Need help with my new old Weaver E8 AA Set

I had these when they were first issued and they certainly are beauties!  MTH took over the production of these Weaver models eventually but you are correct in that a second run did have flywheels. All I had to operate mine with was an original ZW and I had to be careful when engaging the throttle as well as stopping due to the sudden loss of power. 

There are many newer transformer options out there now some with much lower starting voltages that the 6v-8v we had then.  

Rich:  Just for your info, Weaver sold the tooling for those E-8's to MTH, quite a few years ago.  So some items may still be available if needed, some time.  Timko could replace those motors with newer can motors, with flywheels,  for a reasonable price.  Can't promise this but he might be able to fit your motors with flywheels, if they have a shaft extended out the top.   With flywheels, you'd be able to add TMCC control, at a later date if you so desired.  

Good luck with your new purchase.

Paul Fischer

Rich,

I have the NYC  Weaver version of this E8 Locomotive, no flywheels on the DC can motors as purchased, I replaced the motors with equivalent flywheel equipped motors from Frank Timko and added the E8 sound system from Dave Ott. I know I have the Weaver instructions and should be able to e-mail them tomorrow to you. Frank's company is now Timko Repair Depot, he is on the web  there was no problem in changing out the motors, minor soldering motor contacts, also OTT has been out of business many years.

John