I have a 20-3056-1 (first issue) ATSF Texas steamer in which I would like to replace the battery with a BCR. This is a Proto-2 locomotive but I don't know if it is 3-volt or 5-volt. Does anyone here know? Also, which BCR should I use?
You help is very much appreciated....
Thanks,
Alan
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Hi Alan I was trying to look this engine up on the MTH site, but that product number is not working. The only product number that comes up is 20-3056-1 not 30-3056-1.
I'm I correct
Alex
Alex...sorry, I made a mistake. You are correct....it should be 20-3056-1...
Thanks for catching this...
Alan
Hi Alan I looked at all the part lists and manuals and can't find anything. If you don't find out by tomorrow morning I will ask Ben he will know. My guess is it's a 5volt board but I can be totally wrong.
Thanks, Alex
It is definitely a 9 volt battery for the 5 volt system. Joe
So....this is a 5 volt system?? I want to replace the battery with a BCR since I don't see a charging port on this locomotive... Anybody have experience as to which BCR works?
Thanks,
Alan
I have replaced all of my PS 1 and early PS 2 engines with BCR's. This is the one to replace the 8.4 volt battery that came with your engine. The battery currently in it should be a 2 X 1 X 5/8 inch white 9 volt looking type.
Thanks guys...I will open thr tender up tonight to see what battery it has...
Alan
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