motor floats around with a bed of Blu-Tank to hold it in place. The motor runs OK but will not engage the drive gear. Any help with what it should look like would be much appreciated. Are any spares available anywhere?