Removing and recycling PS3 boards

SteinzeitOGR Forum Member

I do not own any MTH locomotives, but as they are finally going to make something I "need" I'm going to get one or two. However, from reading the instruction manuals online for similar locomotives it's clear to me, as an analogue DC operator, that the MTH electronics have to go. So, some questions:

1) Are the PS3 boards all connected to locomotive carbody wiring via plugs ?

2) What is the current market price range for a set of PS3 boards ? [ It can be assumed that I would have these checked under DCS when I purchase the loco at the HS. I also realize that MTH will be making PS3 boards available 'any day now'.... .]

3) Any hints from other DC operators -- paging John Orwin -- on how to do this ? I'm guessing the motors should be wired in series.

4) If the boards are plug connected, should the loco side plug(s) be furnished with a pigtail when selling them, or is that usually provided by the new user ?

Best regards, SZ

5/19/139:46 AM

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