I have an Atlas/Roco GP 38 high nose that is in need of repower.  Motor has a bad winding on the armature so it has almost no pulling power.  Question is, what would be a good replacement motor that could be had for a budget project.  This is a regular locomotive on my roster and I'm thinking of "shopping" it for a full overhaul. Should I just cannibalize another locomotive for another motor, or is there something a bit more modern of a motor i could use?

I am going to begin operating on my NPBL room sized layout. This is going to be the teaser to get some interest. But more importantly to keep the informational only with the meat of the subject to follow.

The article in the January MRH by Lance Mindheim spurred me to get going having hemmed and hawed long enough.

I had some vacation to use by the end of January or I would lose it.  What to do with that free time? I was anxious to see what progress Michael Rose has made on his Georgetown & Allen Mountain Railroad and since I now live in Florida I arranged a visit. This was my third visit to see Michael and as before I had a great time - not just seeing the railroad, but talking to Michael.  You see, Michael is a very interesting guy who has been a model railroader in various parts of the world.