@John Sethian posted:All PS3 MTH Locos will run fine on 2 rail.: The loco has constant intensity directional lighting, engine start up and shut down sounds, and smoke. There are no additional functions (bell, horn, etc and squealing brakes. The engine starts up at 6.5V, and moves at 7.5 Volts. If more than 7.5 Volts is applied right away, the engine will not move to prevent sudden coupler snapping starts. In that case, lower the voltage below 6.5 Volts, and then raise it back up. You can change the volume by a pot on the underside.
For PS2 locos, its variable. Some run, some won't. But yuu can always disconnect the electronics and connect the motors and lights directly to the pickups. If you want directional ligthing connect the lights through a diode.
Have fun in 2 rail!
So, are you saying that an AC, MTH locomotive can also run on a conventional DC system? That does not sound right.
Jeff
