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Yes, my gas electrics utilizing the Spectrum GE 44 tonner drive works very smoothly and quiet;ly, I am without layout at this time and its been sometime since I've operated these gas electric conversions; best recollection is that they have more of a scale top speed of a typical gas electric (or a GE 44 tonner, since I haven't changed the wheel diameter or gearing) - that is probably more like 50 - 60 scale mph. Question: do you really need to operate at 90 scale mph? FYI -the same power trucks are used under the GE 70 tonner diesel and you may want to check out the Spectrum 'EMD gas electrics' for a possible drive train alternative: I believe that Bachmann used a very similar drive (single motor/8 wheel elec pickup) that they used on the previosly mentioned GE diesels. They are usually available for approx $15-$20 from Trainworld, one of the best mail order advertisers in MR, based on my experience. Good luck--
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