@hearncl posted:The smoke fan motor of my Lionel 6-38848 Zephyr emits a loud whine. Lionel Parts lists this replacement motor:
I have been having trouble ordering this part from Lionel (still trying). Meanwhile, I'm hoping that someone can point me to a small DC motor that would be the same or equivalent to the Lionel part.
I was able to put one of those motors right into a shopping cart on Lionel parts website. I have done the oil the armature but it's hit and miss on taking out the whine. I would not look for a substitute especially since those diagonal holes are tapped for machine screw for mounting. Let us know what trouble you are having on your part order and we should be able to help.