I run bcrs in my proto 1 locos. Just picked up a berkshire thats proto 1 and the battery wont hold a charge. LHS has bcrs but he reccomends the new battery for proto 1 instead of a bcr. He is an mth repair center. Any suggestions?
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Bottom line, if you are looking to hold onto this loco for over a year, get the BCR. No worries, NO leaky batteries in storage, etc.
I dont plan to get rid of any of my trains....lol
Well you now know the answer to your question. Get it and no worries!
I'm going on about 7 years with a BCR in the MTH Burlington Zephyr. Never a problem.
It just puzzled me that he reccomended against it. I bought one anyway and just installed it. I run them in my other ps1 locos without issue.
I've never had a problem with a BCR in any MTH engine! Other than being a little oversize for the plastic holders. I just break off the plastic tab at the top with pliers and use a piece of 2 sided tape to secure the BCR in the holder. The BCR will probably never have to come out.
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Where do you get a bcr? Are their different types? I have a railking mowhawk with a nine volt type battery from mth . Been sitting for years and I am getting the engine fixed so I might as well install the bcr while I am at it. Thanks for the help guys!
BCR is the way to go, Both my diesel have them for years now with no problems.
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