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Reply to "Has anyone upgraded a Lionel GP38 with the motor truck from a Lionel GP9 with TMCC"

Richard,

A Lionel starter-type GP-38 will NOT fit a Pullmor motor from a TMCC Geep.

Going further, it would probably help to state what you're trying to accomplish overall.

Changing motor styles/specs among Lionel products is not something to be taken lightly. Generally speaking, you'll need to take into consideration available space, mounting methods, control methods, etc. before attempting anything. And then do you have the equipment, expertise and parts to continue?

Motor swaps can certainly be done (check out what @harmonyards does with Pullmor-motored Hudsons), but when taken into consideration, it's usually much more practical to purchase a locomotive with the features you require already included, if such a beast is out there.

As an example, judging from the two numbers you quoted (8375 and 8776), you might be a C&NW guy. Have you checked out the 6-28517? It's a Pullmor-motored GP-7 with TMCC and RailSounds from the early 2000s. The 8375 and 8776 each have different drive systems versus the 6-28517, so if you have those other two locos, you should be able to make an informed decision of which one best meets the operating criteria you've established.

TRW

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