Thanks Den.
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Virginian EL-2B electrics.
Video: yard test:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxCuUIL_xvA
I was assembling this engine last month but needed another TCS KAM-4 decoder.
These decoders have no sound. Electrics only make a 'humming' sound so I see no need to install a sound decoder plus I know of no one that makes a decoder for 'electric' motive power.
One engine had the decoder installed.
The decoder conveniently fits under the universal shaft.
Both engines programmed into the 'roster' (A and B unit).
Nice that the 'throttle' screen is 'working'.
Initial test of the motors to insure correct 'wire orientation'.
Connector from 'drive unit' to the 'super structure'.
BEFORE:
AFTER:
Assembled.
These were the largest 2-unit coupled set of electrics made.
To the left is the GN W-1 electric which was the largest single unit electric made at about 101'; even the leading and trailing trucks were powered.
Each engine has 16 powered wheels (8 axles) so a total of 32 (16 axles) powered wheels.
Lights, also, added under each ladder.
Unusual 'name plate' as one side had 'VIRGINIAN' and the other has 'VGN'.
The 'box' had a 'draw bar' to connect the 2 units but I opted for 'Kadees' as it'll be easier to 'handle them'.
The prototype had the engines permanently coupled so I'm guessing there was not a 'front and rear' plus it was unlikely that they would 'fit' on a turntable.
'Windows' were added.
Top views.
Surprised at how heavy they are so I didn't added any additional weight.
All the 'main' gears were cracked and I had to replace them.
The truck gears were good but I bought some brass gears 'just in case'!
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Next will, probably, be the 1999 last Tenshodo engine imported; UP 4-6-6-4 challenger.
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I added a fireman (a Weston figure) to the Erie L-1 0-8-8-0 camelback.
Some canopy glue used to 'secure' him!
Some black soft foam for the 'coal load'.
