Removed a/c Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 I have an old loco from my childhood class 47 from circa 1983. The motor is not the best and I was wondering if I could disable the ringfield motor somehow (which keeps the wheels intact) so I can place it on my DCC layout or is there a ringfield I can buy to place in this older 47. Regards Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrel Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Unclip the wires and you will have a dead loco. If you want to push or pull it around as a double header remove the gears. The metal retaining clip can be eased off with a small screwdriver and the gears will then lift off. Having said that these motors are easy to repair. Take all the gears off give them a good clean replace them and lightly oil them with peco electrolube. Clean all the wheels. Give it a good long run in both directions maybe half an hour each way and you should find an improvement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAF96 Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 hang a decoder on it and use it... plenty of info about converting ringfields to dcc - there are several different types to consider. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewartingram Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 Service it, very simple. Most can be recovered, and are reliable items of maintained. We've discussed this many times. If you want help in the servicing, just ask. Stewart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 I had a similar problem but decided to fit a new motor the standard wheels are ridiculously undersize but, the Saint/ 28XX tender drive unit is a direct replacement with much larger wheels. I sourced a spare set of tender wheels to fit to the trailing bogie and the loco now looks quite presentable. Plenty of room for a decoder, The only trouble is mine is Blue and I model 1957-61 so it seldom gets a run. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 Thanks guys, I think for now I will disable. 1st reason it doesn't standup against the current Bachmann 47s which I run. Secondly it will be nice filler for the TMD rather than using and expensive Baccy 47. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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