09-23-2010, 06:21 AM
If it pulls well enough I'd say why not? Could save a huge hassle and open up a lot of space inside loco shells for decoders or even detailing. There is an article in the latest issue of Model Railroad Craftsman that has an article about a guy who detailed the innards of a GP7 motor and all. It's meant to be a static unit, but with a couple of these dudes, you could get operational again, complete with compartment doors that open and close.