Modeltrains2021
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What Athearn motors work for SD45&SD40T-2? Both are blue boxes and both need motor replacement's. Thank you.
SD45&SD40T-240t-2 motor replacment
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GeeTee
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There were various incarnations of the SD blue boxes , early , late , some had grey motors , some had the "brass can" motor . All should be able to use the Athearn # ath84080
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/ath/at...6mIpWMaol9wnakS9VRNUwtnSbvVA5ZGRoC00QQAvD_BwE
ebay they usually sell for around $6 used ?
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/ath/at...6mIpWMaol9wnakS9VRNUwtnSbvVA5ZGRoC00QQAvD_BwE
ebay they usually sell for around $6 used ?
Modeltrains2021
Active Member
Okay thank you and they are the brass can motors
GeeTee
Well-Known Member
Unless you want to spend some money to shove in some Mashimas or try to find a better chinese made alternative , the original cans are your best bang for the buck.
F's and PA,s are easier to upgrade to Hollands , I usually upgrade those and and save the motors for the SD / GP's if needed .
F's and PA,s are easier to upgrade to Hollands , I usually upgrade those and and save the motors for the SD / GP's if needed .
D&J RailRoad
Professor of HO
I installed the Athearn Genesis motors in my SD45s and T models. Dropped right in and wired the lights and sound. Very happy.
Modeltrains2021
Active Member
Okay thank you not going to buy Chinese motors just going to replace with athearn motors
