Just picked up a Proto 2000 0-6-0 last week for a good price. Pre-owned, but little used. Detail is very nice (chains on tender trucks, grate shakers, etc.). This one is DC only, so I wired up a test track using an ancient DC transformer and was very impressed with how smooth and quiet this model is. It also pulls better than I expected - 11 cars on the straight and level without wheelspin (if I accelerate slowly.). Not bad for a 6.8 ounce locomotive.
I'm currently converting it to DCC, which is not exacly plug and play, but not too difficult (requires replacing light bulbs). I need to source an NMRA 8 pin plug to complete as the decoders I have laying around don't have plugs.
I'm considering sound for this - does anyone have any familiarity with how / where the speakers are mounted for the sound version of this engine?
Matt
I'm currently converting it to DCC, which is not exacly plug and play, but not too difficult (requires replacing light bulbs). I need to source an NMRA 8 pin plug to complete as the decoders I have laying around don't have plugs.
I'm considering sound for this - does anyone have any familiarity with how / where the speakers are mounted for the sound version of this engine?
Matt