Upgraded engine, what is it?

It appears to be Train America Studios EOB. Check for a tach sensor on the motor.

Pete

I will need to open up the engine to check for that.  Since I don't have a manual, I'll need to research how to open this up.  If this is TAS EOB and has a tach sensor, would you operate this like a TMCC engine?

@Kenjr posted:

I will need to open up the engine to check for that.  Since I don't have a manual, I'll need to research how to open this up.  If this is TAS EOB and has a tach sensor, would you operate this like a TMCC engine?

Yes it works like TMCC. Here is the manual.

https://ogrforum.com/...20EOB%20Complete.pdf

Pete

Ken, is this your engine or does someone want you to fix it because it doesn’t work?

Pete

Unless you want to spend hundreds of dollars, I'd just see if I could get the TAS TMCC installation working.

This is an engine from someone that recently passed away.  It was given to me by family to check out what they have and potentially sell for them if I didn't want it.  I also have an M-1 turbine to look over and a Berkshire; all previous PS1 Premier.  When I checked the berk it was missing all the electronics, but still had some wiring, motor with tach strip and reader, speaker.  I haven't checked turbine yet.

On Allegheny, all of the traction tires are cracked or missing, so suspect hasn't been used in a while.  I think I will first follow John's advice and see if I can get this working; it is a beautiful engine in very nice condition.  I only have one loop I could run this so I'm not likely to keep it. 

Thanks for the feedback and recommendations.

Ken

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

Unless you want to spend hundreds of dollars, I'd just see if I could get the TAS TMCC installation working.

Interesting seeing GRJ's comment. I remember years ago when I ran into Mike Reagan at a show, and I mentioned my thoughts of replacing TAS TMCC/EOB with ERR on an engine of mine. He gave me a sharp look and said "Why?"

In other words, the TAS TMCC/EOB is just fine, why would you want to replace it? Of course this was his baby, but, at least back then, he thought it was a perfectly good system and there was no reason to replace it. Things may have changed since then, but maybe not so much.

I still have several EOB equipped engines, but I make no secret of the fact that I prefer the ERR boards.  However, the question is, do you prefer them to the tune of $290 + installation!  Current MSRP of the ERR Cruise Commander is $159.95 and the RailSounds Commander is $129.95.  By the time you pay for installation of the ERR boards, you're easily at over $500 for a diesel, and even more to get chuffing smoke, etc on a steamer.