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Lionel Trains Workshop => Lionel Maintenance & Repair => Topic started by: James M on November 17, 2024, 05:20:41 pm

Title: Re: Max pulling power for a postwar 726 rr
Post by: djacobsen on November 18, 2024, 07:41:08 am

Hello & Welcome to the Forum.

My way of telling is to add cars to the consist until the locomitive start spinning it wheels, then removing a car or two.
I believe modern cars are heavier that the early tin plate.

Hoprle this helps.
Happy Rails
dave

Title: Max pulling power for a postwar 726 rr
Post by: James M on November 17, 2024, 05:20:41 pm

What is the max amount of postwar cars vs modern cars my Lionel 726 rr be able to safely pull without burning out the pullmor motor?