Are there any replacement for the old flat motors that Bachmman use to use? I have heard them called pancake motors, most of the time nothing good has been said about them. :-\
Bachmann now installs can type motor and has for many years.
What brand, scale and model locomotive do you have? If Bachmann with pancake motor, best to purchase a current production locomotive unless you have the needed skills, tools, supplies and just like to tinker.
I have an old "Texas Chugger" and the motor let the smoke out so I was just wondering if someone out there knows if any of the old motors are available. I have been in the hobby for over 50 years and have repaired many locos. I always hard wire many of my old locos with DCC.
If you really want an old motor eBay, Craig's List, and train shows are about your only shot.
There are a couple of web pages and videos floating around on modifying the chassis to take a can motor. Or you could go this route:
http://users.zoominternet.net/~pmd/pmd/2_10_4_upgrade.htm
Len