QSI's QS-3000: Pro's & Con's

Henry J.OGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I'm just looking for some view's on the QS-3000 system by QSI. I have an SGL Reading G3 Pacific that I started to 'break-in' last night. I followed the supplied QS-3000 'basic operation manual' to get it running. Also, down loaded the PDF manual last night and will start reading it through the week.

I am running this engine on a loop of track powered by an MTH Z-4000, through the DCS system(TIU - variable #1, Remote setting to start at 0 Volts).

Basically, I want to leave the engine as is. Unless there is a 'very good' reason to change it out. With just three hours of break-in, the starting response is better(though I think the DCS remote .5 Volt increment adjustment is helping). I sort of remember reading that these had the tendency to be 'jerky' a slow speed. So far, I'm not seeing that.

After the initial break-in, I will clean and relube the gear box per the instructions and see how it responds. Plus, start to work with the rest of the set-up and features.

Henry J.

7/10/1212:57 PM

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ReadingFanOGR Forum Member

I have No. 210 and she runs like a Hamilton watch. I have heard about "jerky" operation but I have not seen that in mine. I have also seen one or two others in operation and they ran smoothly.

I agree that you should leave it as is. Keep the gearbox and drive train cleaned and lubricated.

A few years ago, my MTH Premier GP30 5513 (MT -2073LP) began to act balky. I installed a BCR to prevent a scrambled chip. Starting up, I apply 10 volts to the track for 1 minute. Then I turn the voltage down, push the DIRECTION button, and the Geep runs and sounds great. I have installed a BCR in all my QSI systems. I'll suggest that to you.

Good luck with your G3. She and her sisters and their 2000-series semistreamlined ("blimp") cars are works of art.

7/10/122:06 PM

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Henry J.OGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

ReadingFan,

I have #219 and "The King Coal" set of 'blimps' (I will run these together at Christmas time on the 'Living Room & Dining Room Floor RR' )

Do you run your G3 with a convention transformer or through DCS or TMCC?

Henry J

7/10/124:20 PM

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ReadingFanOGR Forum Member

I have #210 and the "Schuylkill." They ran past my house.

I use a Z-4000.

I photographed my 210 on my Carpet Central Christmas layout. I'll try to get a better photo of the consist. I have the two add-on cars. It's hard to get the whole train in one photo.

This is a club layout.

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7/10/124:42 PM

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Southwest HiawathaOGR Forum Member

Here's the best source for information on QS-3000. Art is the factory authorized service guy for QSI's 0 gauge products, and he probably knows more about them than anybody else on the planet.

http://www.the-scaled-tin-rail.com/

7/10/124:45 PM

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Henry J.OGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

ReadingFan,

That looks great on the club layout! (I also have the extra cars for the King Coal). Are you using all of the features?

Southwest Hiawatha,

I will contact Art at the website you provided.

Thanks.

Henry J.

7/10/1210:13 PM

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