GREGR, This is not intended to take the Nostalgic Past Versions of the Lionel famous Pulmor Ancient Motor, or designs to the grave yard as... I to was very fond of those older 773's, 1950 Versions, F3's Sante Fe / NYC versions, Growling around the 3 rail Tubular track and switches....But, this in 2017....I am an operator, a sort of 3Rail scale operator and The New Can Motors like Pittman are simply The Very Best in Operation I have ever Seen. The New VisionLine Big Boy, modern electronics is simply so much more fun to run, (does not need magne traction), and is so Quiet. I am now a true believer in the Can Motor, and wish all of the Century Club 1 engines had the Can motor, Legacy command system....I am not knocking the older Pull Mor motor, just saying, I feel the Can motor system is better at slow speed Operation..... The VL Hudson is one of my Favorites....Happy Railroading...