Have 2 1946 versions of the 726 not with the high stack motor looks similar just not as many plates and the field is supposedly slightly smaller.
Heard same story that the high stack was for dealer display running. Also heard some call them gold seal motors or something similar ?
Also have 4 or 5 - 1946 turbines also made 1 year only with smoke bulb no high stack motor not sure if one was made for them . The 726 high stack motor or its stock motor will not work with the 1946 version Turbine one problem being the end gear of the berk is smaller than the turbines.
Will say regardless both the berk and turbines run smooth if properly maintained.