Yep, twin motor power is a very polarizing subject in any gauge but it seems
that in O.......
The 3R guys don't mind the twin motors because Lionel has always been built
this way.
The 3RS are split between those who like it and those who don't, but they all
accept and tolerate it.
The 2R guys by and large loathe it. There are some 2R'ers who have found ways
to slow the locos down by series wiring the two motors for
straight DC operation and modern electronics (DCS, TMCC & DCC) seem to work
wonders at controlling the super high speeds and smoothing out the slower
speeds. 2R'ers who operate long trains on club layouts don't seem to mind the
twin motors as much because they're mostly operating at road speeds, but
everyone complains if you want slow starts for switching it isn't so good.
Another negative to add to the list is the exposed gears on the outside of the
truck. Not only does it serve as a dirt magnet but it makes it difficult or
impossible to bring the truck sideframes in to a correct scale width. In O, all
twin motored locos have overwidth trucks, some of which is used for overwide
wheels I'm sure.
Butch
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