@IRON HORSE posted:I have upgraded twice because I fried the boards. In both cases I upgraded to PS2 and PS3. As I recall, the cost ran between $250-300 each time with labor. Is TMCC an easier, less expensive upgrade? Can a non tech guy like me do it myself? Cost matters, of course, because in some cases you might as well buy a new engine versus upgrading an older, used one, right? I have PS1 engines that I like but not sure I would want to put money into them to upgrade. I appreciate your insight.
For some of us ( quite a few) some of the thrill is breathing new life into a derelict, dead, or otherwise non-feature full locomotive or whatever,…..it’s kinda our cup of tea, …naturally we scope out the right price and try to keep a budget in mind,….doesn’t always work out, but most times it can still be way cheaper than buying new,….even with having it outsourced……the features you want in doing a TMCC or even a legacy swap, will determine final costs,….there’s no real set cost in upgrading or modding a locomotive, it’s a case by case study,……..if you find it a burden, then naturally it’s not for you,…of course if you dive into the wonderful world of DIY, then the savings come back to you,…..I find the Hudsons I build have all but whistle steam, can spit out wooden nickels, and still half the cost of a comparable new one at 1100-1200 bucks ,….
Pat
