3RS-ing a Commodore Vanderbilt

Norton thinks they’re from the 763. 

Mario, 

I know this topic is well over two years old, but if you can help me explain the wiring arrangements to operate and control the original RailSounds 2/2.5 board (as well as the ElectroCoupler and back up light) with the new Cruise Commander, I'd really appreciate it.

I'm doing the same with the Chesapeake & Ohio Yellowbelly Hudson that came out a year before this locomotive, and they likely have the same wiring requirements.

Please stay tuned for an update coming soon… 😉

thanks to @harmonyards!

…paint is done. Thanks @harmonyards!

- Mario

After driving 28 hours, 14 hours each way, I’m back from @harmonyards’ workshop with the CV freshly painted and lettered.  I was able to insert the back head today…

As I get time alone, you’ll slowly see it come together for final assembly.

Thanks!

- Mario

It’s people!

I drilled through the existing mounting holes for the rear of the cab through the seat for some MTH figures. Then turned down the mounting screws to slide inside the screw holes and mount them from the bottom. I found a bottle of oily black to simulate the leather seats and window arm rests.

Thanks!

- Mario

She's really a beauty now Mario - You done well son!

Some pictures that you’re not going to see on the other thread…

Shared by @harmonyards

more to come…

So after our test run, it seems I had a dead Chuff Generator, and there was some mechanical difficulties from the road crew, so back to the shops @harmonyards. There, the mechanical shop was able to find some serious issues which were quickly dispatched.

some serious power…

some serious weight for the tireless drivers…

lowered to match the tender height…

and some serious fine tuning…

next? Restore the awesome sounds…

Thanks Pat!

- Mario

Another video…