Aug 22, 2016 one prominant issue that arose with some of the earlier proto 2000 locomotives mainly pre2000s was cracked gears. Wiring for dcc decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho. Lifelike proto2000 ho gp9 radio control and battery power. And, yes, it gives out a nice series of cathunks when it runs. I found my operating instructions for the proto 2000 gp series and the illustrated parts breakdown showed me the four screws that hold the weight to the frame. Immunoglobulin g nglycan analysis by ultraperformance. Remove the two screws holding the light board to the chassis hold on to the. Hoscale life like proto 2000 sd9 shown prior to installation. Proto 2000 ho gauge nickel plate high nose gp18 boxed ltd edition.
Walthers proto 2000 diesel emd gp9 phase iii powered w. This middle axel can be lifted off the rails by the extra air cylinder to increase tractive. To view the instruction manual for a walthers product, simply go to that products page and then click on the link. Take care to release the handrails as you lift off the shell so they dont break. So, i twisted them back in gauge and now it shorts when i put it on the track. Hoscale proto 2000 gp9 ii shown prior to installation. Lifelike proto2000 ho gp9 radio control and battery. Proto 2000 cracked gears repair and tuneup youtube. I even bought a new truck from walthers put it in and got little improvement. 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. Remove couplers, undo 2 screws and the plastic shell lifts off in one piece. All new proto 2000 products appear on the walthers proto 2000 pages. Lifelike proto 2000 gp9 phase iii model railroader. I originally used the gears that athearn markets for the sd402, but they fit fine.
Would anyone have some suggestions as to what is going on or possible fix without junking it. They offer high quality wowsound installations for a flat rate complete with free. Walthers model railroading model trains train sets. Railroad line forums proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual. Lucy spotted an atv partly hidden in the trees, about. I won the unit on ebay a few days ago and it appeared to be new in box. Proto 2000 gp9 short model railroad hobbyist magazine. Life like proto 2000 21647 gp9 loco southern pacific 5800 nos new mib oo47 free shipping.
Problems encountered in installing a dcc decoder in a proto 2000 gp60 or gp38. Unfollow proto 2000 gp9 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Please note that instructions may not be available. Using the proto board and wire leads connect the resistor capacitor and from semester. One prominant issue that arose with some of the earlier proto 2000 locomotives mainly pre2000s was cracked gears. Click here for the manual from nce information station. Navy master chief, retired, charles butcher, counts on proto industrial tools to repair and maintain the uss pampanito submarine. Proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual railroad line forums. This ho sized decoder designed for the lifelike proto 2000 gp7930 and sd60 locomotives in ho scale. With the couplers removed, squeeze along each side and lift the shell off of the frame. Life like proto 2000 gp20 high hood dp2x life like proto 2000 gp382 m4p3. Darren w montour 7 hrs does anyone have any handrail sets for the p2k gp60 locomotives that. My two year old son, who loves playing choo choos, draged a proto 2000 gp9 through a closed turnout causing the rear wheels to spread apart making it out of gauge.
One of my customers wanted a two function decoder installed in a proto 2000 gp9. The models with split gears in the trucks are easy to repair and both walthers and athearn carry parts. With the couplers removed, while gently pulling outwards at each end and along. How to remove a proto 2000 gp7 or gp9 shell safely youtube. Based on phase i units used in all types of freight service from. Does anyone have an owners manual they can copy for me. I have been dealing with a proto 2000 gp9 for some time. To start off this install, we must first remove the front and rear coupler screws highlighted above and their housings. May 25, 2019 rs9804cdcvo ess manual bluetooth stereo headset bh214 manual high school kyma x manual verricelli manuali a funeral service manual transmission stuck in gear troubleshooting animal planet electronic pet feeder manual danville prepstar manualidades hp 255 service manual starmax a100 manualidades oregon scientific ra 338 manualidades. Proto 2000 gp9 phase iii owners manual railroad line.
