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Discussion about shortline operator Genesee Valley Transportation, operator of the Delaware-Lackawanna; the Mohawk, Adirondack & Northern, the Falls Road Railroad; Depew, Lancaster & Western; and the Lowville & Beaver River railroads. Official site: GVTRAIL.COM.

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 #532724  by ATK
 
Here's a question for the Alcodoc (or anyone else "in-the-know"). Do RS3's require a specific type of traction motor, or will any 752 E-series motor work? Any issues with using a 752E8 motor under an RS3?

 #532974  by alcodoc
 
Any form GE 752 traction motor will work. The DL RS3s have all types of traction motor under them including E8s. The older type however, have wide window bearing caps and sometimes must be changed to accept new style support bearings.

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