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Reply to "Ever been stung by Lionel add-ons?"

Originally Posted by Gandalf97:
 
Spare motors for both the original PE loco and the larger motor for the improved PE loco ARE available. The problem is the new motor won't fit the original PE loco frame since the mount on the frame was changed and the frame assembly which takes the new PE motor isn't available from Lionel.
Originally Posted by Jumijo:

My early PE loco pulls all the cars, including add-ons, just fine. The biggest problem is that my layout really isn't big enough for a train that long. 

 

Buy the newer version of the loco from a set breakup or the one with the whistle steam.

This is my situation exactly.  I ran out of room on my Christmas loop but never had a problem pulling all the cars that I could tell.

 

I think the suggested solution to the problem is a good one, given the constraints.  I am somewhat surprised that spare parts for the engine aren't available from Lionel.

 

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