A quick look at this retooled e7a from walthers proto. Dc proto 2000 for sale model railroad collectibles. Repairing a couple of common faults found on older proto 2000 diesels. Proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual railroad line. Lifelike includes a 20page soundinstruction manual with each locomotive, detailing operation of the qsi quantum system on both dcc and analog dc. Proto 2000 fa1 vs fa2 model railroad hobbyist magazine. I hope to install my first decoder with sound and new lights on my older proto 2000 great northern sd9. When ll makes it so i can just put it on the rails and go, ill reconsider. 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.
Im no stranger to manual decoder installs, but when you buy a highquality locomotive, why not expect easy deployment. Walthers ho scale model railroad parts and spares for sale. If you use the dn140 the installation will require fewer engine modifications because of the smaller physical size of the decoder. The proto fa2 was a landmark model when introduced and filled a huge void. 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. The athern 60024 gears are the wrong size and have 12 teeth. Lifelike proto 2000 ho e6a and gp9 diesels include dcc and. Please note that instructions may not be available for some older products. The complete manual of woodworking by albert jackson. Learn about working at manual woodworkers and weavers. Alternatively, you can use a digitrax dn142 in this installation. Start with the scale you model and then find your locomotive based on its manufacturer.
Dcc decoder, sound and lights for an older proto 2000 sd9. Reference manual will be described in sidebars or notes and in the appendix section, sounds available under dcc operation. Before installing the decoder in the locomotive, unsolder the yellow wire from pin 2 and resolder it to pin 3 empty pin on the decoder harness plug board. I bought a proto 2000 series s1 loco at a recent gats. This installation procedure is for the digitrax dh163dh123 decoder. Lifelike proto 2000 ho e6a and gp9 diesels include dcc and sound. I have a proto 2000 e7a unit with bad gears on the axles. And, yes, it gives out a nice series of cathunks when it runs. Its dcc ready, operating headlights, with lots of very sturdy metal details, grabirons etc.
For a wide assortment of manual woodworkers and weavers visit today. Problems encountered in installing a dcc decoder in a proto 2000 gp60 or gp38. Proto came later and was kinda in between, good quality but not quite as good as proto 2000. The papers with the decoder are very simple, detailed manuals are available on the soundtraxx web site. Currentkeeper installation instructions for the tsuat. Many old proto engines some listed below had a problem with the drive gear having a hairline crack that is hardly noticeable but causes the engine to jump or bind up the drive. Lifelike products ho scale model railroad locomotive for. I have a proto 2000 southern e89a with a mars light, what dcc decoder should i use. Available in a version with a dualmode digital command control dcc sound decoder, the upgraded proto 2000 from walthers ho scale e7 sounds as good as it looks.
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 gp60, and the proto 2000 gp38 both have number board lights wired between the motor lead and one of the power leads. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Proto e7 indiana ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale. Nmra dcc reference manual for qsi quantum equipped locomotives. The model is a worthy depiction of its streamlined prototype, which led signature passenger trains, including the milwaukee roads twin cities hiawatha, across the country. Wiring for dcc decoder install into a proto 2000 ho e7. This is a proto 2000 nickel plate gp30, nkp 900, which i changed to frisco lettering, and added a few details. Read all documentation that comes with the locomotive and the decoder. To view the instruction manual for a walthers product, simply go to that products page and then click on the link. I have quite a few p2k proto 2000 fouraxle engines on my layout. This section will assist you in selecting the correct soundtraxx digital sound decoder for your locomotive.
This is a three part tutorial on how to install and convert your analog proto 2000 locomotive to a dcc locomotive with led lights installed. Originally lifelike only made toytrain quality stuff, proto 2000 was their entry into the quality ho market in the nineties. Lifelike information and diagrams literature page 46. I picked up a lifelike proto 2000 phase iii locomotive, and there are obvious parts missing. Central hobbies stocks some lifelike proto 2000 canadian road names and some us road names. Lifelike information and diagrams literature page 46 hoseeker. Does anyone have an owners manual they can copy for me. Hi blanewhen you do get your hands on a proto fa1, in addition to the prototype differences cited here, you will quickly see the differences in the model work. Great deals on walthers ho scale model railroad parts and spares. Vernon manufacturing downtown hotel hand car depot town church. This is a brand new, factory sealed, unopened, assembled. Gents, please go easy on me, this is my first post and have followed the posts here for a while now. No results for 3 proto 2000 e7 similar to 3 proto 2000 e7 on ebay. Find the perfect deal for lifelike products ho scale model railroad locomotive with free shipping on many items at ebay.
Nmra dcc reference manual for qsi quantum equipped. Apologies for poor sound quality, caused by ipad microphone. These are easy to replace and will solve a split drive gear problemreplacement driver assembly each item is 4 drive axles. If such is the case, use your dt300 manual to find out how to read the address of a decoder, or, alternately, simply reprogram it to whatever. This installation note assumes you have read the sections on wiring specific locomotives, using minature lamps and sound. I like the detail and i think theyre a little heavier than the bli offerings. See who you know at manual woodworkers and weavers, leverage. If you bought body shells and parts for kitbashing they charged you for them but the prices were very reasonable and every time i. How to install dcc and leds into a proto 2000 locomotive. As walthers now owns the proto 2000 brand this page will eventually go away. Ho scale e7a diesel locomotive by proto 2000 from walthers. Currentkeeper installation instructions for the tsu.
How to fix proto 2000 axles the dreaded p2k split axle epidemic. Hi everyone, im finally taking the dive into dcc with a sprog oneraspberry pi 3jmri set up. It comes with operation manual and registration card. Decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho e7 or similar. All new proto 2000 products appear on the walthers proto 2000 pages. 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. Installing a tsunami diesel digital sound decoder in a proto 2000 fb1. There are many decoders that will work in this model. Buy lifelike diesel locomotive ho gauge model railway locomotives and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. My are dcc no sound and are extremely good runners with lots of pulling power. However its age will be a factor in choosing a decoder as lifelike had different pcbs in these models at different times of their releases. We strongly recommend that you mark the decoder andor harness so that you will remember that you have modified it.
Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. Currentkeeper installation instructions for the tsu750. Remove the 8 pin dummy plug from lifelike proto 2000 light board. Wiring for dcc decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho. This causes the decoder to see a short circuit between pins 4 and 5 which usually results in a blown decoder.