I used to have one of the factory built IHB locos, wish I still had it. If I get the chance, I will buy another one. I have seen them used on small switching layouts with just a motor upgrade and some extra weight. If you just pulling lightweight plastic freight cars, the original drive seemed to do ok with just a higher quality can motor. Now for true heaving pulling, the KTM brass IHB loco would be better, but also a lot more $$. AD
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