So, that PS1 engine that I was looking at was actually produced as a PS2 engine. Do I need a battery to operate it? I don't think it's been run, or at least not in a long time, so anything else I need to know, besides the normal oil/grease/smoke stuff?
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Yes it does need the battery if ps2 5 volt or ps2 3 volt system. Make sure u use the right battery 8.4 volt for ps2 5 volt and ps2 3 volt 3.6 volt battery.
Do they come with them?
ps2 3 volt 3.6 volt battery.
That would be a 2.4 volt battery for a 3 volt PS2 engine.
Sorry Barry i couldn't remember the voltage on the 3 volt battery.
The early PS 2.0 engines used the 8.4 rechargeable batteries, same as the PS 1.0 engines. You can find these just about anyplace. The rechargeable batteries in the later PS 2.0 engines also include the wiring and a female connecter.
I do have the Premier Pennsy S1 with PS 2.0 from 2003 and it has two regular AA rechargeable batteries.
You might want to invest in the MTH battery charger. It will charge both the 8.4 V and 2.4 V batteries. The PS 2.0 engines, except for the very first ones, have a battery charging port on the engine.
Well, I just had the thought to look at the owner's manual. It says it has the 2.4 volt battery. I charged it for probably about 10 minutes, as per the instructions (well, they say 15, but I got anxious), and the sounds worked well half way around the layout, and as I slowly sent it back and forth through my bascule bridge, to check clearances. Once I started going again, the sound began to break up, so it is sitting downstairs charging, which is the most uneasy feeling, having the layout on for a long period of time without me there...
Anyway, it is responding very well, considering it was cataloged seven years ago and it seems to have never been run! (still had the foam packing in the wheels and railings, the auction listing said it had never been run, and there was ZERO wear on the rollers)
You'll want to get yourself one of these little gizmos. You can plug it in and charge your engine anywhere and you won't need power the layout.
This one fits both types of charging sockets used by MTH for their PS2 locomotives (earlier version and current version).
The charm of tinplate is just irresistible!
Thanks guys! I will definitely be looking into one of those chargers!
I believe a PS-2 engine will run without a battery. If I remember correctly the engine has to be reloaded into the handheld every time. Also, the board will lose power on dirty track. I think this can also cause your sound to become garbled on dirty track.
Will it work. Yes. Should you do it, Probably not.
Mike i would get a BCR for your engine those BCR's last a life time. I have two of them they have worked flawless. http://www.jandwelectronics.com/index.htm
That's a good idea. I have heard good things about them. How are they with charging? Do they take as long? Could I still use one of those MTH chargers?
Mike all u do put the engine on the track then turn transformer up less then 10 volts for one min. its charged. I sent u link for the site you can read up on it more.
Thanks for all your help!
Your welcome Mike!!!!
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