Generally speaking these lifelike proto models are really excellent dc locomotives. So, i twisted them back in gauge and now it shorts when i. Locos and rolling stock installing sound decoder in blue box proto 2000 gp9 question. 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. A tcs th120dp is an earlier model of the newer train control systems th150dp. As with the more recent proto 2000 series engines, the gp7, gp9 and gp30, the lifelike engineers have managed to cram as much weight under the hood as possible. Up front doing all the work are cr gp9s 7392 and 7391. Great northern orangedark green gn 728 w dynamic brakes.
The easiest installation possible, just plug it in. His experience has reinforced that having the right tools proto toolsonboard is missioncritical because theres no resupplying once youre out to sea. Only one of them has had cracked gears, but that is an easy fix. As walthers now owns the proto 2000 brand this page will eventually go away.
Emd e8 operator manual e8 operator manual cover diesel locomotive operating manual no. With the couplers removed, while gently pulling outwards at each end and along each side of the frame, lift the shell off of the frame. Group designated to proto 2000 locomotives and cars. Proto 2000 ho gauge nickel plate high nose gp18 boxed ltd editio. The 150 has 5 functions, the older 120 two functions. Discussion includes o, s, ho, n and z, as well as narrow gauge topics. Except for an sw8 switcher, they have all been terrific locomotives and smooth runners, with great lowspeed action. I cited it because it works as a direct plug in, too, and some may have one laying. Lifelike information and diagrams literature page 46.
You can program individual lighting and sound effects. This causes the decoder to see a short circuit between pins 4 and 5 which usually results in a blown decoder. I went on the internet, and also checked with as well, but ho seeker only has phase i and phase ii literature. Apr 26, 2014 narrow hood loco models with heavy metal castings are difficult candidates for battery power and radio control. Ho scale proto 2000 gp9 high hood great northern soundtraxx.
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. To start off this install, we must first remove the front and rear coupler screws and their housings. I picked up a lifelike proto 2000 phase iii locomotive, and there are obvious parts missing. The plastic box at the back of the unit is where the capacitors are located. Locos and rolling stock installing sound decoder in blue box proto 2000 gp9 question installing sound decoder in blue box proto 2000 gp9 question thu, 20181122 07. Central hobbies stocks some lifelike proto 2000 canadian road names and some us road names. P2ksr decoder for the lifelike proto 2000 gp7930 and sd60. Lifelike information and diagrams literature page 46 ho seeker. Lets try to make this site a valuable resource for ho train collectors and modelers lifelike catalog 1977 lifelike catalog 1980 lifelike proto 2000. Wiring for dcc decoder installation into a proto 2000 ho gp9. This was performed by our friends from dcc xpress installations. By signing up you agree to receive emails from proto with news, special offers, promotions and other information. 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.
Apr 18, 2011 this is a proto 2000 nickel plate gp30, nkp 900, which i changed to frisco lettering, and added a few details. Ready auction house auction catalog collectible train. Mar 14, 2012 2 responses to ho proto 2000 gp9 gear box ted says. This thing seems to have a lot of slop in the truck gears causing binding and hop. New listing proto 2000 gp9 locomotive phase iii ho scale no. Installing sound decoder in blue box proto 2000 gp9 question. Comparative performance of four methods for high throughput glycosylation analysis of immunoglobulin g in genetic and epidemiological research. I have three life like proto 2000 gp9s, and one walthers proto 2000 gp7. Sign up for emails sign up to receive the latest info on new proto products, special offers and more. With milling of the frame, dxi has been able to utilize a asmb2 nc, ka4 keep alive and univsh4c wowsound kit. Aug, 2020 the lifelike proto gp9 ii is 8 pin dcc ready. An extensive dcc instruction manual for the qsi quantum decoder, including a list of all. Good evening, im hoping for some suggestions on a problem im having with a recently acquired proto 2000 gp9 ii. Dec, 2011 i just got a proto 2000 gp7 all apart for a repaint except for one problem.
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