As others say, they run on code 70 and up and as a rule run pretty smoothly. Wiring for dcc decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho. Get the best deals on proto 2000 ho scale model train locomotives. The released made a big impact on the hobby of model railroading, as it was the first. Though the body shells of their locomotives were always terrific, or close to. Opening the life like proto 2000 series gp30 in union. Ive always wanted an american loco for my layout, so i. Installing a tsunami diesel digital sound decoder in a proto 2000 fb1. Hobbylinc carries 128 lifelikeproto model trains at discounts up to 14% including parts, passenger cars, freight cars, locomotives, and lighting, electrical. With the size of railroadline forum members, and being most modelers building the transition era with the gp9 being a front runner for that era, that no one else has one on their layout.
Remember, on proto 2000 locomotives the blue wire goes to the positive lead. Subcategories for lifelikeproto model train locomotives. While the trucks and track pickups are isolated from the frame, there is a brass grounding lug attached to the motors lower brush cap which makes electrical contact between the. Walthers ho mainline sd60m ho trains bachmann trains. Jun 14, 2015 repairing a couple of common faults found on older proto 2000 diesels. With the couplers removed, while gently pulling outwards at each end and along each side of the frame, lift the shell off of the frame.
Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. I decided to go crazy and renumber them for two other gp30s. Nscale diagrams and information literature page 49. Life like 21255 national b1 trucks with 33 flat back wheels now the life like proto 2000 standard for excellence extends beyong just locomotives and fregiht cars to a complete new line of premiuim trucks. Proto 2000 ho alco fa2 locomotive set nyc set aba set 1044. Discussion in ho diesel locomotives general started by meteor910, apr 18, 2011. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Walthers proto 2000 diesel alco papb set powered alco. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. I wish that walthers were as responsive in making their proto 2000walthers proto line parts available for sale. The locomotive i use in this video is a walthers proto 2000 rs27. Walthersproto 920 walthersproto locomotives and rolling stock are the pinnacle of the walthers line and offer a combination of accuracy, roadspecific detail, innovative features, and superb operation that is unmatched in the hobby. Opening the life like proto 2000 series gp30 in union pacific.
Proto soundequipped locomotives include all of the amazing features found in aftermarket tsunami decoders, including the ability to set up manual notching, a built in 7 band equalizer, built in reverb, all 15 hyperlight lighting effects, and advanced motor control. Proto 2000 ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. Proto 2000 ho scale model train locomotives for sale shop. Be assured that most of the proto 2000 locomotives run fine, though i do not like some of their motors. Because the dh123d is a twofunction decoder front headlight, rear headlight, it may not be the best decoder choice for this locomotive. In practice, some pas had only one headlight, thus there would be no mars light. If you are in possession of any ho train enginecar assembly diagrams, brochure, or catalog that are not listed within this site, please contact me about posting them here in this section.
Lifelike proto 2000 engines life life proto 2000 heritage steam engines life like proto 2000 080 steam engine 080 steam engine ho lifelike 080 steam engine 080 steam engine with tender. First purchase an athearn axle gear replacement set. Nmra dcc reference manual for qsi quantum q1a ho equipped. If you bought body shells and parts for kitbashing they charged you for them but the prices were very reasonable and every time i called them for something it came. Dec 21, 2011 proto 2000 has been for some time now a part of walthers and they stopped warrentying the gears long ago but they are cheap 610 bucks. The locomotive in question is an alco fb1, so the decoder was. Find great deals on ebay for proto 2000 parts and proto 2000 gp30. Hoscale life like proto 2000 pa locomotive shown prior to installation. Size of the decoder compared to an n scale fa1 and the frame of an ho scale fafb1. Depending on their gearing, pas could hustle a passenger consist along at up to 100 mph.
Mounted on 15 12 foot wheelbase trucks, each with only two axles powered, the distinctive car body was smooth riding at any speeda necessary quality for a passenger locomotive that could travel in excess of 100m. Set of 2 proto 2000 sd7 locomotives southern pacific sp tiger stripes ho tested. Does anyone have an owners manual they can copy for me. Proto 2000 pa how to lube posted by don7 on saturday, september 23, 2006 10. Part of the proto line, these models lack the fuller detailing of their proto 2000 counterparts for example they have moldedon instead of separate handrails. Life like proto 2000 pa locomotive train control systems. This is a national b1 w33 flatback wheel sets 1 pair. How to install dcc and leds into a proto 2000 locomotive part 1. To start off this install, we must first remove the front and rear coupler screws and their housings. Apr 18, 2011 be assured that most of the proto 2000 locomotives run fine, though i do not like some of their motors.
