Today, the lifelike trademark is used by walthers for its line of valuepriced starter train sets. Click on the highlighted loco or freight car you are interested in and you will be able to view the exploded diagram on screen or print it for easy reference. View and download walthers gp7 phase ii operation manual online. You can expect personalized service, high quality work and years of model railroad experience.
One prominant issue that arose with some of the earlier proto 2000 locomotives mainly pre2000s was cracked gears. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. To view the instruction manual for a walthers product, simply go to that products page and then click on the link. Protosound is equipped with operator controlled freight yard sounds, referred to as fys. Is there a solution to regearing or changing out the parts with aftermarket. Aug 22, 2016 one prominant issue that arose with some of the earlier proto 2000 locomotives mainly pre2000s was cracked gears. The fys sequence is designed to simulate the arrival, unloading. Conversions instructions for converting scale trains diesel locomotives and. The detail is great, and it ran smoothly and quietly on dc. Nicholas smith trains 2343 west chester pike broomall, pa 19008 6103538585. The second one, and all the others of the lirr gp38s i looked at the trucks and the tank look like a grey, or even a weathered black. Walthers has the trains, scenery, track and accessories to build a great model railroad. Jan 28, 2010 installing dcc into the proto 2000 ho gp38 2 january 28, 2010 bevis king no comments introduction. Pfa remedy when i enter pfa all that happens is the bell rings.
It appears that the lamps used by lifelike to light the number boards are improperly wired to the. 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 was a manufacturer of model trains and accessories. 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. Go to the front lines to find out whats new, hot and exciting in. The ll8 is designed to fit the life like proto 2000 series and would greatly. Manuals and templates to view the instruction manual for a walthers product, simply go to that products page and then click on the link. The nce p2k sr non sound mobile decoder is an excellent choice for installation into a proto 2000 locomotive, especially for the emd gp 38 2. Walthers gp7 phase ii operation manual pdf download manualslib. The proto line was later created to produce a line of trains that would compete against other midrange products like those made by athearn and walthers.
Jan 01, 2012 for years now, ive heard nothing but praise for proto 2000 units. Opening the life like proto 2000 series gp30 in union. Use this chart to troubleshoot proto sound 1 more commonly referred to as proto sound or original proto sound. This manual contains the operating instructions for protosound 2. Ive had problems before, getting the body off a runofthemill geep by the same manufacturer. Jan 19, 2012 do you have a reference for wiring proto 2000 older geeps with a decoder not necessarily sound. Installing dcc into the proto 2000 ho gp38 2 january 28, 2010 bevis king no comments introduction. Proto 108 catalog full version spanish lo res proto 108 catalog full version french.
Santaferuss posted from android reply to this message date. Proto 2000 gp382 issues model railroader magazine model. Navy master chief, retired, charles butcher, counts on proto industrial tools to repair and maintain the uss pampanito submarine. A number of our members have encountered a significant problem when installing plugnplay type decoders in the new lifelike proto 2000 gp38 2 locos, just released. Proto sound 1 locomotives were produced in the 1990s and were replaced in the m. The plastic box at the back of the unit is where the capacitors are located. I am a super noob novice for any kind of dcc install but i wanted to go with dcc and sound for this locomotive. Regardless of scale or prototype, we have a sound system for you. If you are in possession of any n scale train enginecar assembly diagrams, brochure, or catalog that are not listed within this site, please contact me about posting them here in this section. Find soundtraxx user guides, a dccequipped start guide, technical references, and much more.
To view the instruction manual for a walthers product, simply go to that. Finescale railroader 19 s m a l l s c a l e p r o d u c t s proto s new readytorun alco rs11 combines dual flywheels, eight wheel electrical pickup and drive, directional lighting, and substantial pulling power with excellent accuracy. Multiple road numbers for prototypical multiunit operation. But even an econami and a sugar cube speaker take up a fair amount of space.
For years now, ive heard nothing but praise for proto 2000 units. Proto 2000 cracked gears repair and tuneup youtube. Its having issues jerkingrunning sluggish in low speeds especially in reverse when increasing the speed it will hardly move. Soundtraxx brings new dimensions in digital sound technology to your model railroad. Wiring for dcc decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho. In 1960 the company purchased the assets of the defunct varney scale models and began manufacturing model trains and accessories under the name lifelike in 1970. We manufacture all of our digital sound decoders in durango, co. In 2004, lifelike reissued the highnosed gp18 under their proto 2000 banner. 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.
