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How to add speed control to 2001 Atlas Dash 8-40B diesel engine

I recently purchased a brand new Atlas Dash 8-40B that was catalogged in 2001. Not a mark on the wheels or rollers. At first it came alive with sound and lights. Seemed like it was going to be a winner but it wouldn't move. After some investigation, I removed the trucks, cleaned out the grease that had turned to glue after twenty years, greased and away she went.

All operates great but she doesn't have speed control. I have been told it has SAW electronics and to add seed control would require replacing the electronics with ERR Cruise Commander.

So my question(s) is, what options do I have? The near $300 cost to add ERR Cruise Commander and a sound setup seems a bit steep for an engine I paid $82 for. Granted I am dollars ahead and this is a beautiful engine, but I'm hoping for a less costly solution.

Another question is if I go with Cruise Commander can I retain the sound board already onboard? The horn sound is awesome.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Frank

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