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Reply to "Suggestions for reliable engine for work Christmas Train Display"

Originally Posted by gunrunnerjohn:

I will point out the small motors used in the K-Line stuff you mention likely will not stand up to near as much steady running as the Williams locomotive.  I have the K-Line Porter that I converted to TMCC, I don't think I'd consider running it continuously for hours.  I've seen a number of similar small K-line motorized units that needed new motors.

 

Hi John,

 

      I had to install a new motor in my Porter, and it is not an easy job!  I discovered that the Porter uses the same motor as the Lionel handcars, just that this motor has an extended rear shaft with a second worm gear.  But it is a very light-duty motor, in my opinion.  I hardly ran the Porter over the years, but perhaps running it on O24 curves put too much stress on the motor and hastened its demise.  Considering the weight of the Porter, I am surprised motor failure isn't a bigger issue.  Sorry I missed out on the Lionel 50% off parts sale; would have picked up a few Porter motors.  I was so disappointed to see how small that motor is, and now I feel like I am killing the thing anytime I run it for even a few minutes.

 

Take care, Joe.

Last edited by Joe Rampolla

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