Pick up goods Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Hi Folks I'm after some advise please,I've built a Westward Un-rebuilt West Country Pacific, the motor i have lacks power and is unable to pull the loco let alone any rolling stock!. I must admit the Locomotive is on the heavy side. I'm seeking advise if anyone can recommend a suitable type and supplier for a Gearbox and Motor. Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devonseasider Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 What have you got in it at the moment? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pick up goods Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 What have you got in it at the moment? Thanks for your reply, Not sure of the manufacturer, proably the larger Mashima, its diffently a 5 Pole, open frame without a gearbox, just a drive from the worm to the gear wheel locked to the axle. I not to sure of its life which is why I'm considering fitting a new one Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 If you're prepared to break the bank a little, try the new MGB1 from Comet Models Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted September 10, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2013 Wondered if you'd spotted that Ivan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Nice roomy loco, My stock suggestion would be bung in a Mashima 1830 on a 30:1 box from Comet, Branchlines or another supplier of fold up gear boxes. But... If you're prepared to break the bank a little, try the new MGB1 from Comet Models tempting, very. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pick up goods Posted September 10, 2013 Author Share Posted September 10, 2013 Thanks for your advise people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Wondered if you'd spotted that Ivan You know it makes sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I've been very impressed with High Level gearboxes. Broad range of gear ratios - all the way to 108:1 and very flexible. The boxes are quite easy to assemble and I found them a doddle to set up without having to faff about with fag paper. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 There's also the Slaters SG4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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