Your engine will stop and begins the arrival sequence. Help needed for dcc install into older proto 2000 gp18. Installing dcc into the proto 2000 ho gp382 digital. 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. Digital train control a dr dave website about model. Leased switcher yard locomotive rated at about 2,000 hp. Pressing the dir button will cycle you through the next 3 pfa sequences. This premier gp382 diesel engine set is of sturdy abs construction and operates on. Problems encountered in installing a dcc decoder in a proto 2000 gp60 or gp38. In 2005 the parent company, lifoam industries, llc, chose to concentrate on their core products and sold their model railroad operations to hobby distributor wm. Lifelike information and diagrams literature page 46.
This article is my attempt to write about installing dcc on these locomotives it isnt a particularly simple. Fallen flags site has two pictures of that exact unit. Nscale diagrams and information literature page 49. Consult the decoder instruction booklet for suggestions and limitations. In 1989, lifelike introduced the proto 2000 line of finely detailed ho scale diesel locomotives. 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. May 14, 2020 i have a proto 2000 gp38 2 that i installed a digitrax dh165lo decoder in. This manual contains the operating instructions for proto sound 2. Ho scale dcc gp382 kitbash proto 2000 drive repair 8115. Its a limited edition model as ontario northland 1800 and it is very nice indeed. According to the instructions for converting to dcc, you have to replace the lights. Model train sounds tsunami2 digital sound decoders. Athearn f37, atlas b408, gp7, gp38, gp40, rs1, rs3, rsd45, rs11. Tsunami2 is soundtraxx new line of highperformance model train digital sound decoders.
I have gotten myself an older proto 2000 gp18 low nose locomotive. Ive bought a very nice secondhand but obviously unused proto 2000 gp382. I finally get around to repairing the two proto 2000 blue box locomotives i had since march 2017. Electronic copies from this document are available for download from the air resources. Please note that instructions may not be available for some older products. I say older as the inner frame is a lot taller with any real type of pc board and or 8 pin type plug. Ho scale, proto 2000,limited edition, bnsf, gp38 2 dccready. Get the best deals on proto 2000 when you shop the largest online selection at. The standard bettendorf or high adhesion truck sideframes also match those of the prototype as do early or late roof air filter boxes, radiator grills and roof fan spacing, the inclusion of drop. The readytorun proto 2000 gp38 2 features the appropriate brake for the models prototype. We are in the process of converting all of our parts diagrams for locomotives and freight cars into.
One, there are wires in the way and really cant see the trucks or the tank. Soundtraxx 141 burnett drive durango, colorado 81 united states of america call us at 970 2590690. Walthers gp7 phase ii operation manual pdf download. Our engineers record, edit and test for our decoders to ensure topquality. Proto 2000 diesel locomotive ho scale model railroad. Nce has designed this decoder specifically for fitting into these models. Proto 2000 engine trouble model railroad hobbyist magazine. My collection of proto 2000 diesels that are new in the box are having some mechanical problems. Where can i find instruction manual or template for my walthers. Nce p2ksr decoder installation in p2k lifelike emdgp382.
Proto catalog pdf sections proto 112 catalog full version lo res 8 mb. Life like 1215 bulb with wired socket pack of 2 5 out of 5 stars. Installing dcc into the proto 2000 ho gp382 digital train. This line provides high quality onboard locomotive sound, precision motor control and brilliant lighting effects.
I took it apart and clean the gears, made sure they werent split, lubed and made sure everything was moving freely but only slightly better. Except for an sw8 switcher, they have all been terrific locomotives and smooth runners, with great lowspeed action. This causes the decoder to see a short circuit between pins 4 and 5 which usually results in a blown decoder. His experience has reinforced that having the right tools proto toolsonboard is missioncritical because theres no resupplying once youre out to sea. We actually have several lifelike proto s sitting around for conversion to dcc, including an older gp18, older fas and such that date back to the days when dcc was just a twinkle in ajs eyes. This premier gp38 2 diesel engine set is of sturdy abs construction and operates on. This installation documentation is for the ho scale life like proto 2000 gp38 2. George b has discovered a problem with the proto 2000 gp38 2 that may damage decoder. Walthersproto replacement geared driver assembly diesel wheelset pkg3 fits lifelike trains early proto 2000 r e6, e7, e8 and e9 diesels. Wiring for dcc decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho gp9. The mth protosound digital sound and train control system provides the operator. This weekend, i went out and bought my first one, with high expectations.
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