Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Walthers ho mainline sd60m ho trains bachmann trains. Many operations of quantum equipped engines, such as turning on and off the bell, changing direction, blowing a horn or. Manuals and templates to view the instruction manual for a walthers product, simply go to that products page and then click on the link.
Please click accept cookies to continue to use the site. Use this chart to troubleshoot protosound 1 more commonly referred to as protosound or original protosound. This is a proto 2000 nickel plate gp30, nkp 900, which i changed to frisco lettering, and added a few details. Nmra dcc reference manual for qsi quantum q1a ho equipped. The clear plastic piece in each end that is part of the lighting system doesnt seeem to want to come out. Walthersproto locomotives and rolling stock are the pinnacle of the walthers line and offer a combination of accuracy, roadspecific detail. The walthersmainline locomotives and freight cars come with basic, factory applied details. This causes the decoder to see a short circuit between pins 4 and 5 which usually results in a blown decoder. Find proto 2000 and proto 2000 locomotives from a vast selection of locomotives. Does anyone have an owners manual they can copy for me. This installation documentation is for the ho scale life like proto 2000 gp382. Unfollow proto 2000 parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The plastic box at the back of the unit is where the capacitors are located. At this time, walthers does not offer specific detail or grab iron kits. Apr 18, 2011 be assured that most of the proto 2000 locomotives run fine, though i do not like some of their motors. Walthers mainline rdc1 operating instructions pdf download. Help other train modelers 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. Likewise experienced this on several units now, and this is a known problem with older proto 2000 units. Problems encountered in installing a dcc decoder in a proto 2000 gp60 or gp38. Both came in boxes that had the frame with the drive line separated form the body shell, each. Walthers model railroading faq model trains train sets. Click here for the manual from nce information station. Likewise experienced this on several units now, and this is a known problem with older proto2000 units. I went on the internet, and also checked with as well, but ho seeker only has phase i and phase ii literature.
This ho sized decoder designed for the lifelike proto 2000 gp7930 and sd60 locomotives in ho scale. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. It was then that i realized the previous owner had glued the hood to the walkway. Im not sure how well the factory glued those things in but ive been careful not use too much force so i dont crack the shell or anything. Tyco locomotives for sale model railroad train collectibles. 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. I have a set of 4 older proto 2000 sd9s, maybe 610 yrs old, i bought them new, they are detailed well and look great,however they never really seemed to run in a con sit together to well,they really never did out of the box. 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. Opening the life like proto 2000 series gp30 in union pacific. We have over 45 years experience in model trains, collectibles, toys and more. Lets try to make this site a valuable resource for ho train collectors and modelers. The easiest installation possible, just plug it in.
Apologies for poor sound quality, caused by ipad microphone. Your locomotives will sound in scale like the real thing with soundfx. View and download walthers gp7 phase ii operation manual online. Please note that instructions may not be available for some older products.
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. Subcategories for lifelikeproto model train locomotives. Great deals on walthers ho scale model railroad steam locomotives. Installations tonys decoder installations 57 river rd. Proto soundequipped locomotives include all of the amazing features found in aftermarket tsunami decoders, including the ability to set up manual notching. An extensive dcc instruction manual for the qsi quantum decoder, including a list of all the programmable configuration variables cvs, as well. Proto 2000 cracked gears repair and tuneup youtube.
Though the body shells of their locomotives were always terrific, or close to it, they seem to have used different sources for the drivechassis. You can check for detailing kits that are available through our partner vendors such as details west and detail associates. First purchase an athearn axle gear replacement set. Walthers ho scale model railroad steam locomotives for. There is a potential problem using the dcc socket on the life like proto2000 s1. This causes no problems with dc operation but causes a path from the rail pickup to the gray motor lead when a decoder is installed resulting in erratic operation and decoder failure. The model faithfully captures the streamlined appearance of the classic mid. Lifelike information and diagrams literature page 46. Model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Wiring for dcc decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho. The highly detailed plastic body shell matches prototype. The range of this cv is 0 to 255 with 0 being off and 255 being the max volume. A decoder in each locomotive provides better performance and lets.
