So I just like many of you have a small fleet of PS-2 locomotives which were made at various points during the period PS-2 was used. Some of these engines are 15 or more years in service but not run all that frequently. My experience is that they all seemed to start and run in DCS and I usually let the engine sit on the track for about an hour before starting up if it hasn't run in some time.
I was curious about whether the original batteries MTH supplied with these should be replaced with New Batteries or BCRsi . I recall in the past folks saying they never had any battery problems with PS-2 locos but thought I would ask for opinions. Would like to hear about your experience with these batteries and need for replacement.
Also how do you tell if its 9volt, 5 volt or 3 volt boards and batteries. Thinking this would impact the type of BCR one might replace a PS-2 battery with.
Are there any specific engines that did exhibit battery related operational issues which might require battery replacement .
