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Paragon3 vs Paragon2 motors and alternatives

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Paragon3 vs Paragon2 motors and alternatives
Posted by HO Loco loco on Thursday, April 23, 2020 7:46 AM

Do BLI P3 locomotives have 3-pole motors with copper finger brushes as compared to 5-pole motors with carbon brushes in P2 locos?  What has your experience been with P3 motors?  Do they last?  Would it be a good idea to buy and have spare on hand?  Are P3 and P2 motors interchangeable?  Is there a 3rd party motor that you would recommend instead?  Thank you. 

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Posted by Deane Johnson on Thursday, April 23, 2020 11:17 AM

I thought Paragon 3 was the name for the newest BLI decoder with Rolling Thunder sound.  Are you sure it has any meaning relative to motors?

Just wondering.

Deane

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Posted by richhotrain on Thursday, April 23, 2020 11:30 AM

I agree with Deane. To my knowledge, the difference between Paragon 2 and Paragon 3 is the decoder, not the motor.

Rich

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Posted by HO Loco loco on Sunday, April 26, 2020 9:53 AM

My question was based on ealier posts under this conversation -- http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/744/t/266903.aspx  I've contacted Scott G to see find out more.  

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