Jim Waterman posted:Probably only need one of those motors to power a 2-4-2 if it's the '4' that's motorized. Two worm drives will bind each other if connected after the reduction gear. (like on the axles)
Jim
That is correct , only one motor is planned . I plan on using the worm gear thats on the motor now to mate up with the gear in the center of the axle . I will make my own motor mount out of a large washer with a tab of sorts welded on to it . The mini timing pulleys and belt will obviously supply power to the front axle . I will be making the frame for the motor and axles out of 1/8 aluminum so I will have the freedom to place the axles at the required spacing for the timing belt . Its all planned out in my head and on scratch paper , where everything works, LOL . Now to actually see if it will work . Still waiting for parts to arrive in the mail . The finished product is to kind of resemble the Lionel Alaska 2-4-2 switcher in standard gauge . I made a wood mock up just to see the size .
