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Title: proto 2000 0-8-0 info
Post by: Andy Fekete on July 15, 2007, 07:21:45 PM
does anybody have any info on the proto 2000 0-8-0 switcher? like how it runs, sounds and pulls? im thinking of getting one for my on-the-carpet version or the CNR
all help is appreciated
tyvm! ;D (thank you very much)
Title: Re: proto 2000 0-8-0 info
Post by: rogertra on July 15, 2007, 08:33:15 PM
P2K -0-8-0 runs like a Swiss watch, at least mine does.

Creeps along the track.  I have an earlier one without tender pick-ups but I added them later.  Adding the pick-ups did improve the running somewhat as the loco now never stalls.

I don't have one of the Walthers versions and if I did, I'd get it without traction tires or at least change out the traction wheels for ones without.
Title: Re: proto 2000 0-8-0 info
Post by: SteamGene on July 15, 2007, 08:55:51 PM
I have three with DCC sound.  I like them.  Two are BW and the other is AW.
Title: Re: proto 2000 0-8-0 info
Post by: Andy Fekete on July 16, 2007, 11:41:39 AM
i think that i will go ahead and get one... will take some modifying to look like the prototype though :-\ :-\
the good thing is they come with sound and dcc
Title: Re: proto 2000 0-8-0 info
Post by: Stephen Warrington on July 16, 2007, 11:01:25 PM
 :D I have two of the 0-6-0s one by LL and one from Walthers after the takeover both  are some of best running small steam I own.

Stephen
Title: Re: proto 2000 0-8-0 info
Post by: brad on July 17, 2007, 09:15:43 AM
Andy, you wont be disappointed, I have 3 first run CN models and they run perfectly. I also have a P2K 2-8-8-2 that runs like a dream.

brad
Title: Re: proto 2000 0-8-0 info
Post by: Andy Fekete on July 17, 2007, 04:01:54 PM
now before i run out and get one i need to know the annswer to the big question: what's the minimum radius for the 0-8-0 (and smallest reccomended turnout). I assume that it has dcc/sound is the correct?

ps: does anybody like my new sig?
Title: Re: proto 2000 0-8-0 info
Post by: SteamGene on July 17, 2007, 04:14:29 PM
Andy:  I THINK it will work with #4 and 18".  But I'm not positive.  In any event, 22" is always better if your layout can take it.
Gene
Title: Re: proto 2000 0-8-0 info
Post by: Andy Fekete on July 17, 2007, 04:34:08 PM
thats good to hear as im running #5 or #6 turnouts and 33 1/4' inside oval
and 35" outside oval  im gunna buy the loco and build a yard around it.
now all that remains is converting the model into the prototype it should'nt be that hard seeing as i do have a pic of it.

just need the answer to 1 buning question: does it have dcc/sound?

ps. does anybody like my new sig?
Title: Re: proto 2000 0-8-0 info
Post by: Andy Fekete on July 17, 2007, 09:52:13 PM
i just figured out by searching the walthers website that the version with dcc/sound does not come in cnr livery therefore, i will purchase decals and slap them on the loco along with the eventuall kitbash