Proto 2000 pa how to lube model railroader magazine. Installations tonys decoder installations 57 river rd. Products of lifelike proto model train locomotives. Lifelike information and diagrams literature page 46. The plastic box at the back of the unit is where the capacitors are located. Repairing a couple of common faults found on older proto 2000 diesels.
Walthersproto locomotives and rolling stock are the pinnacle of the walthers line and offer a combination of accuracy, roadspecific detail. Kcs lionel fastrack loop grandt o scale tank cars streamline tyco trains parts mth nyc hudson mth pennsylvania engine proto 2000 locomotives pa lionel manufacturing o gauge american flyer train combine lionel passenger cars lionel o scale diesel locomotive bub train atsf covered hoppers metal wheels ttux coca cola. Product manuals for tsunami2, econami and tsunami soundcar digital sound decoders, surroundtraxx digital sound system, mobile and lighting decoders. Under the hood of the pa beat a 16cylinder model 244 prime mover that developed 2000 hp. In the end the entire model railroad train layout will be sold.
The papers with the decoder are very simple, detailed manuals are. Please click accept cookies to continue to use the site. I finally get around to repairing the two proto 2000 blue box locomotives i had since march 2017. Intermountain, all locomotives produced after january 2011, dh126d, dh166d. All three axles on the front truck are geared powered, but it appears only the. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow all cookies to give you the very best experience. This causes the decoder to see a short circuit between pins 4 and 5 which usually results in a blown decoder. The papers with the decoder are very simple, detailed manuals are available on the soundtraxx web site. Railroad line forums proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual.
Proto 2000 ho scale model train locomotives for sale. Life like ho scale 1004 texas f40ph diesel locomotive. Our locomotives feature optional dcc decoders and sound as well as our renowned walthersproto drive with its. Apologies for poor sound quality, caused by ipad microphone. While the trucks and track pickups are isolated from the frame, there is a brass grounding lug attached to the motors lower brush cap which makes electrical contact between the lower motor brush and the frame. Diesel locomotives are fairly straightforward, but in brass steam.
However, all quantum locomotives have a bell state used for a number of quantum operations. There is a potential problem using the dcc socket on the life like proto2000 s1. Nicholas smith trains 2343 west chester pike broomall, pa 19008 6103538585. Proto 2000 cracked gears repair and tuneup youtube. Though the body shells of their locomotives were always terrific, or close to it, they seem to have used different sources for the drivechassis. The circuit board can be changed for dcc operation by adding a decoder not included. Unfollow proto 2000 parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Fredo when it was still like like proto 2000 you could call the parts desk,they had their own 800 number, and they would send you the parts at no cost. Read all documentation that comes with the locomotive and the decoder. If you are in possession of any n scale train enginecar assembly diagrams, brochure, or catalog that are not listed within this site, please contact me about posting them here in this section.
Im trying to install a dh123d decoder in a life like p2k pa loco and make the mars light work. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Find proto 2000 and proto 2000 locomotives from a vast selection of locomotives. Using the digitrax zephyr system with protosound 3. Arguably the handsomest locomotive ever built, the pa, with its boxy, sixfoot long nose, will not be confused with any other locomotive of its era. The bell state is turned on and off with a quick flip and back operation of. Lifelikes fairbanksmorse eriebuilt locomotives are sturdy, finerunning replicas of a relatively rare prototype that was built for both freight and passenger service. I picked up a lifelike proto 2000 phase iii locomotive, and there are obvious parts missing. Lifelike proto 2000 e6 e7 e8 e9 worm gear and shafts. Train auction buy and sell your model trains for free. Soundtraxx 141 burnett drive durango, colorado 81 united states of america call us at 970 2590690. The proto 2000 gp60, and the proto 2000 gp38 both have number board lights wired between the motor lead and one of the power leads.
I had but before installing a loksound select i checked the current draw as always using an mrc tech 3 that has built in meters. Auctions by wolf is proud to sell the vast train collections of ron and harold enderlein. Proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual railroad line. I went on the internet, and also checked with as well, but ho seeker only has phase i and phase ii literature.
The proto 2000 bl2 is an ho scale model of the emd bl2 introduced by lifelike trains in 1989, the first in their series of higherquality proto 2000 products. Shop online for 8 lifelikeproto model train locomotives. I find it hard to believe at no one has a proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual. This installation documentation is for the ho scale life like proto 2000 gp382. Problems encountered in installing a dcc decoder in a proto 2000 gp60 or gp38. Diesel q1 w magnetic wand operation manual, version 3. Life like proto 2000 e8 e9 body shell southern pacific sp 6052. Home model trains gun parts military manuals military books.
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