New motors so you can refurbish your Atlas or Rivarossi locomotives

[@davidf9630]

Every time I see you take apart locomotives, it gives me more confidence in myself and y limited abilities.

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

You can do it!

[@davestrains6816]

Nice job, thanks for sharing. Dave

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

Thanks!

[@ericjohnson3746]

Interesting and timely video.I have the same locomotive. I cleaned it and it runs w
ell for being 50 years old. But it runs too fast. So I was considering a motor swap also. Thank you very much.

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

@@ericjohnson3746 this little guy runs with very low voltage. Not enough power to run the light. If I give it more power, it runs fast and the light works.

[@ActinOut]

Good to know. Thanks for this. I came across a mid 1960's completely sealed atlas train set that has this engine. The engine runs great but the controller doesn't work. I'm being cautioned from a local legend old timer that it may not last based on their history on the engine. We'll see. Bit it's good to know its possible to switch out the engine.

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

Yes, it’s not too hard to do.

[@jetpack5]

This will fit the original rivarossi motor case?

[@watchtrainsnow1099]

Yes, it’s a bit longer, so I extended the case ( white parts in the pack ).

[@jetpack5]

@watchtrainsnow1099 thank you, very nice