Multiple identity account Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hey all,I've got a friend who is contemplating making a few O gauge models (mainly Co-Co diesels & Bo-Bo MUs). Since O gauge is something I've not really had experience can someone tell me the best way to motor O scale models?- Is there a supplier of O scale motor bogies?- Or is actually mounting motors on each axle possible (like the real thing)? If so which motors will fit best in-between the wheels?Any thoughts and suggestions please let me know as I am nil in O scale Just looking out to help an old mate.....Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 It always surprises me that people build O gauge diesels without compensated bogies and with single motors geared to two or three axles. If you watch a full size diesel the bogie compensating beams moving is very noticeable. So why not power every axle separately? 1/8th axles are pretty common and OO gauge motor gear units readily available, the Hornby Thomas motor iand gears are cheap and nasty and ideal and with individually powered axles compensated springing is easy, and the loads per motor wont be excessive if all axles are powered.. Just a thought. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted September 17, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 17, 2014 Try the ABC website - not cheap but certainly value for money. I've always found them helpful either at shows or via email. http://www.abcgears.co.uk/ Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple identity account Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Try the ABC website - not cheap but certainly value for money. I've always found them helpful either at shows or via email. http://www.abcgears.co.uk/ Chris Thanks Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Reichert Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 NWSL in the US has a great deal of "O" scale motorizing parts Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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