This motor kit, upgrades the default Graham Farish model (in production 1981-2009) to a silent and smooth running motor. This is a simple, but major upgrade for this model and it runs like a brand new train. A step by step on-line manual will assist you with it. Fast and efficient email support is also available. Please read the important notes below before purchasing.
Not only suitable for GF Class 37, but also other Classes of the same brand, like Class 52. Compare with your model for compatibilty.
Also available as 5 PACK: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284209347652
Offer includes:
1 x high quality 12V coreless motor 8 x 16 mm with two shafts. Now with faster 17,800 rpm motor!
1 x silicone tube
This upgrade kit is for Graham Farish models in production 1981-2000: Art 8014, 8015, 8035, 8036, 8037, 8038, 803D, 803E. other compatible models.
For this conversion, you'll have to open the model, following the step by step instructions on the Tramfabriek website. The old motor has to be taken out and is not needed anymore. This is a simple procedure and can be done with a small flat screwdriver.
Not that it is a very difficult job to install, but you need to know the following before you get started with this kit:
The only thing that is different from the usual Tramfabriek Drop & Go motor upgrades, is that a small bit has to be milled. This is an easy 20 second job, but you need a round milling bit (available on eBay) and ideally a bench drill. It can be done with a normal drill, but then you'll have to fix the model frame in a clamp vice to keep it in place.
Check the gears on the wheelaxles. On my model, 5 out of the 6 gears where split. You need to replace any split gear in order to have a well running model. These 16 teeth gears (Bachmann art GF2504) come in packs of 6 and are not expensive. They can be bought from 'farishnspares' in the UK, who ship world wide. With a Tramfabriek Gear Puller one wheel can be taken off and after replacing the gear with your fingers, you can press the wheel back on with a vice. It really is not a difficult job.
For any help or advice you can always contact me. I'm happy to help.
Sven van der Hart
Tramfabriek