Looking for best price in BCR 1 and 2. Don't want pay in full retail. Thanks!
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I would contact Catoctin Mountain Trains to verify what Paul has in stock. Since he is closing and if you are buying a lot, he may be able to work a deal.
As of 2/14/15 Catoctin Mountain Trains Does NOT have any more BCR's.
J&W electronics.
I just purchased a bcr 2 last week off of e-bay. $25.00 shipped. I was prepared to purchase from J&W until if discovered I had to fill out an order form and would have to pay $6.00 shipping. That led me to believe that they would prefer I purchased it from a dealer, which I completely understand, and give them credit for not underselling their dealers.
It works great. I don't have to worry about battery condition anymore, and it was easier for me than building my own and hoping it works.
Thanks everybody! 
Do the BCR2's work well for PS2.0 engines? I've read inconsistent reviews on these and am hesitant.
If you catch J&W at a show you may get a quantity discount. I seem to remember getting a deal on a handful a few years ago at York.
Brad
Originally Posted by Paul Kallus:
Do the BCR2's work well for PS2.0 engines? I've read inconsistent reviews on these and am hesitant.
There is an issue with the BCR2 and some (not all) 3v PS/2 motherboards. The board will not accept any changes to the locomotive information (name change, etc.). This is apparently because the BCR does not trip the sensor that tells the board that there is a fully charged battery in place. I am not sure of the details but this information came from a certified MTH tech who has done a lot of beta testing for MTH, and he demonstrated it for me at his house. I do not know how to tell which locomotives have this problem and which do not.
I see no real need for a BCR in a 3v PS/2 unit. All 3v units have charger ports; I just make sure that if I'm going to run one that hasn't been run in a while, I charge it up first. In fact, the only BCR I've put in a PS/2 locomotive of any kind was a 9v BCR in an old Bi-Polar that needed a new battery. That one does not have a charger port and taking a Bi-Polar apart is such a PITA that I never want to do it again.
Here you go. e-mail: jandwelectronics@yahoo.com
Welcome to the J&W Electronicsweb site, dedicated to the model railroader. We specialize in electronic circuits to enhance the operation of your model railroad. We are now offering the BCR(Battery Component Replacement) for your Lionel* and M.T.H.engines (PS1 and PS2 engines with nine volt batteries). It is a permanent replacement circuit for the 9 volt battery. It eliminates the problems associated with dead batteries.
If you store or display your engines and decide to run them, you may find that the M.T.H. engine will not operate, or the M.T.H. and the Lionel* sound system will not shut down properly because of a dead battery. The BCR can be installed and afterapplying power for one minute in the reset position (first position when the engine is turned on), the engine will operate again, just like having a fully charged battery.
The BCR looks like a 9 volt battery,works like a 9 volt battery, but doesn't act like a 9 volt battery. It fits in your 9 volt battery holder and connects to the 9 volt battery clip. There are no extra wires to deal with, no modification necessary on any engine. This device allows you to store or display your engines and never need to charge your battery to operate them. After one minute of applying power, at 10 volts or more, to activate the BCR, the engine will be able to fully operate. No longer do you have to replace the battery or be concerned about the battery leaking and damaging your engine. The BCR can be left in the engine indefinitely. After turning the power off to the track, the BCR will hold a charge for 2 to 3 hours, depending on the engine. If you have not operated the engine in 2 to 3 hours, power up the engine in the reset position, for one minute at 10 volts or more.
Patent # 7282892
Now available theBCR 2(used in the PS 2 three volt systems)We are an authorized QSI or MTH PS 1 service station and can reprogram or repair PS1 and PS2 engines
Specials Proto Sound 1 engines reprogrammed $25.00
Proto Sound 2 upgrades $250.00 All non MTH engines add $25.00
Buy 10 BCRs for $249.50($24.95 each) and receive one free That's $22.68 per BCR or a savings of $24.95 Buy 10 BCR2s for $199.50($19.95each) and receive one free That's $18.14 per BCR2 or a savings of $19.95
Be sure to mention this offer when you place your order
Buy 10 BCRs for $249.50($24.95 each) and receive one free That's $22.68 per BCR or a savings of $24.95 Buy 10 BCR2s for $199.50($19.95each) and receive one free That's $18.14 per BCR2 or a savings of $19.95
Be sure to mention this offer when you place your order
