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Post by phil55 on Jan 13, 2021 1:44:14 GMT
I recently acquired this model for a great price. It is new old stock mid 90's production. Its my first MTH loco and I'm wondering what the thoughts are on running this with a CW80 transformer
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2021 1:55:20 GMT
Congratulations! I like AS616s. I had a CW80 from an old Polar Express set that I used to run MTH engines of that vintage. It did okay with one engine. As I recall I would overload when I tried running MTH F7 ABA, two powered A units. I sold the CW80 with the conventional PE set when I bought a LionChief PE set with snow on the car roofs, so now my memory is a bit hazy.
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Post by phil55 on Jan 13, 2021 2:06:21 GMT
I'm just running it with a simple loop and no accessories. Was a little rough when I started it but has smoothed out somewhat. A lot of years on the shelf.
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Post by JDaddy on Jan 13, 2021 2:20:13 GMT
Is it a PS1 or PS2?
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Post by phil55 on Jan 13, 2021 3:08:19 GMT
Not sure. Manual just says MTH Protosound Built in DCRU reverse unit
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Post by JDaddy on Jan 13, 2021 3:17:43 GMT
Ah, ok. Yes its a Proto 1. They are nice and you can upgrade them.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2021 3:26:21 GMT
I'm just running it with a simple loop and no accessories. Was a little rough when I started it but has smoothed out somewhat. A lot of years on the shelf. Rough because it had been on the shelf. It sounds like you will be okay. |
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Post by bluelinec4 on Jan 13, 2021 3:26:59 GMT
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Post by phil55 on Jan 13, 2021 3:29:26 GMT
Very nice custom paint!
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Post by phil55 on Jan 13, 2021 3:31:03 GMT
Might think about upgrading from the CW80 soon.
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Post by josef on Jan 13, 2021 11:40:50 GMT
A lot of years on the shelf the grease may have hardened up. I had same and did smooth out also. But from that time on I always checked grease and if hardened removed and replaced and oiled. Had a FM H10 that had sat on shelve for 4 years and was cranky and hardly moved because the grease had hardened up. I learned to check engines that had sat or bought used to checked grease and oiled before placing on track.
I agree with poster about upgrading the CW80.
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Post by jimsandman on Jan 13, 2021 19:05:04 GMT
Tires and battery must be changed, possibly the speaker as well if it flaking.
Jim
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Post by phil55 on Jan 15, 2021 20:00:10 GMT
Tires and battery must be changed, possibly the speaker as well if it flaking. Jim What are your thoughts on the BCR for this locomotive?
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Post by 4dogsinjersey on Jan 16, 2021 17:25:49 GMT
Nice locomotive. The Erie had the four axle version, as did the PRSL. I am considering repainting a couple. As far as a BCR, here is a link to what you can use in a PS1 locomotive.... www.jandwelectronics.com/bcr |
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Post by phil55 on Jan 16, 2021 21:52:01 GMT
Nice locomotive. The Erie had the four axle version, as did the PRSL. I am considering repainting a couple. As far as a BCR, here is a link to what you can use in a PS1 locomotive.... www.jandwelectronics.com/bcrThanks for the info. Just ordered one. Always liked the AS616. I would have preferred PRR instead of UP but at the price I couldn't pass it up!
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