I have a number of them. They are geared high for tinplate speeds. Changing the gears is a bit technical, and requires heat and special tools. And that’s assuming you can get the proper gear set.
The mis-conception is that motor orientation has something to do with it.
Do what I do, and use China drives to pull trains round and round. If you want high performance switching, send your Diesel to Jay. That is his specialty.
