I have a non-powered Lionel ac6000. It was bought without any guts at a good price. I put an extra ERR board in to control lights, couplers and smoke. In order to upgrade to power, it would require two motors, and power trucks along with some small additional parts. If the parts were purchased on the 1/2 price sale it would cost at around $90. My 2 questions are: is this a good idea financially and if this was done would the powered engine MU well with a legacy AC6000?
Marty
Replies sorted oldest to newest
Assuming power is by ERR it won’t MU with Legacy. Different speed steps.
Pete
Pete,
Thanks for the help.
Marty
You could consider an upgrade to Legacy, buy the AC6000 RCMC at the half-price sale. Consider buying the matching RS-Lite board and add sound, it'll make a big difference.
John,
I looked at that option but in addition to all the other parts that I would need put me way over budget.
Marty
John
I agree that would be the way to go but it's about $50 for powered wheels and about $ 40 for motors which puts me way over what I wanted to spend. it may be a project for the future.
Marty
Well, I can't help the mechanical prices, the motors are actually $25 for the pair, but the trucks are another $50 as you say.
Access to this requires an OGR Forum Supporting Membership
