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Reply to "Improving the Lionel Phantom Locomotive"

Originally Posted by Lee Willis:"Lamont Cranston"
Originally Posted by gunrunnerjohn:
 

Lee, I'm using the ERR AC Commander, it's rated for two AC motors, and I've used it in several conventional upgrades with no problems.  I thought about can motors, but since I already had all the parts for this upgrade, I figured that would solve the basic issue of no traction.

Frankly, probably just the added weight of one of those big motors with their heavy magnetic core would do wonders for the loco's traction.  Two motors will make it awesome, I expect.  

 

Nice idea.  Fun project.  

 

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