I was reading the 1950 Lionel catalog today and they mention a number of times the worm drive Pulmor motor as being a silent runner. Every postwar engine I ever saw running was a real growler regardless of what motor was in them. Any thoughts?
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Sure. A catalog writer isn't going to say our motors sound like coffee grinders. He's writing to sell the item, not dis it.
Thirty five dollars please.
I've seen some PW steam engines that were very quiet, especially my old 675. Maybe they were more quiet when new? After all, most of us have been seeing them when they are 20 or more years old.
I have a 2338 GP that is so quiet I often have to look to see where it is on the layout instead of hearing, like most other engines.
Art
The most quite motors were the number 622 motor used in the 622 and 6220 NW2 switchers, the 2023 Alco Diesels and the 2330 GG1s all featured in the 1950 catalog.
The least quite motors were in the 681, 736 steam engines and the 2343 and 2344 diesels but we love the sound of those motors in the 2343 and 2344 don't we?
Ed G.
The most quite motors were the number 622 motor used in the 622 and 6220 NW2 switchers, the 2023 Alco Diesels and the 2330 GG1s all featured in the 1950 catalog.
The least quite motors were in the 681, 736 steam engines and the 2343 and 2344 diesels but we love the sound of those motors in the 2343 and 2344 don't we?
Ed G.
I'll take the growl of a 2343/44 over any high-falutin' sound system any day!
Rusty
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