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Looking for Athearn repowering kits

Discussion related to everything about model railroading, from layout design and planning, to reviews of related model tools and equipment. Discussion includes O, S, HO, N and Z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Also includes discussion of traditional "toy train" and "collector" topics such as Lionel, American Flyer, Marx, and others. Also includes discussion of outdoor garden railways and live steamers.

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Looking for Athearn repowering kits

 #82849  by mc367
 
Dose any one know what company has the kits to repower Athearn locomotive and how well do they work?

Thank You

 #86120  by dinwitty
 
Ernst had regear kits to slow down locos.
A good can motor helps without regearing.

nice on SW switchers

Regear Athern

 #88518  by retired grouch
 
Years ago, put can motors (Mashima, tho those offered by NWSL are quality) and Ernst regearing into 2 Athern S-12s. They run smooth, slow, and pull like gangbusters. Just recently added a DCC decoder to one.
Watch size -- width and depth -- of replacement motor, and shaft dia. to re-use flywheels.

Retired grouch in So. Jersey
Go Iggles!!!
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