Recently got back into G scale and acquired all the rolling stock in the Emmet Kelly series. I've seen older posts through searches by "Barry BBT" stating he had motor kits to repower the units and allow them to pull much more than the original. Unfortunately his website is down and he hasn't been active here since 2014. Anyone have any info on this topic?
Unfortunately I believe you are out of luck. Please read here http://www.largescalecentral.com/forums/topic/28983/barry-olsen-barry-s-big-trains-in-the-hospital-needs-your-help. Best bet to find one of his drives is on eBay.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Wow bad timing. Can't believe he was the only one to take initiative all these years to improve the product. Such a shame.