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Here is an engine 2333, I bought as part of a set from the 80's. Over the years I tried to run it with little success. Overall the engine wasn't in great condition. What impressed me was that I now owned a piece from the 40's. Yeah the nosed was cracked. The frame was corroded from battery leakage. I noticed the rivets holding the motors together were loose. I wasn't about to part it out I wanted it to run, no not restored but my way.
Th e unit is original. The horn is rusted but I have kept the relay. I rebuilt the trucks. Both motors are running but my expectations fell short. In the end I only went with one engine. Two motors were just too loud from working against each other. I am not into large hauls so one was enough. The single ran so much quieter. I guess this is what my collection is all about. How I find it. How I improve it. Lastly, How I enjoy it!
The trucks and motors were a challenge so look for more on those later.
Bob
Th e unit is original. The horn is rusted but I have kept the relay. I rebuilt the trucks. Both motors are running but my expectations fell short. In the end I only went with one engine. Two motors were just too loud from working against each other. I am not into large hauls so one was enough. The single ran so much quieter. I guess this is what my collection is all about. How I find it. How I improve it. Lastly, How I enjoy it!

The trucks and motors were a challenge so look for more on those later.
Bob