3 Rail to 2 Rail Locomotive Conversions

Justin AcunaOGR Forum Member

I'm currently in 3RS, but recently I've been thinking about moving over to 2 rail. As part of this train of thought, I went thru the 2-Rail Scale Forum, looking for information on converting steam and diesel locomotives and lighted/ sound equipped rolling stock (yes, I know it'd be easier to sell what I've got and buy pure 2 rail engines, but I have a personal preference for TMCC/Legacy). Here's what's still a bit of a grey area for me:

1) How are the pickups fabricated and mounted.

2) Can 2 rail lighted rolling stock run on 2 rail AC-powered track. If not, what would have to be done?

--As an aside, I can make a separate thread that contains all the pages on converting 3 rail stuff to 2 rail if that's something that'd interest people--

Thanks.

1/21/2212:58 PM

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