WSM Electric Motors and Dynamo

Electric Motors (dummy)

Large electric motors began to be used in the 1890's. In mining they proved to be more efficient than Pelton waterwheels and had a greater pumping capacity and were easier to maintain than the old Cornish pumps. Each motor kit consists of 8 white metal castings and comes with a switch panel. The motor sizes are: M-4, 5/8" high; MH-9, 3/8" high; M-31, 1 1/4" high; MS-41, 15/16" high; MF-78, 13/16".

Allis Chalmers dynamos and electric motors M-4 and MH-9

Allis Chalmers Dynamo

A dynamo is a machine for the production of electric current. Ours is modeled after the 550 kW Allis Chalmers dynamo found in the Jamison Creek Power Station at Plumas-Eureka State Park in eastern California. It is a rotating-field alternating current dynamo with a small direct current motor or exciter to produce direct current to magnetize the dynamo field magnets. Kit includes 16 detailed white metal castings with complete instructions. Completed dynamo makes an excellent flat car load. The dynamo can also be used for traction layouts as they were used to generate electric power in traction substations.

Ordering Details

Model #	Description	Scale	Price
M-4	10-HP electric motor	O	$9.00
MH-9	5-HP electric motor	O	$6.00
M-31	40-HP electric motor	1:20.3	$12.00
MF-78	20-HP electric motor (used for machine shop kit)	1:20.3	$12.00
M-6	Allis Chalmers dynamo	O	$29.00

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