Mister_Lee posted:Thanks for bringing up this topic! i am changing eras with my motive power and rolling stock (back-dating) and I have a Lionel H-15-44 in McGinnis-era orange and black with a bad board and I’d been wondering if replacing the bad board with up-to-date ERR electronics would help salability. You’ve convinced me that it isn’t worth the bother and expense.
I think your situation is a little different. Let’s say the engine is worth $300 if it is fully operational. With a bad board it may only bring $100-150. It might make sense to get it working before trying to sell it.