can you help me ID this HO engine please?

[thomasseeber]

Hi all,

 

I have this old engine (no cover) that I'm trying to ID. I know it's a bit toyish but it's HO (or OO)  scale and doesn't run on batteries. It has a smoke puffer too. I know it's a long shot but...you never know.

 

any input appreciated, thanks.

 

Model Train Chassis by thombowler, on Flickr

 

underside by thombowler, on Flickr

 

Model Train Chassis by thombowler, on Flickr

 

Model Train Chassis Top by thombowler, on Flickr

 

 Model Train Chassis by thombowler, on Flickr

 

Model Train Engine by thombowler, on Flickr

 

smoke puff 2 by thombowler, on Flickr

 

smoke puff by thombowler, on Flickr

 

 

 

 

[HantuBlauLOL]

It looks very ancient.. Somehow I think this is a tin train from the first era of model trains..

 

Looking at the chassis, I think this was either 0-6-4, 2-6-4, or 4-6-4. Need to search a Japanese loco with those configs..

Edited August 7, 2015 by HantuBlauLOL

[westfalen]

The un-Japanese red driving wheels tend to make me think it may have been made in Japan, but for sale in Germany.

[Kitayama]

According to their website, Mabuchi lauched the F-type motor in April 1958.

 

http://www.mabuchi-motor.co.jp/en_US/company/c_0301.html

 

Amazing, a very detailed company history in English...