As a modeler of the southern pacific in the early 1990s, i very much wanted to get my hands on one of the proto 2000 gp60s in the speed lettering scheme. Several years ago proto 2000 made a bunch of 4 axle locomotives that used trucks that were a copy of an old athearn design. Find proto 2000 gp9 and proto 2000 gp7 from a vast selection of ho scale. The easiest installation possible, just plug it in. Upgrading proto 2000 4 axle geeps with stewart trucks. Good evening, im hoping for some suggestions on a problem im having with a recently acquired proto 2000 gp9 ii. This ho sized decoder designed for the lifelike proto 2000 gp7 930 and sd60 locomotives in ho scale. I have formed the opinion that the proto 2000 models are too delicate to long survive unscathed in a group operating environment. Late production prototypes are first gp35s in ho from walthers proto. Proto 2000 ho scale model railroad locomotives for sale ebay.
Walthers diesel locomotive ho scale model railroad. Walthers showroom update 117 walthersproto ho emd gp9 phase i duration. This is a relatively easy engine to detail and get on the rails. The proto 2000 kit comes with this part painted yellow. Last week, while trying to track down a short on my layout, i could hear the track beneath this loco buzzing so i removed the loco from the layout. By mrn staffphotos as noted announced at the 2016 amherst railroad hobby show, walthers plans an early 2017 delivery for a new addition to its hoscale protoseries diesel line. Note that there is a slight variation in how this part was painted on these two units. This is a description of the installation of dcc to the emd gp9 mk ii, southern pacific road number 5892 purchsed septmeber 200 from toms hobbies, west ryde sydney, nsw, aust. Repairing a couple of common faults found on older proto 2000 diesels. P2ksr decoder for the lifelike proto 2000 gp7930 and sd60. Walthers proto gp35 in ho scale due early 2017 model.
Find great deals on ebay for proto 2000 gp30 and proto 2000 gp382. Proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual railroad line. Wiring for dcc decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho. Proto 2000 proto 2000 heritage steam collection usra 288. Does anyone have an owners manual they can copy for me. Proto 2000 diesel gp9 phase i powered wqsi quantum. I won the unit on ebay a few days ago and it appeared to be new in box. With milling of the frame, dxi has been able to utilize a asmb2 nc, ka4 keep alive and univsh4c. By pressing the left button 2e, sensitivity of the control can be adjusted in three levels easy 1 beep, normal 2 beeps, and expert 3 beeps. Ho scale dcc gp382 kitbash proto 2000 dans models youtube. This installation note assumes you have read the sections on wiring specific locomotives, using minature lamps and sound. Life like proto 2000 e8 e9 body shell southern pacific sp 6052. Lifelike proto 2000 monon emd bl2 its a nice looking. Life like ho scale 1004 texas f40ph diesel locomotive.
I picked up a lifelike proto 2000 phase iii locomotive, and there are obvious parts missing. In 2004, lifelike reissued the highnosed gp18 under their proto 2000 banner. Parts is the most popular of the 5 lifelikeproto model trains categories, then passenger cars, and freight cars. Walthers proto 2000 diesel emd gp9 phase iii powered w. This causes the decoder to see a short circuit between pins 4 and 5 which usually results in a blown decoder.
Proto series originally were supposed to be the better than trainset quality locos. The released made a big impact on the hobby of model railroading, as it was the first. I find it hard to believe at no one has a proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual. First purchase an athearn axle gear replacement set. Turn proton around to the right by moving the left stick carefully to the right. Lifelikeproto model trains shop online for 9 lifelikeproto model trains at discounts up to 14%. These user guides are clearlybuilt to give stepbystep information about how you ought to go ahead in operating certain equipments. I went on the internet, and also checked with as well, but ho seeker only has phase i and phase ii literature. We tested both of the firms initial soundequipped locomotives and found them to be greatsounding, topquality models.
Many products that you buy can be obtained using instruction manuals. Railroad line forums proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual. Problems encountered in installing a dcc decoder in a proto 2000 gp60 or gp38. The model that i will use as an example is a proto 2k gp. Since tony of tonys train exchange just sent me an email saying a few weeks before the decoder arrives, i would be guessing. As you can see from the real photos above it should be blue. This installation of tcs t1psh decoder is for ho scale lifelike proto2000 gp9 ii and was performed by a. I have a 10 year old proto 2000 gp9, nonsound loco in which i long ago installed an nce p2ksr decoder. And, yes, it gives out a nice series of cathunks when it runs. This is a proto 2000 nickel plate gp30, nkp 900, which i changed to frisco lettering, and added a few details.
The basic shell is virtually identical to the original gp18 model the noteable upgrade being full pilots and shellmounted accumate couplers the chassismechanism was completely changed now incorporating the basic guts of lifelikes 1999 gp20 model. Lifelike proto 2000 e6 e7 e8 e9 worm gear and shafts. Prototrak mx2 manual pdf prototrak mx2 manual are a good way to achieve details about operating certainproducts. Wiring for dcc decoder install into a proto 2000 ho e7. 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. Proto calibration micro precision provides calibration for all types of proto instruments, calibration test equipment sale and repair. This is one of the few manufactured paint jobs that seems right on. 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. 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. I purchased it as a reminder of my cab ride in a real monon bl2 at the kentucky railroad museum. Proto 2000 gp9 teardown in search of a squeek duration.
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. Our locomotives feature optional dcc decoders and sound as well as our renowned walthersproto drive with its. I usually ship usps priority mail, but reserve the right to ship ups. Lifelike proto 2000 ho e6a and gp9 diesels include dcc and sound. Similar to the trainman line by atlas, but just like the atlas trainman line, the lines got blurred between the basic and upscale models.
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