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@Ted S posted:

If the gap bothers you, you could always install the motor assembly from a postwar Hudson, they all run on O27.  Of course you would have to paint the sidewalls white yourself!

The 1970s smoke units contain a pair of contacts that momentarily supply full track voltage to the Sound of Steam circuit in the tender, triggering a burst of static.  I don't believe the reed switch supplies full voltage, so be careful not to burn anything out.  If you get it to work please post back!

Ay Caramba! Thanks for the heads up. Maybe I'll just use the reed switch & magnet instead.

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