PaulVB Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Hello, I was given a G Gauge engine with no manufacturing markings. I received it in just the Styrofoam shell. There is no outer box or paperwork. I don't have any G gauge trains, but I have plenty of O and N. A friend thought that since I had other trains, I could use this engine. I do appreciate the thought, but I don't need to invest in a whole new set of track, cars and accessories! I connected DC power to the two pin connector at each coupler and the wheels turn, the lights shine, and the fan in the top spins. I measured power at the removeable smoke generator but I don't see a switch to turn it off. I don't think there is power pick in the wheels. Would an engine have gotten power from another car? Maybe an A/B setup? It did come with another set of couplers that I think match my cheap battery powered Christmas train. Does anyone have any hints as to who made this engine? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Aristocraft Alco RS-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulVB Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 17 minutes ago, Rayman4449 said: Aristocraft Alco RS-3 Wow! that was fast! Thank you! I'll try to find a manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Ray nailed it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 Sure thing! See this link for Aristo product database: http://www.rayman4449.com/Aristocraft Database/index.html Direct link: https://web.archive.org/web/20160325171314/http://aristodatabase.x10host.com/?series=22200 Here are all the parts diagrams I have for Aristocraft, I dont see the RS-3 listed: http://www.rayman4449.com/Aristocraft_Parts-Diagrams.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulVB Posted March 1, 2023 Author Share Posted March 1, 2023 I found a manual which did NOT describe a set of switches under a cover. I also found a parts diagram that showed the switch cover. The cover was easy to remove once I knew where it was. The motor power switch was set to "battery" which I guess is why it only ran when connecting power to the plug at the coupler. After switching it to "track", I can put power on the wheels. That is probably why it was given to me, someone couldn't get it to run. I did turn off the smoke box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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