Published: 18 May 2025
Motor Block Info
Most of PIKO’s American steam locomotive are fitted with this block. The Mogul block has large driving wheels with 13 spokes. The wheelsets are not available separately as a standard catalog item, but can be purchased individually via PIKO’s parts service.
- 36109 Motor Block US Mogul – MSRP € 130,00
Some locos have a different block with smaller driving wheels with 8 spokes, see “Related Content” for more details on that one.
Technical Details
- Motor: 5 pole, Igarashi
- Axle Gears: plastic
- Axle 1: geared + ball bearings
- Axle 2: idle
- Axle 3: geared + ball bearings
- Traction Tires: Yes – Axle 1, both sides
- Wheel Material: Chrome Plated
- Power Pickup: Axle Wipers + Pickup Shoes
Dimensions
- Axle Distance Total: 119 mm
- Axle Distance 1-2: 64 mm
- Axle Distance 2-3: 55 mm
- Wheel Diameter: 44,5 mm
- Total Motor Block Length: 154 mm
measurements by Large Scale Insider, may include tolerances or minor inaccuracies