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Converting Pullmor Locos to AC Can motors...Better DCC? How to?Pros and Cons?

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Posted by simon1966 on Monday, June 7, 2010 5:04 PM

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Sorry if these questions are flat out stupid but I'm new to working with electronics and the like...Thanks.

Not stupid, just not in the best place.  Try posting the same question in the Classic Toy Trains part of the forum, many more Lionel types there who would know better what you are trying to accomplish.

Simon Modelling CB&Q and Wabash See my slowly evolving layout on my picturetrail site http://www.picturetrail.com/simontrains and our videos at http://www.youtube.com/user/MrCrispybake?feature=mhum

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Converting Pullmor Locos to AC Can motors...Better DCC? How to?Pros and Cons?
Posted by F3Fanatic on Monday, June 7, 2010 2:21 PM

Hello....I new to this forum and I'm also new to working with the electronics inside model trains and I have question....I want to convert all my older Lionel F3's with Pullmor motors to TMCC and railsounds...I was told that I would not be able to set RPM levels using TMCC if I install the TMCC electronics into locos with Pullmor motors...I was also told that Can motors run more realistically especially at slower speeds and are also maintenance free...Because of these reasons I want to pull all my Pullmor motors and install brand new can motors in all my Locos...

 So my questions are:....Would I be able to use the existing frame and powered trucks if I pull a Pullmor and install a can motor?....Would there be any retro-fitting involved or will the can motor hook into the truck just like my existing Pullmor?....Any pros or cons in using the can motor versus the Pullmor and visa versa?....I know where to get the electronics for the TMCC but were would I find good quality Can motors that are meant to be install into model trains?...

 Sorry if these questions are flat out stupid but I'm new to working with electronics and the like...Thanks.

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