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Install a 5 Pole Motor
Rudy asks readers:
“ I have a much loved Fleischman, 4065 class 65018 steam engine. Is it possible to install a 5 pole motor into this engine? It’s still almost new, but I’ve noticed a big difference between it’s 3 pole, and the 5 pole motor in my other engine, since I like running “dead slow”… Is such a motor even available since it seems to be vertical in design?”
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You can try the motor from the other engine to see if it will fit in place. Take the fitting in place and gear wheels/ratio into consideration as well. Once you have an idea, you can try to get a parts engine on eBay. Those motors are not too difficult to repair even if you find a burnt out motor. They could be pricey though.
Another option for smooth slow running would be to change the gearing, a smaller cog on the motor, and a larger cog on the shaft leading to the drive, if that can be done somewhere in the drive train.
If you have DC, a controller using PWM will provide better slow running.
Thanks for your ideas…Here’s a pic of my “baby” in action, near my hometown in Europe…