Ps2 Upgrade of Blue Comet

ObsidianOGR Forum Member

I've almost completed the PS2 upgrade of my PS1 Premier Blue Comet. I've uploaded the sound file and everything tests fine with the boiler body off. Problem is that the space inside is real tight with the added PS2 cables and I think the constant voltage board is pushing down on the tact reader. I can hear a dragging noise from near the flywheel when the cover is on. Could be some wires are getting in the way. I've already had to replace one worn tact strip.

So I'm thinking if I could get rid of the constant voltage board there would be more room for the light/smoke unit wire harness. Plus I would eliminate need for inductor which may be getting in way as well. I have some spare marker, firebox and cab light harnesses. Is there a way to power them directly from the PS2 board?

3/6/124:39 PM

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ObsidianOGR Forum Member

Gosh, no replies. Figured out what the problem was last night and got it running. It will be the star of my next video.

3/7/129:29 AM

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David MinarikOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Obsidian,

Sometimes you can run the wires around the bottom corners of the motor. This might give you the clearance you need on the top.

Dave

3/7/129:39 AM

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Susan DeatsOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Congrats on getting it running. Steam is sometimes a real pain.

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3/7/1212:56 PM

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RailRideOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Originally Posted by Obsidian:

Gosh, no replies. Figured out what the problem was last night and got it running. It will be the star of my next video.

So what did the problem turn out to be and how was it fixed? Inquiring minds think they might face the same situation

---PCJ

3/7/121:42 PM

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Bob DelbridgeOGR Forum Member

I installed PS2 in an Atlas GP9 and had the same problem, tight space.

Has anyone ever reported problems with routing cables too close to the electronics, mainly the speaker?

Obsidian, when can we see the video???

3/7/122:51 PM

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ObsidianOGR Forum Member

I took a bunch of photos to document the conversion process. I can string them into a Youtube with comments if there is an interest. Otherwise look for a clip of the Comet on my layout soon. Even though this upgrade was more of a challenge than my N&W Class J, I'm going to go ahead and convert a PS1 Greenbrier soon. Should be easier since the tender is huge and the boiler is longer than the Pacific Blue Comet.

3/7/124:14 PM

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