As a seasoned small scale modeler I've recognized the importance of reliable and powerful motorised chassis for really small locomotives. To design, develop and manufacture the world's most powerful various small locomotive chassis I've started a new model train manufacturing business L.G.Thek Brasswork. After the success of the very small and extremely powerful two axle chassis for Z, Nn3 and HOn2 projects, the N, HOn30 version has been developed and available at L.G.Thek Brasswork. See dimensional drawings below. It has an 8mm coreless motor rated 10V DC (or 12V with voltage dropping resistor), 4.4mm (0.175") nickel silver wheels with small flanges, 11mm (0.43") wheel base, 1:38 gear ratio, so it's a slow (approx. 20 scale miles/hour maximum speed for HOn2) high torque, smooth runner, perfect candidate for realistic train operations. The chassis made of phosphor bronze. To watch the power and reliability of this new chassis (most action is over a turnout) click here. In the near future we're planning the release of the same chassis concept with various wheel sizes and wheel bases. Also, there are etched brass and brass / laser cut wood combination industrial switcher and MOW shell kits in the planning stages. For more information and to purchase our products please visit the L.G.Thek Brasswork web site
