Rivarossi 0-8-0

[Modeltrains2021]

Hi i aquired a n scale rivarossi 0-8-0 and was wondering if they make the parts to fix it still? Tia.

 

[Bigboy57]

I have very little experience with the n scale Rivarossi’s but a lot with HO. Replacement parts are hard to find but often you can find another loco on EBay to gain the parts you need. I have replaced most of the motors in mine with newer ones and am converting them to dcc. Each model has unique degrees of difficulty, but most are possible to get good results. Most Rivarossi locomotives have poor electrical pickup and adding wipers is almost always a must to get good performance. The ho scale 0-8-0’s are some of the easier ones to work on.

 

[Modeltrains2021]

5hnx thats what i was going to do was buy a complete locomotive

 

[fire5506]

Check and make sure the frame doesn't have Zinc Pest. If it does then it isn't worth trying to repair.

 

[Modeltrains2021]

Im using it as a static display i bought a new old stock usra light mike