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Lionel Magnatraction

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Lionel Magnatraction
Posted by Mokie on Thursday, March 9, 2023 4:18 PM

A question: Do post-war Lionel steam locos with Magnatraction require the drive rods to be made of a special metal? Can I retro-fit a Lionel #2035 motor and e unit into my Lionel #675 and have the drive rods from my #675 "fit" the wheels of the #2035? I think the shells for the #675, #2025 and #2035 are all the same. Thanks, in advance, for any helpful replies.

 

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Posted by ADCX Rob on Friday, March 10, 2023 9:28 AM

They all have the same part numbers... you are good to go.

Rob

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Posted by pennytrains on Friday, March 10, 2023 5:35 PM

Welcome aboard!

Magnetraction won't work with the silver rimmed Baldwin Disc drivers like you find on early 675 and 2025 locos.  Lionel switched to "sintered iron" rimless drivers when they introduced Magnetraction.

Big Smile  Same me, different spelling!  Big Smile

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Posted by pennytrains on Friday, March 10, 2023 5:36 PM

PS the shells and rods are 100% identical.  Big Smile

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