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On another thread I listed my Athearn SW-7 as my favorite. I've had it for 25 years. It's gone through 4 sets of brushes and been converted to DCC. Still holds its own in the yard. When I converted it to DCC, I soldered jumper wires from the frame to the trucks. This improved electrical pickup alot. The other side of the truck used the metal strap that ran across the top to get juice to the motor. It was replaced when the DCC conversion was done. I have since done all my Athearns like this.
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