PRRronbh posted:Rockershovel posted:I’m reminded that my KW has a modern circuit breaker installed, I discovered that when I had some electrical issues early on.
The PS1 just sounds like a lot of fiddling with the controller, for things I don’t need. I already have enough uncoupler tracks, I’m quite happy without the cab chat and conductor announcements.
What are the specs on the "modern" breaker? I have a KW that was repaired/updated with new cord, rollers and breaker years ago. I think could almost weld with it.
"Fiddling" only have to fiddle with the throttle (voltage) control and whistle?horn button to uncouple engine any where along the track. Plus have the ability to program certain feature. Back in my PS/PS-1 days I programed the whistle/horn to 100%. And programed the engine sound (steam exhaust/diesel rumble to 25% making everything so pleasant to hear.
And by the way probably anything built since mid-1985 has an electronic E-Unit that may not survive a short on the tracks powered by a older ZW or KW.
Ron
It’s the 10A one sold by various outlets for the purpose. I contacted the PO (who had overhauled it and fitted a new cable, I didn’t just buy it on spec on eBay) and he told me that he had fitted it.
