Ives1122 posted:Jim, the working 249E motor should likely? Be a direct swap. I would think, Just put it in your 261.
I would except my 249E locomotive is in very good shape and a heads up the tender and original cars in a set consist.
Sooner or later I will find a used 249e locomotive from which I can rob the motor or even better maybe find a used motor.
Thanks again for everyone’s help and suggestions.
Jim