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TiffanyOGR Forum Member

Jark K. Remol posted:
Tiffany --
I really need to get back to my track-work. 5 years into this layout, and I have one basic loop of track. I keep getting distracted by engine or rolling stock projects.
I'd like to power the 2nd A unit of my PRR Alcos from 1988, but the power trucks have DC motors and a different type of reverse unit. So I can't just swap Postwar or MPC parts.
I also have a Williams A-B-B-A Sharknose set that I got insanely cheep, but with only the one powered A unit. Power kits from Williams run about the same price as a whole new engine, and through other dealers run about $160. I'm considering buying a Williams GP engine just to steal the power trucks for the Sharknose set. But even that will run about $90.

Hello JARK K REMOL...........

I guess you got to do what you gotta do thumb . 90 dollars for the Williams GP-9 engine is a good buy, I say go for it !!! thumb

Tiffany

6/21/167:39 PM

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