Just a quick note that a limited number of Proto-Sound 3.0 Diesel upgrade kits are (now) in stock again.
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Have a 30-4240-1 engine only production sample that was purchased at auction that MTH had. It is PS3, remote says engine not found. Cost me over $240.00. By the time the time I pay for shipping to you then a diagnostic charge then probably a new board. Please advise on approximate cost Email jkaczor99@gmail.com
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I don’t see the point of adding PS3 on older units. You won’t be able to capture and utilize all the features it contains due to the make-up of each model. Plus, older diesels didn’t have open lighted number boards, smoke units and better speakers either.
Can you order replacement pre-programed boards for specific subway routes, diesel type, and steam engines people have?
Expensive change just to only have limited options.
@PRR posted:Have a 30-4240-1 engine only production sample that was purchased at auction that MTH had. It is PS3, remote says engine not found. Cost me over $240.00. By the time the time I pay for shipping to you then a diagnostic charge then probably a new board. Please advise on approximate cost Email jkaczor99@gmail.com
It's impossible to quote a price based on that information. It could be a board replacement, but it could also be something very simple. Finally, there are failures on the PS/3 boards that can be repaired for a lot less than a new board. I think the only way you're going to know is to either open it up and diagnose it yourself or take it to a repair shop to have it looked at.
This is a 2017 PS3 only 3 Years old!
@PRR posted:This is a 2017 PS3 only 3 Years old!
That's why I was answering the maintenance question, not commenting about the three year post. 
Not saying it is a 3 year post. MTH's last auction bib on the 30-4240-1. Won the bid on an engine that will not run. It was a production sample. Have over $250 in this engine/ Wanted it because it is a Veterans addition which Iam. Had it on the track remote says "looking for engine" then it will state "engine out of range". It is a PS3. On reading some of your comments the sound board my be out of it. MTH will pull a good board out put it in one that needs repaired then put the bad board in the production sample. Talked to a customer service person he stated as fact.
John, Here is my email address
jkaczor99@gmail.com send me an email will give you my cell # we can discuss shipping, diagnostic charge, total repair plus shipping back
