Columbia Baby Grand Electric Motor

[Henry]

The power tool rheostat would certainly provide a greater voltage range than a Lionel train transformer, which typically peaks at around 18-20 volts AC. Other brands, as for the popular HO gauge models, convert line voltage to DC @ 12 volts peak, typically with a lower wattage rating (smaller trains, smaller motors). Years ago I made my own power tool rheostat, using a small GE variable transformer that I purchased on sale and mounted in a project box, with a fused output wired to a standard female panel-mount socket through an on-off toggle switch. I've used this device for going on 50 years now, in conjunction with my Dremel no. 2 Moto-Tool of similar vintage. Like the saying goes, you only buy good tools once!

[PHONOMAN]

I have been using Gary Brown for all rewinding. Excellent service and prices.
T.R.S. TRANSFORMER REWINDING SERVICE
This is the home page.

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[Phono-Phan]

Thanks for the referral. I sent them an email requesting information on their re-winding service. It would be great if they redo wire wound power resistors.
Ken

[Phono-Phan]

The search goes on. T.R.S. got back to me and they don't rewind these type of power resistors.