My Postwar has always been able to have nice smooth starts, both with ZW, RW and LW transformers. I have thru the years had a few different engines, but mostly 2343 Santa Fe F3's and 2035 PRR K4 style steamers. Both need power to run their E unit and in the case of the Santa Fe, its dual motors. A smooth starting 2343 requires a complete and total tear down, clean and relubrication. This lowers the motors starting Amps and allows them to start more smoothly and in unison. You have to remember that most of the better PW Lionel is pushing 70 to nearly 80 years old, and many have not been properly serviced in many years. Same for the transformers. I love my PW stuff and buy nothing but PW or very late Prewar. The ozone, hot oil and smoke pellet smells are priceless and the reason I run them. They are also simple, easy to service and repair at home, and parts are available from many sources. I use The Train Tender or Olsens for the most part. AD
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