A an update kit was available from bdl16 to bdl162. Repairing a couple of common faults found on older proto 2000 diesels. Proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual railroad line. The cookie settings on this website are set to allow all cookies to give you the very best experience. Featuring tyco locomotives in stock and ready for shipping today online. Jun 14, 2015 repairing a couple of common faults found on older proto 2000 diesels. I picked up a lifelike proto 2000 phase iii locomotive, and there are obvious parts missing. Walthers gp7 phase ii operation manual pdf download. A bdl16 was released in 2000 and was replaced by bdl162 in 2002. Life like proto 2000 e8 e9 body shell southern pacific sp 6052. Lifelike information and diagrams literature page 46 ho seeker. A no update kit was offerred because the circuit board was completely reengineered. Use this chart to troubleshoot proto sound 1 more commonly referred to as proto sound or original proto sound.
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. Lifelike proto 2000 locomotives with number board lights have the number board bulbs wired to their 8pin dcc plug using pins 4 and 5. Product manuals for tsunami2, econami and tsunami soundcar digital sound decoders, surroundtraxx digital sound system, mobile and lighting decoders. New listing ho lifelike proto 2000 21066 new york central 4105 emd e7b unpowered new in box. 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. Ive always wanted an american loco for my layout, so i. Proto sound 1 locomotives were produced in the 1990s and were replaced in the m.
Nmra dcc reference manual for qsi quantum equipped. Walthers ho scale model railroad steam locomotives for sale. It took me 2530 light strokes across each number to get them off. Dec 17, 2011 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Proto 2000 ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay.
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. Check your dcc system manual for programming on the main or the programming track. Many operations of quantum equipped engines, such as turning on and off the bell, changing direction, blowing a horn or a whistle, are the same across all engine types. Read all documentation that comes with the locomotive and the decoder. Shop online for 12 lifelikeproto model train locomotives. Our locomotives feature optional dcc decoders and sound as well as our renowned walthersproto drive with its. To turn the master volume up or down on a walthersmainline or walthersproto locomotive you need to change cv 128. Great deals on proto 2000 ho scale model railroad locomotives. 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. The e7 matches prototype dimensions in the model railroader cyclopedia vol. Wiring for dcc decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho gp9. Protosound 1 locomotives were produced in the 1990s and were replaced in the m. I got the shell off the frame, but couldnt separate the hood from the walkway. The released made a big impact on the hobby of model railroading, as it was the first.
Tyco locomotives for sale model railroad collectibles. And, yes, it gives out a nice series of cathunks when it runs. The papers with the decoder are very simple, detailed manuals. Get the best deals on proto 2000 ho scale model train locomotives. The papers with the decoder are very simple, detailed manuals are available on the soundtraxx web site. A powerful readytorun ho scale model of electromotive divisions emd popular f7 diesel locomotive is now part of the proto 2000 series from walthers. Opening the life like proto 2000 series gp30 in union. Installing a tsunami diesel digital sound decoder in a proto 2000 fb1.
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. Ho scale e7a diesel locomotive by proto 2000 from walthers. Dec, 2011 i just got a proto 2000 gp7 all apart for a repaint except for one problem. Vintage tyco model railroad ho scale large lot locomotives, train cars, manuals. Nmra dcc reference manual for qsi quantum equipped locomotives. Dcc decoder and sound installations tonys train exchange. Like most proto 2000 models, this locomotive had two variations. 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. P2ksr decoder for the lifelike proto 2000 gp7930 and sd60. Products of lifelike proto model train locomotives. Posted by dieselpower2 on saturday, december 17, 2011 10. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online. I finally get around to repairing the two proto 2000 blue box locomotives i had since march 2017.