Unclepeterr Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 I am trying to motorize this trolly to run on G track. https://www.sagefinds.com/itemdy00.aspx?T1=Y192083&srccode=NXCAC6&utm_source=google&utm_medium=comparison&utm_campaign=datafeed&source=pla&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3IK5mNuv6Q Perhaps add some lights and sounds. O gauge is my "home scale' ,however no trolleys came in that scale. What I am looking for is a truck mounted engine. This would allow for a low vertical profile. As you can see with attached there is not much room to hide the motor. I know they exist in O scale as I used one to make the "Slinky Dog" character from Toy Story. Thanks for any help, UnclePeteRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 Pete, nice project. How about one of the LGB tender power bricks? LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclepeterr Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 Thanks Nick, When I searched ,a USA trains "engine block" also cam up fo 1/2 the price. Do these parts come with reversing unit inside? My yellow lab, Mozart, likes your picture. I will try and post a video of the operating Slinky Dog. Unclepeterr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Peter, if it's the normal DC electric motor block, the direction is determined by the track polarity, unlike the AC Lionel direction switch. Hello to Mozart, labs are have great personalities, I'd enjoy seeing the video, thank you. LiG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awwatchdog1 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Cool project but that company does make a G motorized trolley - I in search for an aristocraft or lgb reversing unit :( https://www.instagram.com/p/CLX6aJeBQIs/?igshid=k6ttcxew2qn5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 25, 2021 Share Posted February 25, 2021 Came out great, very creative placing the two separate rail sections side by side to set the wheel gauge you wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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