@WBC posted:I would agree when it comes to Mabuchi.
However, I did not say RS385, I said RS385 size.....
Here are the dimensions for the RS385: Motor Dimension: 1.14 '' dia. x 1.7'' length (28.9 mm dia. x 43.2 mm length)
so if you go here
https://www.haydonkerkpittman....hed-dc-motors/dc030b
you will find DC30B Brushed Motor
Which is approximately the size of a RS385 from Mabuchi, but would be of higher quality. So it is possible to have a RS385 sized motor that is higher quality. But such a motor is not from Mabuchi. The RS designation is just a Mabuchi thing.
Oh baby, you don’t need school me on Pittmans....I’m all about some Pittmans....unfortunately, the current owners of Pittman saw it fit to price themselves right out of this hobby ( and many others ) we used to be able to call Mr. Charlie himself and order our Pittmans right over the phone...ain’t happening no more....Lionel & MTH both quit offering Pittmans right about the same time....you’ll have a better chance of getting a snow cone in the land under the dirt before you see a Pittman in a new Lionel product....it’s all about low bid vendors, and Hayden/AMETEK ain’t it...
Pat
