@Lou1985, @harmonyards: I'm moving the discussion about the motor and parts back to here (versus hijacking the other thread about the Pittman motor replacement).
I haven't heard back from Midge regarding availability of the worms and shafts, but I did get a message from one of their techs about needing a couple of MUX boards for full PS2 capability. I *think* those boards are in my parts bag that came with the engine, but even if they're not am I correct in thinking that they physical harness (which I do have) carries the stuff that is needed for the engine to function, the MUX boards are controlling some less important light features? I wouldn't have a problem hard wiring the lights if I can't find Mux boards, especially if I have no control over them anyway running in conventional.
I plan on ordering a motor from Lionel during the 50% sale tomorrow, but if I can also pick up any other parts that I can cobble together that can still work, then I'd like to do so. I can get a 30mm flywheel, but it appears that the original flywheel had the dogbone coupler integral to the flywheel. Does Lionel offer something similar?
I can also see if there are any dogbones of the right length, but I'm doubting that. Finally, of course, the worm assemblies with bearings. I'm thinking maybe there's a way to make these work from the Lionel part 6100:
What are the odds the dogbone is the same length and the worms are the same Pitch and pressure?
