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Pitmann 70 DC motor
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Last price from Bowser on the DC70 PIttman motor was in the range of $29.95. Ebay has them occasionally for around $5-10. The early Mantua engines came out with the Pittman's around 1948, so this is very old technology. <br /> <br />If you have a United SF or B&O 2-8-0 you have plenty of room where the DC70 went in to install a nice North West Short Line can motor. You would be surprised at how much smoother and quieter the engine becomes with the new motor, plus starts and stops much more prototypically, and runs on a lot less current. North West Short Line has a catalog that details what can motors will fit into which replacement locos. The DC70 was such a common motor for many years in imported engines and probably is the most common motor that is swapped out for NWSL can motors. I believe that NWSL even has a bracket that comes with the motor that makes the installation a snap. You can purchase a quality replacement motor for about $15 that will last a lifetime and have superb operating performance. A call to NWSL or a check on their website will get you the information you need.
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