Source of 1.5mm diameter carbon brushes.

[Gordon A]

I have a dead Bachman motor on which I would like to fit new carbon brushes and springs.

Does any one know of a source of 1.5mm diameter carbon brushes and springs?

 

Gordon A

[davknigh]

DCC Concepts have brushes, not sure of the exact sizes but they might be worth a try.

 

 Cheers,

 

David

[Steamport Southport]

Peters Spares do them.

 

 

 

Jason

[DCB]

I don't know about brushes but I have just received some 1.5mm dia springs from  Springs and Things   

https://SpringsAndThings.me.uk       and        stores.ebay.co.uk/firstcompression      They do any length, mine are 5mm.

 

1.5mm looks very small for a brush, are you sure that is the right size?

[Gordon A]

Thanks for the information David.

Yes I am sure. I took the Bachman motor to pieces and removed the brushes for measuring.

 

I have some brushes at 1.6 mm but they are too tight, so I am still after a source of 1.5mm diameter round carbon brushes.

 

Gordon A

[The Dorset Wanderer]

Bachmann can supply- ring them with the actual model number.

[RobjUK]

They are probably Bachmann part number 81201-BRUSH

 

https://estore.bachmanntrains.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=10626

 

I can't find anyone with them in stock, though.

[Gordon A]

I have fitted a Bachman motor with a spare brush and spring set for a Hanazono motor H.1024/DS10 from Branchlines of Westbury. The motor runs nicely where before it did not run at all, I think due to worn out brushes.

I had to open the brush mounting tube with a cheap 1.7mm drill as the Hanazono brushes are slightly larger in diameter.

It may pay to shorten the Hanazono brushes by 1mm.

 

I will try ordering a spare brush set from Bachman.

 

Gordon