Originally Posted by D500:
All Williams GG1's came/come with DC can motors (they look like little cans, usually aluminum in color) - as does almost anything Williams has ever offered, BUT:
Back in the old days (1970's) when Williams was getting started, they offered
kits and such (not real familiar with them) that were designed to use old Lionel
AC motors, I believe...
The only offering like this was the GE E-60:
Originally Posted by D500:
Not sure about the GG1...
They have DC can motors. You can use the Lionel electromechanical E-unit with a bridge rectifier for reversing.