Powered wheelset or bogie, Gauge 3

Jasper

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Does any manufacturer make a powered wheelset or bogie/truck in Gauge 3? That's 2.5", or 63.5mm.
 
Fosworks also do a powered motor that was fitted with G3 wheels (mine supplied but they do have wheels) for me. Steve does have worries about their durability but as mine are in small 4wheel Gauge 3 railcars he had no concerns. They should work fine in an 8 wheel diesel with 4 motors. The other option is Essell Engineering that produce motors, axles, frame spacers (up to G1) and wheels. They have in the past produced chassis sides but no doubt could produce anything for your needs by using parts from their standard kits. Are you a member of the UK Gauge 3 society, other possible suppliers for the gauge noted in their mags.
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One drawback of the Kres and Heyn options is they will only work with two-rail DC. Unless you are willing to perform mods that'll probably void your warranty.
 
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