PW LIONEL GP DIESEL MOTOR 2028 2328 2338 2339 2348 GOOD

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This auction is for an original Lionel Postwar GP-79 diesel motor in very good condition. This is Lionel's postwar "iron horse", the 2028-100. In addition to any of the vertical motor GP series diesel switchers of the 80's and 90's it it will fit any of the postwar GP-7 and GP-9 diesel road switchers such as 2028, 2328, 2337, 2338, 2339, 2346, 2347, 2348, 2349, 2359, 2365 and is the correct motor for the 2300 (vertical mount) series "F3s" (2363, 2368, 2373, 2378, 2379, 2383), some 2200 series single motor "Fs" ( 2240, 2242, 2243, 2245) and the 400 and 404 powered Budd cars. Solid brush block, brushes show very little wear (photo 3), great windings, the bottom case (worm gear housing) has some minor wear stains, worm gear is very nice; case has substantial cosmetic corrosion normally seen on the armature block, field windings and rotor case. Whether you are restoring an original, a display train or just repairing your favorite "runner" this motor will make a nice addition to your layout. The bearings, case, shaft, armature, worm gear are all in good shape. And of course it has been cleaned, tested and runs nicely in both directions. This auction includes everything you will need to get your favorite Lionel diesel running again, including the screw to properly mount motor to your power truck AND the ground spring (original part 236 read more