09-04-2025, 10:48 AM
(09-03-2025, 04:46 PM)TMo Wrote: The sideframe attachment is definitely tricky - glad you figured that particular puzzle out. Surprising that the motor went belly up, and it seems a bit strange that the replacement wouldn't come with flywheels attached. Go figure!
The replacement is not from Intermountain. They do not have any. The one he recommended is from Northwest
<parts@intermountain-railway.com> Tue, Sep 2, 11:55 AM (2 days ago)
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WWe no longer have the motor in stock for your locomotive. Northwest Short Line (NWSL) have a replacement that will work. It is number 53-2025D9.
Darwin
Intermountain Railway
Now I did get a reply though I am not happy with it. This $2 Chinese motor sells for 26.95 plus shipping. My guess is that it will fit many models sold by Intermountain (and others) yet they choose not to have a stock on hand, even after selling a number of locomotives that had bad motors to begin with. They did replace them for a time but how many are still out there, new in the box that collectors have bought and will be resold when they quit collecting or die. They make a beautiful product and they run well for the most part but I will no longer buy any because of the lack of replacement parts. Unlike automobiles that wear out many of us keep our products for years. As I have said I still have locomotives running that I bought in the 60's
I am going to see what other motors are available with a 2mm shaft that may adapt. I have at least 12 of these locomotives and if any others fail I want to be able to replace them. Stay tuned
Cheap Chuck
[size=1]Hi Charles,
We no longer have the motor in stock for your locomotive. Northwest Short Line (NWSL) have a replacement that will work. It is number 53-2025D9.
Darwin
Intermountain Railway[/size]