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   NOW AVAILABLE:  1946-1947 SMOKE-IN-TENDER  CAN MOTOR CONVERSIONS !!

    Can motor conversions are now available for the American Flyer 1946-1957 smoke-in-tender units. This is not a "kit" conversion, however, since the frame of your SIT unit has to be modified in the machine shop in order to properly accept the mounting bracket for the can motor, and the conversion is not reversible.   This conversion will work very satisfactorily with either the original bellows system smoke unit, or with the cylinder system.

   Send us your existing SIT unit (do not include the tender shell), and we'll do the complete can conversion for you.
        For DC operation: $65.
        For AC operation: $68.
        If you have a bellows system and wish to have it converted to a cylinder system, add $45.

  We can also offer some trade-in value for original parts removed, depending upon condition.

    NOW AVAILABLE:  740  HANDCAR  CAN  MOTOR  CONVERSIONS !!

Now, you can benefit from vastly improved operation of your tired 740 American Flyer handcars. 
Three options are available for this in-shop-only installation. This is not a "kit" conversion, however, since the frame of your handcar has to be modified in the machine shop in order to properly accept the can motor, and the conversion is not reversible.
Option A: Conversion for DC operation; $55 complete.
Option B: Conversion for one-way AC operation; $58 complete.
Add two replacement handcar figures: $15.00
Return shipping not included.
We can also offer some trade-in value for original parts removed, depending upon condition.

  NOW AVAILABLE:  23743 TRACK MAINTENANCE CAR  CAN MOTOR CONVERSIONS !!

These Gilbert AF units run noisy and hot, as they used an inexpensive Japanese motor, and burn-outs are not unusual. An in-shop can-motor conversion is now available for these. This is not a "kit" conversion, however, since the frame has to be modified in the machine shop in order to properly accept the can motor, and the conversion is not reversible.
For DC operation: $55, installed.                 For AC operation: $58, installed.
Return shipping not included.
We can also offer some trade-in value for original parts removed, depending upon condition.

    NOW AVAILABLE:  BALDWIN DIESEL CAN MOTOR KITS !!   

        You can now greatly improve the operation of your original AC Gilbert Baldwin switcher (355, 21808, etc) without causing any permanent alterations to the engine, and no longer will you risk the chance of burning up the motor during  operation, as Gilbert Baldwin motors are prone to do.

        If you operate DC, then the kit includes a DC can motor already mounted on a chassis mounting-bracket, with all gearing already attached. Just remove the old motor, mount this one, insert the lead weight (supplied), and connect the two wires to the motor!  $42.95

        If you operate AC, then the kit also includes a Dallee #400 electronic reverse unit (a $45 value alone). We strongly urge you to install the Dallee unit (removing the original Gilbert reverse-unit) because without doing so, there is no room to mount the lead weight. This lead weight, specially shaped for this installation, is quite necessary in order to realize significant improvement in operation and pulling power!  $79.95 complete.

        Your kit will come with complete instructions, including excellent photographs, in color, of the installation process. Do not let this installation scare you.....it can be done in less than 30 minutes, and is very simple.  Below are two pictures of the kit and its finished AC installation.  (A DC installation would look the same, minus the electronic reverse unit.)

Customer Feedback:
   "The Baldwin motor conversion worked just great!  First time since I purchased the engine 30 years ago that it has operated!  The can motor conversion works great also.  I got a "slow" motor and this steamer now produces volumes of smoke even at slow scale speed, just the way I like it."   R. Gabryszewski

    IN-SHOP INSTALLATION: Send us your complete Baldwin switcher, and we will install the can-motor conversion for you.
            DC can-motor and weight only, for DC operation: $55, plus return shipping.
            AC installation, includes Dallee electronic reverse unit: $99, plus return shipping.
            In both cases, all your original parts are returned to you, unless trade-in value is arranged.
           We can also offer some trade-in value for original parts removed, depending upon condition.

    NOW AVAILABLE:  ALCO, EP-5,  &  GP-7  DIESEL CAN MOTOR CONVERSIONS  !!   

        You can now also greatly improve the operation of your original AC Gilbert diesels with minimal alteration to the engine ! This is not a "kit" conversion, however, since the motored chassis of the engine has to be modified in the machine shop in order to properly accept the can motor, and the conversion is not reversible.
        Send us your single-motor or double-motor diesel chassis with the side-frames still on the trucks; you do not need to send the shell, except for EP-5 engines. We will install the can-motor conversion (single or double), plus a Dallee electronic reverse unit. If necessary, we will re-bush any worn chassis as well. Your unit will be test-run before it is returned to you.
            Single-motor installation, plus Dallee reverse unit: $99.95, plus return shipping.
            Double-motor installation, plus Dallee reverse unit: $139.95, plus return shipping.
            In both cases, all your original parts are returned to you, unless trade-in value is arranged.
            Deduct $30 for DC installation (no Dallee e-unit required).
            Truck re-bushing when done with this installation: $37.00 each, including new bushings.
            OPTIONS:  With a GP7 or EP-5 conversion, add directional lighting for only $5 extra !
                For PA units, bright LED headlights can be added at the same time for only $15 extra.
         We can also offer some trade-in value for original parts removed, depending upon condition.

NOW AVAILABLE:  AMERICAN FLYER STEAM-ENGINE CAN MOTOR KITS !!    

This VERY simple installation will replace your original Gilbert American Flyer steam engine motor with a strong, reliable can motor, for either AC or DC operation.

DC conversion: $29.95 each (plus shipping) ------- 4/ $110.00

AC conversion: $33.95 each (plus shipping) ------- 4/ $129.00

 

            "Scale speed" version (either AC or DC): Operate your engine at about 50% of the "normal" speed, but get full voltage for the headlight, smoke-unit, and reverse unit operation!

 

    IN-SHOP INSTALLATION: Send us your complete steam engine chassis & tender, and we will install the can-motor conversion for you.
            DC can-motor installation, for DC operation: $49, plus return shipping.
            AC installation, using original AF reverse unit: $59, plus return shipping.
            AC installation, includes Dallee electronic reverse unit: $99, plus return shipping.
            In both cases, all your original parts are returned to you, unless trade-in value is arranged.
 We can also offer some trade-in value for original parts removed, depending upon condition.

    GET EVEN BETTER PULLING POWER, OPERATION,  &  APPEARANCE !!!

ADD 

 (1) A PAIR OF OUR PULLMOR VULCANIZED-RUBBER RIMS  FOR ONLY $20 ADDITIONAL COST;
(2) NEW WHITEWALL INSULATORS FOR $5.00 PER PAIR;

SPECIAL DEAL !          SPECIAL DEAL !         SPECIAL DEAL !
(3) A DALLEE ELECTRONIC REVERSE UNIT FOR ONLY $40 ($45 retail value) ! Note: With the Dallee E-unit, you need only a DC can motor, even if you operate with AC power, so you are actually saving $8.00 ! 

 

Complete AC conversion kit
Can motor attached to an AF Atlantic chassis (this is all you need for the DC conversion)
Rectifier installed in tender (for AC operation)

 

 

Timko  Can-Motor Conversions

TIMKO  CAN-MOTOR, with FLYWHEEL	DC: $29.95 each;   AC: $32.95 each
	The TIMKO can-motors are quite similar, but also feature a flywheel mounted on the back. This results in a somewhat slower rate of acceleration and deceleration. (Not recommended for use in plastic Atlantics, or in 0-8-0 AND K-5 engines.)

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