I think I already know the answer, but I would like to get a confirmation. When you upgrade from PS 1.0 to PS 2.0 on a ABA set [2 Powered A and Dummy B], do you need to upgrade both A Units with new boards? I would suspect that you would. I am also assuming that the Dummy B won't need any additional components, correct? Thanks!
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If you have 4 motors, you need two kits! Then you have to run the whole thing as a lashup. It becomes cost prohibitive and a crummy way to run an airline!
I am sitting here with a similar situation with components inexpensively obtained. A NYC premier ABA from the early days PS1 with 4 motors and two UP A units, each with two motors PS2 out of RTR sets and I will try to figure out whether or not I can avoid the lashup if I do swaps. Not sure I will succeed. GGG George and Gunrunner John will have to give me some advice on this effort.
Good luck to you Todd!
I think I already know the answer, but I would like to get a confirmation. When you upgrade from PS 1.0 to PS 2.0 on a ABA set [2 Powered A and Dummy B], do you need to upgrade both A Units with new boards? I would suspect that you would. I am also assuming that the Dummy B won't need any additional components, correct? Thanks!
It may be an upgrade from your operational viewpoint, but it is the same as a two unit brand new install from a dollar stand point.
(And the "slave" thing is the pits, like Lionel powered B units without sound.)
The Slave kit mod is the other alternative and saves some money. It replicates how the unit come from the factory as PS-2. The slave kit has all the harness and the B unit gets a new 10 pin harness.
The benefit of upgrading both units with upgrade kits is no more tethers. Both A units are fully independent. The disadvantage is the cost of both being upgraded and the need to run as a Lashup. G
Are slave kits even available? I seem to recall only a limited number were made, and as luck would have it, not around when I got my diesel upgrade kit (which is still in the box while I decide which unit to put it in).
I do have a PS1 "Big Blow" turbine that I'd like to upgrade eventually, but didn't consider it a candidate for my first upgrade owing to that issue.
---PCJ
The Slave kit mod is the other alternative and saves some money. It replicates how the unit come from the factory as PS-2. The slave kit has all the harness and the B unit gets a new 10 pin harness.
The benefit of upgrading both units with upgrade kits is no more tethers. Both A units are fully independent. The disadvantage is the cost of both being upgraded and the need to run as a Lashup. G
I may have spoke too soon...
I just re-read this... If I want to run the ABA set as a unit, and not independently run each A unit as a separate diesel, then all I need is to upgrade one A and slave the second A, and use the Dummy B? I don't mind the tethers, if this will get me what I want.
What would be a "round" figure for a slave board?
What model is this, it effects the amount of labor involved? The slave kit is the required piece because it includes the proper Lead A harness to send the 10 correct signals to the Slave unit, the harness for the B unit, and the new harness and slave board for the Trail Unit.
When done you can run A independent, run AA together, or run ABA all with full features in the trail A. You just can't run the trail A independent.
The Slave kit MSRP is about $150 while the Upgrade kit is $180. I usually discount the Slave kit.
You can contact me for a quote for your specific engine. G
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