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 Posted - February 25 2018 : 12:42:03 PM
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Hello, I am new to model railroading, and am starting my journey with a Tyco Rocky Mountain set I purchased on eBay. The packaging was well preserved, but my locomotives engine is shot, so I am going to try and change that out with a more modern can motor. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
Spencer E Martin
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Posted - February 25 2018 : 1:03:55 PM
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| Hello! I'm Dave from Iowa, nice to meet you! Those Rocky Mountains had the infamous Tyco PT so good choice with the can motor.
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Posted - February 25 2018 : 2:27:25 PM
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Chops from El Paso- I've changed out the PT motor every chance
I got. It is not too, too hard to find a decent MU2 motor from the
older Tyco or Mantua locomotives in the ten dollar range. The MU2
can be identified from below by its distinctive motor frame, and is
metal. I've picked up several MU2's in decent shape simply by
shopping off eBay for them.
With help, I've had some strong Model Power chassies lathed down
to fit the Tyco Shark Nose shells.
As far as a can motor, that would be a trick, as their is no
frame, I think. None the less, there are some very clever
guys in here that can do things that seem not possible.
I've often contemplated a tower motor, but am uncertain as to
dimensions and attachment. Yes, but as Dave said, those
PT motors are notorious. However, RP Model Railroads
seems to have some luck with them. See his LOTW posting and
his use of very cheap Goody's hair bands.
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