N Scale motor in a HO scale loco: Can it work?

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Does anybody have any experience using an N Scale motor in HO equipment due to lack of space?  I need to think about this as my HO motor on on an RS-3 that I am converting to a slug is too high to fit under the hood.

Appreciate any help in advance.

[emd16645]

I haven't attempted to use a N scale motor in an HO application, but I would figure that so long as the motor doesn't exceed it's maximum draw it would be fine. Another option could be to use a set of trucks with motors mounted to the trucks, such as those made by NWSL or Kato.

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Hadn't given those trucks a thought, that might be a way forward.

Do n scale motors use a different voltage/current draw to an ho motor?

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[pumuckl81]

At least here in Europe, we don't have different power packs for certain scales. So voltage is most likely not a problem.
You just have to make sure you don't overload the engine with pulling too much.

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I use NCE powercsb and look to build thst system with more NCE components so do I need to be concerned?

The unit will operate in tandem with a switcher so will never work alone but I also have concerns about how it will operate alongside an HO motor, will I be able to speed match them?

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[emd16645]

Voltages should be the same between N and HO, although N scale motors may not be designed to take the same current draw as HO (disclaimer: I dont model N scale). As long as the motor can handle the current you will be all set. Remember that you can often use N scale decoders in HO applications, as long as the decoder can handle the current. Since you are using DCC, you should be able to speed match your slug, it would be a matter of getting all the CVs just right.

[gn2276]

Another thing that you could try is the Stanton drive that is made by Northwest Short Line.
www.nwsl.com/uploads/cat_chap2_for_web_7-2013.pdf

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Wow! Great bit of kit but have you seen those prices! I'm not sure I can justify that!?!

Thanks for the link, I'll havevto consider it but it'd take some time for me to be able to afford those.

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Well it appears I may have been a bit hasty with the n scale motor idea. I happened to have a kato motor lying around and gave that quick test fit in my RS-3 knowing it is smaller than the original. What do you know, it fits! And if I gtound down the frame where the flywheels sit it'll even sit lower so I guess my answer is a simple motor replacement with either a kato or mashima, if I can get one cheap enough.

Thanks for the help guys.

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[m a y o r 79]

Sure, its called HOn30. . Chris brings up a good point about current draws potentially being drastically different. DCC should help rhat though.

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I know very little about On30 to be honest 0_o

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