Electric motor question

[cp4449]

Ok hard to explain. I have a 1" scale model of a Pacific Electric RR frieght motor. Made out of wood for cab, metal for the trucks and frame. Each axle has a direct drive electric motor attached to it, i.e. There are 4 motors on it. There are no markings on the motors. There are four wires going to each, 2 white, 2 different. They are about 2" thick, 3" long.

When I bought this the guy selling knew nothing about it. I will have to make a riding/power car. It looks like it was made in the early 1960-70s.

What I do not know is 12 volts or 24? I plan to restore the lighting to LED, and put a modern control in it.

Any help would be appreciated

[GooseOrBust]

I have an electric locomotive made in the 70's it may be similar, but your description is difficult to follow.

Please post some pictures.

Dave

[Gary Armitstead]

Talk to John Smith at LALS.

[cp4449]

I will try for photos, and also talk to John. Thanks Gary

[Fender]

One thing to consider: small dc motors are much better now than they were forty years ago. It may be to your advantage to replace these with new, more efficient motors with known specifications.

[Steggy]

It sounds as though the traction motors have wound fields. If so, they are superior to permanent magnet motors for propulsion purposes. I would not replace them.

Are there any identifying marks on the motors, such as manufacturer and part number?