Bob Delbridge posted:If the supply chain is anything like that used by the Navy, you won't see a maker knock out a couple of hundred extra motors. They'll be asking for a minimum quantity in the thousands or tens of thousands, probably why MTH hasn't got them yet, the demand hasn't yet met the need to reproduce. Of course they could triple the price and make only a 1/3 of the minimum they're looking at. Again, doubt it's high on MTHs priority list.
It surprises me at the number of different types and sizes of can motors used in our trains. The motor inside my Bachmann G-scale 4-6-0 isn't any bigger (may be smaller) than the one in this 0-6-0.
Without knowing the data on a motor and gear ratio like what's in the 0-6-0, it's almost impossible to find a substitute.
As Pete says there is not much difference. The motors are built to run at a specific no Load Speed around 6000 rpm and 12V. Yes Lionel also went to a 15V version of the Pittman on later models, while MTH is 12V (only effect is probably top speed). Otherwise it is just can size. 365 and 385 for RK and PR and 545 for some steam. Pittman short and Long for the others. After that it is just Flywheels and worm gears. Regardless of any engines gear ratio, the programming handles the motor.
IF they are making trains right now, they needs motors don't they? There has to me an order for X Motors in place so you say X +100. I know it is not that simple, but if you have joint ownership of a factory, aren't they suppose to make what you want them to make? G
