Reply to "3v or 5v for MTH 30-1306 ?"

Lehigh74OGR Forum Member

@Dallas Joseph posted:
Have you had it long Bob ?
Any particular issues ? It's been quite some time since I purchased a proto 2 . I did put BCRs in them and haven't had any problems. Have you tried the BCRs ? 🤔

The PRR 2-8-8-2 was one of the first PS2 locos I bought (NOS) in 2011. I replaced the batteries in 2015 with Radio Shack 2301144. Not sure if they are still available, but I’m sure there are plenty of others that will do the job. I didn’t use a BCR at the time because I didn’t want to solder in a plug for the BCR. Not sure if you can plug a BCR (or one of John’s SBRs) directly into the board. This engine has been very reliable for me. The last time I lubed it in 2018 it had 230 hours and 2130 trouble free miles.

9/25/2010:35 PM

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