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When i left school back then i was lucky enough to enroll on an engineering apprenticeship. I think this lead me in good stead. I was always one of those children that pulled things apart but actually put them back together again. My first engine given to me at the age of Seven, a Triang Princess Elizabeth. The rest as they say is History. Later in life i got back in to Model Railways and started building Pine Road. This could lead anywhere so i hope you enjoy my Blog.

Monday, 11 May 2020

kitbuilt locomotives. Gearboxes/Motors

When building kit built locomotives, there is always the question of what gearbox/Motor to use?
I having written a list below that may help. These are the ones i use.
 Load hauler compact+ for Adams 02s and B4s.

Lo-loader for terrier or anthing driving rear axle, with fixed or compensated front axles on an 0-6-0.

Load hauler+ for M7s T1.

Gearboxes are from High level, i use 90:1 or 120:1 as i only ever build small layouts.

Mashima motors with 1.5mm shaft, 1020 with flywheel or 1420 without flywheel.

Thought i would write this down as may be usefull for future reference for others and myself.

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