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

Originally Posted by Lee 145:
 
Except for their size, BOTH the original PE motor and the "newer" PE motor are can motors but the "newer" can motor is considerably larger with a different reverse /forward mechanism.

If a train is too heavy, add another engine. Two Berks with a super big Polar Express will be timely... not a drag...

 

 

Now, ahem... My standard for HO Scale engines was dead simple. Hook 15 cars including caboose and climb a 3% without stalling. Then stop on that same hill and RESTART the train without slipping

 

Even today I still feel the sting of a crappy 4-8-4 from B-cough.. cough.. cough.. sorry. 60 dollars in 1980 money and cannot pull even 3 cars on flat track.

 

I also recall around that time Can Motors were in fashion and the complains about buying a new engine with a Can of the same type without one. Moving into DCC etc.

 

Another idea is to sort your PE into two sections. Run the entire train with it's own engine as a separate section. Flag the first engine and the last Car on the second train to show that the entire train is complete passing by.

 

The PE movie was very well done, even if you had to uncouple from reality.

 

Best of luck to you!

 

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