Might have fried my ps2 board or a part of it, as there was a spark and a burnt smell. Had just put in a new battery and was fooling around with the train trying to plug the tender cord into the loco when i heard the spark sound. The transformer was on and now I know to unplug it when hooking things up! Who/where should I send it to in order to get it checked out and repaired if necessary. Any range of costs? Suggestions are greatly appreciated...Thanks!!
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Only person I would recommend is GGG a member here. I was really impressed with his work and reasonable pricing on a PS2 I had problems with.
what state do you live in I'm in new jersey and can help you! as far as cost depends if the board is destroyed or could be repaired or reset! ps2 boards are no longer available but sometimes you can find one somewhere. hard to ut a cost on your train until it gets looked at.
send me an email !
Alan
If you cannot find a replacement board, just buy an electronic e unit and you're back in business with simple solid reliable operation. Over here we have run 100% conventional for the past 18 years without a single failure.
Can i upgrade this unit to ps 3...????? If so wouldn't that be a good way to go??
yes you can upgrade it to ps3 steam kit! I would first try to repair your boards!
I would be glad to do it for you!
Alan
Alan please send me an email. THANKS
email is in my profile!
amustng@aol.com
Alan
Rex K.
Welcome to the "club" of hobbyists who have fried a MTH locomotive PS-2 circuit board. I have only one MTH locomotive (the other seven are Lionel products), so it is an "orphan" on my O-gauge layout. I bought it because it had the decor scheme (NASA) I wanted, but now it's like burnt toast. I considered a repair and upgrade to PS-3, but I learned that buying a NEW version of this diesel loco costs about the same as a repair/upgrade for my EXISTING loco.
Then I considered another alternative -- have that loco converted to TMCC with ERR parts; then I could run it on my layout with existing TMCC gear -- no need to buy additional MTH control gear to optimize the performance of PS-3 for the sake of one "orphan." I found a vendor who would do that make-over. The project would cost just a little more than a MTH repair or replacement. IMHO, well worth it for compatibility with my existing control technology, comfort with TMCC, and avoiding CSSS (Control System Stress Syndrome).
I realize some MTH hobbyists may decry his "solution" and make the case that MTH technology is better than "Big L." Maybe so, maybe not -- but to each his own.
Mike Mottler LCCA 12394
Rex K posted:Alan please send me an email. THANKS
Hey Rex K, just FYi, you don't have an email address visible in your profile.
Thanks Mike! My email is now listed.
email sent ok rex gave you my number ok!
Alan
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