Lifelike includes a 20page soundinstruction manual with each locomotive, detailing operation of the qsi quantum system on both dcc and analog dc. Apr 09, 2010 this is a video of my waltherslifelike proto 2000 gp382 loco. Buy apc portable generator transfer switch direct and save. About 4 years ago i had several proto gp 9 and 18s do the same thing.
Apc manual transfer switches electric generators direct. 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. Quick connection panel qcp transfer switch connection plate tcp. 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. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. Electromotive division emd e6 and gp9 phase i diesel locomotives with factoryinstalled qsi quantum system digital command control dcc sound decoders have been added to lifelikes ho scale proto 2000 line. Transfer switches are installed directly next to the.
They can be installed either inside or outside depending on their nema rating. 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. Seems to me the problem was on the gp7, gp9, gp20 and gp30 units. I finally get around to repairing the two proto 2000 blue box locomotives i had since march 2017. Railroad line forums proto 2000 gp9 with qsi sound. Apr 18, 2011 this is a proto 2000 nickel plate gp30, nkp 900, which i changed to frisco lettering, and added a few details. I won the unit on ebay a few days ago and it appeared to be new in box. Peco insulfrog vs electrofrog model railroad switches or turnouts duration. Honda generators connecting a generator to your home. I installed a dh165l0 digitrax decoder and replaced the light bulbs with leds. Find a local dealer or distributor find documents online rv generator manuals contact customer assistance.
Cummins offers a wide range of automatic transfer switches for seamless transfer of power. A transfer switch is an electrical device that is installed next to your electrical panel in your home. Great deals on walthers diesel locomotive ho scale model railroad locomotives. We tested both of the firms initial soundequipped locomotives and found them to be greatsounding, topquality models. However, i cant seem to find the reset wand for this locomotive, or be able to successfully reset to factoryspecs the qsi sound decoder. If your athearn or p2k engine is jumping, skipping, binding, hopping, thumping, or locking. Instead, a permanent means for quickly connecting a portable or temporary generator can make economic sense. Lifelike proto 2000 ho e6a and gp9 diesels include dcc and. Buy from our factory direct inventory of 2000 amp transfer switches from general power. I picked up a lifelike proto 2000 phase iii locomotive, and there are obvious parts missing. Upgrading proto 2000 4 axle geeps with stewart trucks november 27, 2010 mark schutzer introduction several years ago proto 2000 made a bunch of 4 axle locomotives that used trucks that were a copy of an old athearn design.
All new proto 2000 products appear on the walthers proto 2000 pages. Problems encountered in installing a dcc decoder in a proto 2000 gp60 or gp38. Lifelike proto model trains shop online for 2 lifelike proto model trains at discounts up to 21%. 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. Mar, 2014 i have a 10 year old proto 2000 gp9, nonsound loco in which i long ago installed an nce p2ksr decoder. Upgrading proto 2000 4 axle geeps with stewart trucks.
This causes the decoder to see a short circuit between pins 4 and 5 which usually results in a blown decoder. Asco transfer switches include a microprocessor controller. I find it hard to believe at no one has a proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual. Jan 28, 20 i only have a few of the proto rs11s, and while the body and walkway are separate assemblies, they are glued together at the factory. Manual transfer 2000 amp abb 3 phase nquality power. Electric transfer switch 30 amp ts30 provides automatic power switching between two separate 120 volt ac input sources, including power cords. Proto 2000 gp382 locomotive, led and dcc upgrade youtube. Unfollow proto 2000 parts to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Lifelike information and diagrams literature page 46. Powercommand transfer switches seamlessly transfer power between power sources. Manual transfer switches offer homeowners the ability to easily use their portable generator to backup the essentials in their homes in the event of an outage. As walthers now owns the proto 2000 brand this page will eventually go away. These manual power transfer switches are installed in the home and connected to essential circuits. One of my customers wanted a two function decoder installed in a proto 2000 gp9.
I finally found my manual and the location of the reed switch. Huge selection of apc manual generator transfer switches. I needed the drive gears for an older engine that i could not find parts for. Walthers diesel locomotive ho scale model railroad. The released made a big impact on the hobby of model railroading, as it was the first. 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. Parts is the most popular of the 5 lifelikeproto model trains categories, then passenger cars, and freight cars.
Those seemed to me to be the worst offenders, other models might also have the same problems however i have not found any yet. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your system will provide many years of. Their ultradetailed proto 2000 line of trains is carried by newport hobby house, which is truly a series for the discriminating collector and model railroad. The printed circuit board has printed on it to cut the xs for dcc. Not had any problems with cracked gears on my sd60s or sd9 only on my 4 axle gp30s,gp18 and gp9 s. Proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual railroad line. Wiring for dcc decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho gp9. I have a 10 year old proto 2000 gp9, nonsound loco in which i long ago installed an nce p2ksr decoder. 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.
