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I would recommend the newer IHC GG1. They look to be a rework of the Pemco ,but with a better drive. The drive has 2 flywheel equipped motors, one at each end with a driveshaft to the truck. all 12 drive wheels are powered. <br /> The motors could be upgraded and electrical pickups added to the 2 sets of inside drivers. <br /> I have noticed on one of mine that the plastic frame is starting to bow. This may be due to the fact that the motors are mounted on the ends and the frame is thin around the truck areas. <br /> The old Pemco G's only had 1 truck drive with a pancake motor and spur gear drive. they also suffered from electrical pickup problems. The rims on the drivers will start slipping off the wheel and loose contact from the contact strip to the axle. Adding electrical pickups to the center drivers will help also. <br /> I also have a Pennline GG1 I rebuilt. I like it, but it is a bit noisy.
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