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Update on the Mohawk.....so we’re a little over straight 8 hours run time (been running nonstop since 7 am) .....I’m still in what I call mock up, she’s back dressed up and I’ll leave her run and make sure no issues develop. I for got to take pictures of the shell being clearanced for the big fat Pittman, but nevertheless I’ll do that when I add the electronics package....right now she runs on a rectifier ( I add the headlight back just because) so far, I’m barely pulling 3/4’s of an amp dragging this train around, no heat, no speeding up and slowing down, just a nice steady pace in conventional. This means when I add the package, I’ve got a proven performer with no hick ups...next I’ll add the package and I’m sure the draw will come up some, but at least I know mechanically I’m sound.....you couldn’t run a pullmor this long at not have to touch the throttle at some point..............Pat