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Post by runamuckchuck on Mar 1, 2024 17:09:02 GMT
My John Wilkes Weaver engine is a magnificent model train engine IMO far better than anything the MTH or Lionel produced under that name. I marveled at the pristine condition of the engine and tender having apparently no run time as evidenced by the wheels and pickups.
Now I know why.
The engine was DOA when I bought it at York last Spring. (that is another story).
My options now are to restore the engine to original operational health via the ERR Cruise Commander (M) with perhaps the Rail Sounds package. Or the more adventurous route of PS3.0
Anyone have any experience with sort of adventure/decision?
If so your insight would be appreciated.
Thanks
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Post by josef on Mar 1, 2024 18:03:31 GMT
I would just go the ERR route with sound package.
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Post by harborbelt70 on Mar 1, 2024 19:30:45 GMT
I would just go the ERR route with sound package.
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Post by superwarp1 on Mar 1, 2024 19:37:37 GMT
PS3 would be a little cheaper but a real pita if you don't have the experience. ERR gets my vote.
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Post by trainman9 on Mar 1, 2024 19:42:06 GMT
My John Wilkes Weaver engine is a magnificent model train engine IMO far better than anything the MTH or Lionel produced under that name. I marveled at the pristine condition of the engine and tender having apparently no run time as evidenced by the wheels and pickups. Now I know why. The engine was DOA when I bought it at York last Spring. (that is another story). My options now are to restore the engine to original operational health via the ERR Cruise Commander (M) with perhaps the Rail Sounds package. Or the more adventurous route of PS3.0 Anyone have any experience with sort of adventure/decision? If so your insight would be appreciated. Thanks Why didn’t to test it there. They do have test tracks. Could you reach out to the seller and arrange to return it. The TCA does have rules concerning sales to members.
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Post by trainman9 on Mar 1, 2024 19:44:06 GMT
You could have filed a complaint with the TCA, not that it does much good, but if you wanted this long it is a moot point.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Mar 1, 2024 22:11:33 GMT
Thanks for the hand slap on the TCA footnote to this thread. With the NOS like appearance, it never occurred to me that the reason was DOA. You learn something new in spite of yourself sometimes.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Mar 1, 2024 22:42:57 GMT
I would just go the ERR route with sound package. Therein lies the rub. First I would have a professional do the work. However I have been given parameters of difficulty/cost from relatively straightforward replacing boards/smoke unit to modifying the frame etc. assuming the original motor can even accommodate the requirements of PS 3.0. First world problems strike again.
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Post by mopac on Mar 1, 2024 23:09:20 GMT
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Post by runamuckchuck on Mar 1, 2024 23:25:09 GMT
Fortunately no. And the purchase included two 21" aluminum John Wilkes passenger cars.
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Post by Shadow on Mar 2, 2024 0:15:11 GMT
Aluminum 21" passenger cars?  I'd would REALLY like to see a picture of those PLEASE and THANK YOU!!!! Cheers, Price |
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Post by dennym57 on Mar 2, 2024 2:43:33 GMT
I have two Williams engines I installed ERR boards in. They both run great and the boards were not difficult to install.
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Post by trainman9 on Mar 2, 2024 18:20:19 GMT
Thanks for the hand slap on the TCA footnote to this thread. With the NOS like appearance, it never occurred to me that the reason was DOA. You learn something new in spite of yourself sometimes. Sorry, I did not mean for it to come across that way.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Mar 2, 2024 22:46:20 GMT
Thanks for the hand slap on the TCA footnote to this thread. With the NOS like appearance, it never occurred to me that the reason was DOA. You learn something new in spite of yourself sometimes. Sorry, I did not mean for it to come across that way. Not at all you were exactly correct. 
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Post by runamuckchuck on Mar 2, 2024 23:24:21 GMT
Aluminum 21" passenger cars? I'd would REALLY like to see a picture of those PLEASE and THANK YOU!!!! Cheers, Price I will try to accommodate you shortly. Their exact whereabouts is unclear but they are the house somewhere!
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I'd would REALLY like to see a picture of those PLEASE and THANK YOU!!!!
