Reply to "Need Recommendations for: Conventional 027 Diesels (not Switchers) Late 1970s to early 90s, good AC can motors."

@Mannyrock posted:

Thanks Mitch.

I had no idea there was a category called Traditional size.

I searched online and found lots of great Williams 027 FA-2s, but it seems as if they are only sold in pairs, and the ones I looked at only had single motors.

I also looked at Lionel 027 FAs.  These don't seem to have the detail of the Williams, but there are lots of them sold separately and they are described as having dual motors. They are also less expensive than the Williams sets.

Both types are engines with only 10 inches or so in length, so they look good to me.

Thanks to all again,

Mannyrock

Lionel made two versions of the FAs in the early years. The first ones, the two UP and the Erie had a cast frame. The later ones had a stamped steel frame. Williams versions are based on the early versions with the cast frame. The Golden Memories FAs have two motors. The earlier Williams had only one motor.

Pete