Disconnect Proto-2?

Don't both PS-2 and Locosounds have speed control by default?  So they should both operate together.

I can't answer either question, but both PS2 and Locosounds have speed control (cruise).

I was going to say I doubt you can find any Locosounds boards, but you could do a search on their website to find the latest engine that was offered with Locosounds and when it was.

I'm presently removing a Locosound system out of a RK 2-8-0 and installing PS2.  I also have the a RK RS3 with Locosounds.  The only issue I ever had with the RS3 was that on occasion, below 50 degrees in the layout room (garage), the engine wouldn't change direction until it got above 50 degrees.  I have since moved my layout inside the house and it has worked fine since.

I really like the sound of the RS3, the 2-8-0 isn't nearly as nice as engines with PS2 sounds, the whistle is very monotone.

Does your PS2 in the RS3 work?  Would you consider a trade (both Locosounds guts) for the PS2 guts?

What your saying sound familiar. I will check both engines to make sure they are in default mode. The RS3 with PS-2 idles differently than the one with just "loco sounds".

The MTH 2007 RTR catalog lists some engines with Locosounds.  That's only 5 years ago, maybe the best thing to do is call MTH and ask.

Bob,

My layout is also in the garage, so I might have the same problem with your RS3 board. Although, I live in TX (Houston) and the garage on occasion gets down to the "fridge" 50 degrees

Rockyroad,  The lights are a function of the PS-2 board.  No way to remove PS-2 and still have a functioning engine.

The Locosound boards are still available as a repair part, but a dealer/tech would only have access to get it.

You could upgrade you LS RS-3 to a PS-2 as another alternative.

As Bob stated, both have cruise, but I imagine the characteristics may be different enough that you can't run them together as a MU if that is what you are asking.  G

Rockyroad,

I understand, I wouldn't take the chance either with it outside.

That problem bugged me for almost a year.  I would take it in the house to figure out the problem and it would work every time.  It finally dawned on me and that's what prompted me into moving the layout upstairs.