Can anyone give me a rough estimate of how many cars (standard O gauge) that a Williams GP9 can comfortably handle?

Also, at what consist size would you add a 2nd powered unit?

Finally, would a second powered unit allow you to run the consist at a lower speed?

Thanks much. Pau

Good afternoon.  Have any of you had any of your engines professionally weathered?  If so, are you happy with how it turned out (i.e. would you do it again or do you regret doing it)?  Appreciate any thoughts you have.  Thanks.

Hello all,
I have a new Williams GP-38.  Is there any operating sequence or procedure I should follow when putting a new engine on the track? That is, is there a recommended "break-in" and, if so, how should the unit be run?  Thanks much. Paul

Thanks for the comments and clarification on using 'MU'.

Follow-up to ASQtec:
1) Are your "multi-units" coupled together or uncoupled (and therefore only "appear" to be MU)?
2) If coupled, do you have any push/pull issues with the units?
3) Is it easy to change the e unit so that the second powered unit starts up in reverse?

Thanks again. Paul

I have a Williams GP9 powered unit and the companion dummy unit.  I was considering buying an additional powered unit and lashing them together.  Has anyone had any experience lashing 2 powered units?
Do they pull together okay?
Do they in fact increase the pulling power to run more rolling stock?
Any issues or advice?

Thanks much. Paul

Thanks JP. I'll give one of those a try.

I recently acquired a Williams CNW F7 ABA set (new old stock).  The windshield on the powered A unit is detached and is in the interior of the shell. Not a problem to get at but what is the best adhesive to use to re-attach?  I ask because plastic on plastic glues can be a bit peculiar.  Thanks. Paul

Hello all,
I'm a relatively new convert to the Williams product line.  I'm looking for some info on an F7 (Santa Fe Red Warbonnet paint scheme).  It is listed as 4309 (product line number?) #4051 (Cab number?).  I'm coming up short in my google searches.
Can anyone provide:
1) Catalog year of the above?
2) Would the unit have the 6 amp reverse board?
3) Would the unit have TruBlast II sound?

If I told you that there is an Ebay listing for the above with a C-8 Like New rating at a buy it now price of $85 would that be a good deal (assuming of course that the C-8 is accurate...I've had limited, and mixed, results with Ebay)?
Thanks for your help. 
Paul

Thanks Joe.  I'll double check the track connections, and as you said it may need a fresh lube.  Thanks again. Paul

I have Williams F3 Diesel (20185) that has been in storage for a while (I want my kids to enjoy the hobby but pre-kindergarten twins is asking for trouble).  I put the power unit on the track the other day and it started/ran sluggish.  Any thoughts?  Thanks.  Paul

This may be a Williams item pre-Bachmann.  Did Williams make the above?  If so, do you know which catalog year and/or model number (e.g. GP210, GP211, etc.)?

Thanks.

Paul