Lifelike proto 2000 ho e6a and gp9 diesels include dcc and sound. This is a proto 2000 23199 ho undecorated e6 a unit diesel locomotive w mars light kit. Installing dcc into the proto 2000 ho gp382 digital. Ho emd gp20 with dcc and sound looks and runs great. I have a proto 2000 southern e89a with a mars light, what dcc decoder should i use. Lifelike proto 2000 ho scale 2882 portrays the usras. 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. 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. Nicholas smith trains 2343 west chester pike broomall, pa 19008 6103538585. There are many decoders that will work in this model. Subcategories for lifelikeproto model train locomotives. Remember, on proto 2000 locomotives the blue wire goes to the positive lead. One of them started running erratically and acted like it was going over a stray piece of ballast every inch or so. Older proto 2000 e7 with qsi sound decoder question model.
Central hobbies stocks some lifelike proto 2000 canadian road names and some us road names. Save up to 18% on proto 2000 locomotives sale bargains. Wiring for dcc decoder install into a proto 2000 ho e7. And, yes, it gives out a nice series of cathunks when it runs. Well here i am asking you folks if you know where i. Lifelike proto 2000 ho e6a and gp9 diesels include dcc and. The locomotive i use in this video is a walthers proto 2000 rs27. How to fix proto 2000 axles the dreaded p2k split axle epidemic. 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. All new proto 2000 products appear on the walthers proto 2000 pages. The released made a big impact on the hobby of model railroading, as it was the first. 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. Our locomotives feature optional dcc decoders and sound as well as our renowned walthersproto drive with its. Ho scale e7a diesel locomotive by proto 2000 from walthers.
Does anyone have an owners manual they can copy for me. This causes the decoder to see a short circuit between pins 4 and 5 which usually results in a blown decoder. Repairing a couple of common faults found on older proto 2000 diesels. Shop online for 10 lifelikeproto model train locomotives. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. The article evaluates the proto 2000 series model of the emd gp20 locomotive from lifelike proto 2000. Installing dcc into the proto 2000 ho gp382 january 28, 2010 bevis king no comments introduction. Lifelike products ho scale model railroad locomotive for. Proto 2000 ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. 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. Remove the 8 pin dummy plug from lifelike proto 2000 light board. This installation note assumes you have read the sections on wiring specific locomotives, using minature lamps and sound. Oct 29, 2016 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts.
Proto 2000 ho scale diesel emd e7a powered with sound and dcc 92040953. I measured the axle shaft where the gear sits for a kind of true measurement of 2. Life like proto rs2 mc2 life like proto 2000 alco fa2 mc2 life like proto 2000 alco pa dp2xuk life like proto 2000 e6 t1. Unfollow proto 2000 e9 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. We tested both of the firms initial soundequipped locomotives and found them to be greatsounding, topquality models. I went on the internet, and also checked with as well, but ho seeker only has phase i and phase ii literature. As walthers now owns the proto 2000 brand this page will eventually go away. The papers with the decoder are very simple, detailed manuals are available on the soundtraxx web site. Nmra dcc reference manual for qsi quantum q1a ho equipped. Lifelike information and diagrams literature page 46. This model was developed specifically to fit the athearn rtr trucks but will fit on many other products including the walthers ho scale heritage proto 2000 080 that was a beautiful model but plagued by poor electrical pickup.
Electromotive division emd e6 and gp9 phase i diesel locomotives with factoryinstalled qsi quantum system digital command control dcc sound decoders have been added to lifelikes ho scale proto 2000 line. First purchase an athearn axle gear replacement set. I bought the unit with some parts missing thinking they would not be that hard to locate. We welcome orders for all walthers proto products for shipment when available including new releases.
Its the newest addition to lifelikes heritage line of steam locomotives, and its the first proto 2000 model with a builtin qsi quantum sound system and automatic digital command control dcc decoder. This article is my attempt to write about installing dcc on these locomotives it isnt a particularly simple task. Wiring for dcc decoder install into a proto 2000 ho e7 or. 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. I have a proto 2000 e7a unit with bad gears on the axles.
Emd operating manual for southern rwy e6 diesel locomotives october 15th ho scale lifelike proto 2000 powered e6 locomotive kit, southern 2901, ho scale proto 2000 southern railway e6a. The plastic box at the back of the unit is where the capacitors are located. Dec 19, 2011 how to fix proto 2000 axles the dreaded p2k split axle epidemic. What sets these engines apart from the rest of the proto 2000 line, however, is the brand new sound system. Proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual railroad line. A pair of 567a prime movers, rated at 2000 total horsepower, now supplied power. How to install dcc and leds into a proto 2000 locomotive part 1. Lifelike proto 2000 ho scale 2882 this massive 2882 is a powerful articulated locomotive that operates on curves down to 18 radius.
I picked up a lifelike proto 2000 phase iii locomotive, and there are obvious parts missing. This is a proto 2000 nickel plate gp30, nkp 900, which i changed to frisco lettering, and added a few details. 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. Older proto 2000 e7 with qsi sound decoder question. Engine diagramspart numbers, bl2 proto 2000 1 bl2 proto 2000 2 bl2 proto 2000 3 bl2 proto 2000 4 bl2 proto 2000 5 bl2 proto 2000 6, gp7 ii. Find great deals on ebay for proto 2000 e9 and proto 2000 e8. Apologies for poor sound quality, caused by ipad microphone. Find great deals on ebay for proto 2000 e8 and proto 2000 e7. Products of lifelike proto model train locomotives. Wiring for dcc decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho. How to fix proto 2000 axles the dreaded p2k split axle. Jun 14, 2015 repairing a couple of common faults found on older proto 2000 diesels.
Only 5 rolling stock cars have been duplicated, but there is a lack of open hopper cars required for the coal operations and a. Buy proto 2000 23199 ho undecorated e6 a unit diesel. Our prices shown, standard discounts do not apply per our ordering information all items shown are in stock but subject to prior sale. 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. Dcc decoder and sound installations tonys train exchange. Well here i am asking you folks if you know where i can locate parts for a p2k e6. Proto 2000 e6 parts model railroader magazine model. Here are the measurements of the original gear dia. 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. Lifelike proto 2000 e6 e7 e8 e9 worm gear and shafts. Other items are available which are temporarily out of stock at here bmrs.
Life like ho scale 1004 texas f40ph diesel locomotive. Before installing the decoder in the locomotive, unsolder the yellow wire from pin 2 and resolder it to pin 3. Proto 2000 magnetic knuckle couplers, equipped with dcc plug, detailed interior, directional lighting, and lighted number boards. Apr 18, 2011 this is a proto 2000 nickel plate gp30, nkp 900, which i changed to frisco lettering, and added a few details. We strongly recommend that you mark the decoder andor harness so that you will remember that you have modified it. Read all documentation that comes with the locomotive and the decoder. Installing a tsunami diesel digital sound decoder in a proto 2000 fb1. Installations tonys decoder installations 57 river rd. An extensive dcc instruction manual for the qsi quantum decoder, including a list of all the programmable configuration variables cvs, as well. The athern 60024 gears are the wrong size and have 12 teeth. I have quite a few p2k proto 2000 fouraxle engines on my layout. The first inventory was taken in the middle of may 2006 and it revealed a few duplicates as well as exposed areas that need building up. Shop online for 8 lifelikeproto model train locomotives. See the quantum analog reference manual for details.
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