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@Junior posted:
Even though it was successful I wasn't happy with the engine's performance. This was not an issue with the ERR kit but with the Pullmor motors.
I eventually sent the engine off to Timko Repair; who did a fantastic job replacing the AC motors with DC can motors. Now the F3 runs as smooth as ever.

Oddly, I had a different experience. I have the original Lionel Phantom. It came with one motor, and it's performance was anemic, to say the least! It had trouble on Atlas track pulling the four stock passenger cars, never mind the two extras I bought for it! I added a second motor, and also upgraded to the ERR AC Commander from the LCRU. It's like a different locomotive! It has great low speed performance, and has WAY better pulling power with two motors. The 100 speed steps really helps at low speed, I was considering a DC motor transplant, but after this upgrade, that idea was abandoned.

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