can I upgrade a conventional Lionel steamer{has can motor from '03} to ps2? I plan on gutting the unit,adding a fan driven smoke unit and the ps2 steamer upgrade. The reason being I have the ps2 upgrade pcb on hand. Thanx, Tom
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Does the can motor have a flywheel? You need the tach reading from the stripes on the flywheel to run PS2. The Tach clamps to the outside of the motor, you need room around it for that.
Other than those points, I see no reason why not, but finding a sound file that matches the gearing may be a long search.
Russell, it does have a flywheel motor. Don't know whether it's a Pittman or other brand. I do know I have to find this out before install ps2.Will remove cover and check this week-end. As for the sound file it just has to be something close. Seems to be plenty of room for new smoke unit after I gut it. Will put the ps2 in tender. Thanks, Tom
Tom, what is the Lionel locomotive? Most Lionel locomotives do make good conversions.
Marty, it is a 4-6-4 Hudson{6-38069} & out of the Riding the rails hobo set{6-38069} from '03. To me it is a very nice loco. Don't know if I can fit the fan driven smoke unit or not. Hoping it will line up well with the stack.
