Deputy
Passenger
S2 Rules!!!
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Post by Deputy on Jan 4, 2007 12:06:58 GMT -5
Hi All, Just took delivery of this loco and I thought I'd post some feedback on it. This is a Jersey Central FM Trainmaster with Proto 1. It is in their Premier line. I have to admit, after seeing so much negative comments about the Proto 1 system, I was a bit worried about how it would sound. The seller had already installed a new battery and tested it, so function wasn't that big a worry. After taking off the protective foam from the trucks, I put it on the track. Proto 1 means no DCS, so I cranked up the power to 5 volts. Everything lit up as it's supposed to. Vety nice strobe light effect on the headlight. The engine sounds sounded okay to me....not as good as Proto 2, but definitely agreeable to the ear. A few more volts and she eased forward. No jerky movement like I experienced with the Lionel FM, just a smooth takeoff. As I increased the throttle the engine sounds got louder. A rapid decrease in the throttle produced the break sounds. Very cool. At zero throttle the battery kicked in and shut down the engine. The horn and bell sounded pretty nice. Again, not as good as Proto 2, but plenty loud and realistic. I didn't activate the crew chatter. I plan on a full Proto 2 upgrade on the loco.
Overall I was quite pleased with Proto 1. Only change I would make if I kept it this way is to install a J&W battery replacement. I am fully aquainted with Mr. Murphy and the Murphy Factor. But since almost all of my locos are set up for DCS (or will be eventually), Proto 2 is the way to go for me.
Dep
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