Wondering what it would cost to have a 1990 lionel hudson 1-700E upgraded to a Pittman motor. Also, if I do the upgrade, what else needs to be done for it to work? Can the original electronics stay in there?
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That model still has (to my recollection) a traditional mechanical e-unit, so I suspect you will need to upgrade to an electronic reversing unit.
I've thought about this, too, but have yet to open up the loco and evaluate the practicality of installing the motor. Certainly, all electronics would need replacing - motor driver, sound, radio board. The most likely scenario for me is to leave the Pullmor motor in place and upgrade the electronics to ERR AC Commander and Railsounds. I'll probably leave the piston-operated smoke alone. With the recently Harmonized (K-Line) J-1e Hudson and a recently upgraded 3rd Rail J-1d on my roster, plus a bunch of J3s, this isn't a high priority.
