Shop HO Scale motors for sale for repairing, restoring, or repowering model train locomotives. Find complete motors and motor assemblies for steam, diesel, electric, and other HO locomotives from a variety of model train manufacturers.
For other components needed to complete a repair, browse HO Scale Parts.
A worn or failed motor can leave an otherwise repairable HO Scale locomotive out of service. The products here are primarily complete motors and motor assemblies for replacing an existing motor, restoring an older locomotive, or repowering a model when a suitable replacement is available. Motors can be found for steam, diesel, electric, and other powered HO equipment.
HO locomotives have been produced with several motor configurations, including traditional open-frame motors and enclosed or can-style motors. Depending on the locomotive and drive system, motors may have one or two shafts and can connect to flywheels, universal shafts, gears, or other drivetrain components.
Some replacement motors are made for particular locomotive models or families, while others may have applications across multiple models or be suitable for repowering projects. Always check the specifications and product description rather than assuming a motor will fit simply because it is HO Scale.
HO locomotives have used many different motor designs over the years, so there is no universal HO Scale replacement motor. Manufacturers and models can differ in motor size, mounting arrangement, shaft configuration, drive connection, electrical requirements, and available space inside the locomotive. Identifying the original manufacturer, locomotive model, and motor or part number can make it much easier to find a compatible replacement.
Start with the locomotive manufacturer and model number and, when available, the original motor or part number.
Motor dimensions, mounting points, shaft size and configuration, drive connection, and electrical requirements can all affect compatibility.
Trainz carries changing new and pre-owned HO Scale motor inventory from different manufacturers and eras. Available products can include current replacement motors as well as original, discontinued, new old stock, and hard-to-find motor assemblies useful for repairing older locomotives.
Replacement motors can be used in many steam, diesel, electric, and other powered HO Scale locomotives when a compatible motor is available.
A motor assembly is a complete motor unit rather than an individual internal motor component, although exactly what is included can vary by product.
No. Motor dimensions, mounting, shafts, drive connections, electrical requirements, and available space can differ significantly between locomotives.
Often, but the correct replacement depends on the locomotive and its original drive system. Some older models may require an original-style motor or a compatible repowering solution.
Trainz offers HO Scale motors and motor assemblies for sale, with changing inventory that can include new, pre-owned, discontinued, new old stock, and hard-to-find motors for locomotive repairs and restorations.
