Caley Bogie Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Hi everyone, I have a two kit locos fitted with D11 motors which I sometimes use for double heading.After 20 years one of the motors has failed and I need a replacement.I know that they are no longer availiable,so,does anyone have a spare or are able to suggest a replacement? The engine is a DJH Caledonian Railway 439 class 0-4-4 tank. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Scottish Modeller Posted July 2, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 2, 2011 Hi everyone, I have a two kit locos fitted with D11 motors which I sometimes use for double heading.After 20 years one of the motors has failed and I need a replacement.I know that they are no longer availiable,so,does anyone have a spare or are able to suggest a replacement? The engine is a DJH Caledonian Railway 439 class 0-4-4 tank. Hi there, The D11 is known as a H113 to other suppliers. Branchlines used to stock this but I'm not sure at present if they have stock. Another alternate supplier could be Roxey Mouldings. For a different approach.... Go to High level Kits website http://www.highlevelkits.co.uk/ Use there size charts to see if there is another option. You need to know the shaft size, the distance between the mounting screws and gear ratio you prefer to make best use of the site. If all else fails - send me a pm and I'll see if I still have any burried away in the bits box Thanks Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph R Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I have one which I can part with. If you send me a PM I would be happy to exchange details. This is a brand new motor purchased many years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Bogie Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 I have one which I can part with. If you send me a PM I would be happy to exchange details. This is a brand new motor purchased many years ago. Thanks for both replies,Ralph R,I've sent you a PM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulT Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Thanks for both replies,Ralph R,I've sent you a PM. I also have some Anchoridge motors to sell to anyone who wants spares. Some DS10 and some DS11. PM me if interested, otherwise they will go to ebay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Bogie Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 I also have some Anchoridge motors to sell to anyone who wants spares. Some DS10 and some DS11. PM me if interested, otherwise they will go to ebay. Thanks for your reply,I've sent you a PM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks for your reply,I've sent you a PM. DC Kits havs DS10 in stock at £15.00 inc postage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruciethefish Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 The D11 & D13 were excellent motors, (although unsuited to DCC) but to my knowledge haven't been in production for many years. One minor drawback was always the lack of a solder tag for the insulated brush holder. Great care needs to be taken to avoid melting the plastic insulation, if attempting to solder a wire direct to the screw-in holder.. I used to back this out a little, then add a bit of fret scrap with a slot cut in it to clear the thread, soldering the pickup wire to this instead...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Belgian Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 The D11 & D13 were excellent motors, (although unsuited to DCC) but to my knowledge haven't been in production for many years. One minor drawback was always the lack of a solder tag for the insulated brush holder. Great care needs to be taken to avoid melting the plastic insulation, if attempting to solder a wire direct to the screw-in holder.. I used to back this out a little, then add a bit of fret scrap with a slot cut in it to clear the thread, soldering the pickup wire to this instead...... Chris - You say the D11 & D13 were unsuited to DCC operation. I had no idea that some motors were unsuitable: can you enlighten me as to why this is so, and tell me if there is a general rule as to which motors are or aren't suitable so I can make sure I avoid those that don't qualify. Or is it just trial and error? Thanks JE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
multiprinter Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 The D11 & D13 were excellent motors, (although unsuited to DCC) but to my knowledge haven't been in production for many years. One minor drawback was always the lack of a solder tag for the insulated brush holder. Great care needs to be taken to avoid melting the plastic insulation, if attempting to solder a wire direct to the screw-in holder.. I used to back this out a little, then add a bit of fret scrap with a slot cut in it to clear the thread, soldering the pickup wire to this instead...... I always used a similar approach but with 5thou brass shim and a thinner insulating washer to avoid reducing the spring pressure on the brush. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruciethefish Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Chris - You say the D11 & D13 were unsuited to DCC operation. I had no idea that some motors were unsuitable: can you enlighten me as to why this is so, and tell me if there is a general rule as to which motors are or aren't suitable so I can make sure I avoid those that don't qualify. Or is it just trial and error? Thanks JE The reason is that one motor brush is permanently connected, both mechanically & electrically, to the motor frame, & therefore earth (i.e. the chassis)... DCC relies on isolating the power supply between the wheels and motor brushes. You could get round it by using fully insulated wheelsets & pickups, then making the chassis the 'earth' connection from the chip to the motor. It's achievable, but less hassle is involved if you choose a motor with two insulated brushes, & therefore no electrical connection to the frames.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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