Hiya. I recently came into possession of a Rivarossi C-16 Docksider and right now the motor is functional, but I'm worried that it might die of old age. I'm not sure about how robust the RR motor is. I'm wondering if anyone has the same loco and has re-motored it and what motor they used? Jim Maurer Tokushima, Japan
The Rivarossi HO motors are built like tanks and should last forever with proper use. I have seen brushes for them on eBay. If you can locate a parts list/diagram for one, it will have the motor part number in it. Doug
I agree with Doug Gosha here they’re built like tanks and of course with proper care and some careful TLC they’ll last. I received one at Christmas in 1975 which was lettered for The b & o , I just found mine and tested it ran without any problems since I first received it in 1975...and it’s what now 2018! Tom
I still have my late brother's Rivarossi L-0-4-0 switcher from 1961 and through any problems with it over the years - plastic being attacked by non- plastic compatible oil we used on it, plastic driver bushings wearing out, stripped screw threads, etc. the motor has never been touched and runs like new with the original brushes. Rivarossi had a unique method to keep the commutator clean by using one regular graphite brush and one brush "infused" with bits of wire to sweep the commutator segments. Doug
I have quite a few of old Rivarossi engines, the motor was made with extreme attention to quality and reliability, they just run. Google Rivarossi Memory, it is an Italian website full of useful info. Inviato dal mio BLN-L21 utilizzando Tapatalk
Oh yeah, another note. The Rivarossi HO motors from back then have ball bearing bearings, adjustable for minimum clearance. Doug
