Opening the life like proto 2000 series gp30 in union. I finally get around to repairing the two proto 2000 blue box locomotives i had since march 2017. Home model trains gun parts military manuals military books. This installation documentation is for the ho scale life like proto 2000 gp382.
Does anyone have an owners manual they can copy for me. Life like proto 2000 e8 e9 body shell southern pacific sp 6052. How to install dcc and leds into a proto 2000 locomotive part 1. Hoscale life like proto 2000 pa locomotive shown prior to installation. Subcategories for lifelikeproto model train locomotives. I picked up a lifelike proto 2000 phase iii locomotive, and there are obvious parts missing. 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. 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. Opening the life like proto 2000 series gp30 in union pacific. Discussion in ho diesel locomotives general started by meteor910, apr 18, 2011. The locomotive i use in this video is a walthers proto 2000 rs27. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Walthersproto locomotives and rolling stock are the pinnacle of the walthers line and offer a combination of accuracy, roadspecific detail. I wish that walthers were as responsive in making their proto 2000walthers proto line parts available for sale.
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. Product manuals for tsunami2, econami and tsunami soundcar digital sound decoders, surroundtraxx digital sound system, mobile and lighting decoders. Nicholas smith trains 2343 west chester pike broomall, pa 19008 6103538585. Our locomotives feature optional dcc decoders and sound as well as our renowned walthersproto drive with its. 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.
Im trying to install a dh123d decoder in a life like p2k pa loco and make the mars light work. In practice, some pas had only one headlight, thus there would be no mars light. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow all cookies to give you the very best experience. Life like proto 2000 pa locomotive train control systems. Because the dh123d is a twofunction decoder front headlight, rear headlight, it may not be the best decoder choice for this locomotive. 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. Though the body shells of their locomotives were always terrific, or close to it, they seem to have used different sources for the drivechassis. Please click accept cookies to continue to use the site. Shop online for 8 lifelikeproto model train locomotives. Lifelikes fairbanksmorse eriebuilt locomotives are sturdy, finerunning replicas of a relatively rare prototype that was built for both freight and passenger service. Under the hood of the pa beat a 16cylinder model 244 prime mover that developed 2000 hp. Hobbylinc carries 128 lifelikeproto model trains at discounts up to 14% including parts, passenger cars, freight cars, locomotives, and lighting, electrical. This is a national b1 w33 flatback wheel sets 1 pair. I decided to go crazy and renumber them for two other gp30s.
I find it hard to believe at no one has a proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual. 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. Repairing a couple of common faults found on older proto 2000 diesels. The locomotive in question is an alco fb1, so the decoder was. Wiring for dcc decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho. The bell state is turned on and off with a quick flip and back operation of.
Train auction buy and sell your model trains for free. 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. Walthers proto 2000 diesel alco papb set powered alco. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Diesel q1 w magnetic wand operation manual, version 3. Get the best deals on proto 2000 ho scale model train locomotives. 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. Intermountain, all locomotives produced after january 2011, dh126d, dh166d.
This causes the decoder to see a short circuit between pins 4 and 5 which usually results in a blown decoder. Nscale diagrams and information literature page 49. Installing a tsunami diesel digital sound decoder in a proto 2000 fb1. Products of lifelike proto model train locomotives. Using the digitrax zephyr system with protosound 3. I dont know much about proto 2000, the unit is used, runs well in dc, i got it for cheap, there is no paperwork or box. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Installations tonys decoder installations 57 river rd. Wiring for dcc decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho gp9. Proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual railroad line.
There is a potential problem using the dcc socket on the life like proto2000 s1. However, all quantum locomotives have a bell state used for a number of quantum operations. Nmra dcc reference manual for qsi quantum q1a ho equipped. Proto 2000 ho scale model train locomotives for sale shop. Jun 14, 2015 repairing a couple of common faults found on older proto 2000 diesels. Auctions by wolf is proud to sell the vast train collections of ron and harold enderlein. Ive always wanted an american loco for my layout, so i. As others say, they run on code 70 and up and as a rule run pretty smoothly. The circuit board can be changed for dcc operation by adding a decoder not included. 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. 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.
Find great deals on ebay for proto 2000 parts and proto 2000 gp30. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. 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. Proto 2000 ho scale model train locomotives for sale.
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. Proto 2000 pa how to lube model railroader magazine. Unfollow proto 2000 parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The papers with the decoder are very simple, detailed manuals are.
Read all documentation that comes with the locomotive and the decoder. 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. I went on the internet, and also checked with as well, but ho seeker only has phase i and phase ii literature. Life like ho scale 1004 texas f40ph diesel locomotive. Proto 2000 cracked gears repair and tuneup youtube. The papers with the decoder are very simple, detailed manuals are available on the soundtraxx web site.
Apr 18, 2011 be assured that most of the proto 2000 locomotives run fine, though i do not like some of their motors. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. Lifelike proto 2000 e6 e7 e8 e9 worm gear and shafts. 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. Apologies for poor sound quality, caused by ipad microphone. Diesel locomotives are fairly straightforward, but in brass steam. Proto 2000 ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay. 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. Problems encountered in installing a dcc decoder in a proto 2000 gp60 or gp38. In the end the entire model railroad train layout will be sold. The released made a big impact on the hobby of model railroading, as it was the first. Walthers ho mainline sd60m ho trains bachmann trains.
The plastic box at the back of the unit is where the capacitors are located. Set of 2 proto 2000 sd7 locomotives southern pacific sp tiger stripes ho tested. All three axles on the front truck are geared powered, but it appears only the. Depending on their gearing, pas could hustle a passenger consist along at up to 100 mph. Lifelike information and diagrams literature page 46. Find proto 2000 and proto 2000 locomotives from a vast selection of locomotives. Proto 2000 ho alco fa2 locomotive set nyc set aba set 1044. To start off this install, we must first remove the front and rear coupler screws and their housings. Remember, on proto 2000 locomotives the blue wire goes to the positive lead. Soundtraxx 141 burnett drive durango, colorado 81 united states of america call us at 970 2590690. Proto 2000 pa how to lube posted by don7 on saturday, september 23, 2006 10. Be assured that most of the proto 2000 locomotives run fine, though i do not like some of their motors. Railroad line forums proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual.
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