pancake motor

[dlw33]

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.

[Hunt]

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.

[dlw33]

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.

[Len]

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