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@Kernbigo was suggesting using a DC treadmill motor and a variable speed controller (same idea as the model trains). This motor would drive your counter shaft and then a belt would be run from the counter shaft pulleys to the headstock pulleys. The speed controller would allow you to run lower speed (or higher) without switching the belt position.
You can get a 1.5HP treadmill motor for about $50-100 on eBay, but some of them have bent shafts. It might be best to go to some place like automationdirect.com and get a good setup.
You can get a 1.5HP treadmill motor for about $50-100 on eBay, but some of them have bent shafts. It might be best to go to some place like automationdirect.com and get a good setup.