Follow the maintenance instructions specified in this manual. I hope someone can enlighten me as to how to wire in either my bachmann dcc wireharness decoder, or tell me which aftermarket decoder works for dropin. This product is designed for use with portable generators. We offer 400 amp single phase manual transfer switches from asco, boltswitch, ronk, and thomson. Manual transfer switch abb 415v three phase manual transfer 2000 amp abb 3 phase n. This model was developed specifically to fit the athearn rtr trucks but will fit on many other products including the walthers ho scale heritage proto 2000 080 that was a beautiful model but plagued by poor electrical pickup.
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. Our transfer switches are 100% designed, assembled and tested in u. Lifelike proto 2000 ho e6a and gp9 diesels include dcc and sound. Does anyone have an owners manual they can copy for me. Prior to world war i, steam locomotives were built in small lots by numerous builders working to individual roads specifications. I have been in the process of programming my ho proto 2000 wp gp20 with factoryinstalled qsi sound. The plastic box at the back of the unit is where the capacitors are located.
Their ultradetailed proto 2000 line of trains is carried by newport hobby house, which is truly a series for the discriminating collector and model railroad enthusiast. Central hobbies stocks some lifelike proto 2000 canadian road names and some us road names. Parts is the most popular of the 5 lifelike proto model trains categories, then passenger cars, and freight cars. Reliance controls manual transfer switches for hooking up a portable generator to your home electrical panel. This manual transfer switch may have different installation requirements depending on the generator manufacturer or design. For installation between inverter default and another power supply dominant, such as the output from a prior power cord generator transfer switch. Proto 2000 cracked gears repair and tuneup youtube. Boltswitch and ronk models are mechanically operated. Ive had to use the reed switch on a proto qsi 080 once before, with no problems and good results. 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. Posted by mr v on 18th dec 2014 the drive gears are exactly what was explained. Posted by paxton58 on tuesday, november 24, 2009 5. This is a proto 2000 nickel plate gp30, nkp 900, which i changed to frisco lettering, and added a few details.
It connects to the circuits in your electrical panel that you wish to. Wiring for dcc decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho. Generac 6381 50amp 1216 circuit manual transfer switch for. Electric transfer switch 30 amp ts30 provides automatic power switching between two separate 120 volt ac input sources, including power cords, onboard generators, or onboard inverters. Page 14 ac transfer switch refrigerator vent cover cable entry plate main pane solar charge controller earth ground rv, boat ground fuse battery temperature sensor to battery bank to battery bank typical rv solar kit. 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. Milwaukee 2775d222 m18 fuel switch pack sectional drum system kitd. Good evening, im hoping for some suggestions on a problem im having with a recently acquired proto 2000 gp9 ii. Best seller reliance controls 10circuit 30 amp manual transfer switch kit. I thought that i had read someplace about soldering to the board but a search doesnt find it. I am having an issue with my loksound select micro newly installed in my walthersproto 2000 high hood gp20.
In 2004, lifelike reissued the highnosed gp18 under their proto 2000 banner. Our locomotives feature optional dcc decoders and sound as well as our renowned walthersproto drive with its. This transfer switch requires a 100amp 2pole main breaker in the existing load center. I went on the internet, and also checked with as well, but ho seeker only has phase i and phase ii literature. Using the magnetic wand doesnt seem to reset the reed switch. This forum was set up and moderated by wiring for dcc administrator, probably back in the 1990s. Save proto 2000 parts to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Walthers proto 2000 diesel emd gp9 phase iii powered w. W a r n i n g risk of injection or injury do not direct discharge stream at people or animals. This makes it possible to quickly switch power from the utility source to the generator during an electrical outage. Apr 04, 2009 how to replace proto 2000 and athearn axle gears. I have a proto 2000 gp9, but the insides look different than those others pictured, thus far. The generac 6381 30amp 612 circuit indoor manual transfer switch is ul listed, made in the usa and backed by a 2year limited warranty and measures 18inch by 18inch by 4inch and weighs 29pounds. I just received a walthers mainline gp9 with esu digital sound.
Lifelikeproto model trains shop online for 2 lifelikeproto model trains at discounts up to 21%. Find proto 2000 gp9 and proto 2000 gp7 from a vast selection of ho scale. Walthers proto ho 920584408 many old proto engines some listed below had a problem with the drive gear having a hairline crack that is hardly noticeable but causes the engine to jump or bind up the drive. View online or download greenworks gpw 2000 operators manual. Where do i find a decoder manual and quickstart guide. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications.
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