Replacing ACG Flyer reverse unit w/ Dallee e-unit

I have a Dallee 400 reverse unit in my 293 pacific...Works flawlessly, do your self a favor and get the lock out switch.  Only takes about 15 minutes to put in, you will have to run the head lite and smoke directly to the tender trucks.  Smoke unit puts too much of a drain in the E unit...

Marty

OK, maybe I'll add that switch. I already took headlight and smoke direct to the trucks thanks to Doug Peck's cheat sheet he included when I ordered the e-unit.  Thanks for the suggestion.

Call me a stick in the mud, but I can rebuild the original unit for far less than the electronic reverse unit. I will admit, the reliability of the electronic unit is nice, nicer yet is the 'starts in forward" feature.

When/if you get tired of cleaning the motor brushes, you can still put a can motor in and should still be able to use the same Dalee e-unit.

I am rebuilding a Royal Blue and used a can motor and the electronic e unit.  While the original motor and e-unit were worn out, I agree that it is a pricey alternative to conventional, but the added reliablity and enjoyment is worth it to me.  I like the flawless and quiet operation of the e-unit.  I have the lock out switch, but have not installed it yet.

I have installed 2 SnS can motors and they are great.  So now I have a small ton into a engine that really has not doubled in value, but runs smooth and quietly and very reliable...IT ALL COMES down to your enjoyment.  I just added green LED markers and a warm white LED headlight to my Hudson.  Really pops out at ya...

Marty

 

If you are doing a can motor conversion, an economical option is to install a Lionel E-unit.  About 2 years ago I bought a small supply of 6100103100 E-units.  Lionel still lists them for $16.50 each. 

For me, when doing a can motor conversion, instead of spending $45 on an E-unit, I would spend $35 for an ERR Mini-Commander II which works like an e-unit when run in conventional mode but adds TMCC capabilities if desired, including controlling remote couplers, directional lights, and other features.  Anyway, that's my preference.

Dean

For me, when doing a can motor conversion, instead of spending $45 on an E-unit, I would spend $35 for an ERR Mini-Commander II which works like an e-unit when run in conventional mode but adds TMCC capabilities if desired, including controlling remote couplers, directional lights, and other features.  Anyway, that's my preference.

DITTO!

Ray