What preorders are you eagerly awaiting? I ran this loco all weekend and REALLY love the newer sound set. The older PS2 variants pretty much sound like SD40-2's, so these newer PS3 units sound much nicer, and prototypical IMHO. Together, they sound great since no two locos sound the same in real life. I hope you enjoy!
Great engine and the layout is really coming together! I grabbed these as well. I didn't like the horn off the bat as I swapped mine with one from the older SD35's, but I def agree with the improved engine sounds. Enjoy!
@pointstrains appreciate it! I’ve changed horns and prime movers in a few of mine as well, but I’m going to leave this one alone. I might actually change the PS2 unit’s sound file though lol
Hello my name is calvin. I was wondering if you know anyone that will upgrade a ps2 steam engine to ps3 for me. Please let me know. PS your video's are good. THANK'S
Hi Calvin. Converting from PS2 to PS3 is as simple as replacing the main board located in the tender. MTH sells the PS2/3 stacker boards on their website. If you have a 5v PS2 board, you may want to do a full PS3 upgrade which would entail changing all the harnesses and lights to LED, since separating the main driver board and the sound board is nearly impossible without causing damage. If you have a 3v PS2 board, it is literally a plug and play swap as all of the harness pins plug back into the new board, along with the updated heatsink mount that MTH sells. Separating the power board and sound board is easy on the 3v board sets. If you aren't personally comfortable with the swap, most authorized MTH dealers have a repair tech on their payroll and will offer that service as well.
What preorders are you eagerly awaiting? I ran this loco all weekend and REALLY love the newer sound set. The older PS2 variants pretty much sound like SD40-2's, so these newer PS3 units sound much nicer, and prototypical IMHO. Together, they sound great since no two locos sound the same in real life. I hope you enjoy!
A terrific channel...always an enjoyable video. Thanks Steve 👍
@@jamesmelchin2873 Thanks Jim. I appreciate your support!
Great engine and the layout is really coming together! I grabbed these as well. I didn't like the horn off the bat as I swapped mine with one from the older SD35's, but I def agree with the improved engine sounds. Enjoy!
@pointstrains appreciate it! I’ve changed horns and prime movers in a few of mine as well, but I’m going to leave this one alone. I might actually change the PS2 unit’s sound file though lol
Beautiful! Huge Chessie fan!
@@clearlycaribbeanreb2895 best railroad livery, ever!
Sounds awesome! Can't go wrong with Chessie System....
Thanks! Chessie has always been one of our favorites!
Great vidio, like the loco, might be my next.Thanks for the morning coffee...
@@caseyvillemodelrailroad3877 glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for visiting
I ordered both chessie units plus a B&O version from Pats trains.
Can always count on Pat to do something cool with the custom runs
I have the WM version. It's great. Yes that's a CSX renumbering.
That WM is calling my name, lol
Wow
@@pearsooo6972 thanks for watching!
LONG LIVE THE CAT!!!! 🐈
@@XBOXShawn12thman for sure!!!
Very nice Chessie engine Steve.
@@huntercoleman460 thanks Hunter. I waited a looong time for it to arrive
Hello my name is calvin. I was wondering if you know anyone that will upgrade a ps2 steam engine to ps3 for me. Please let me know. PS your video's are good. THANK'S
Hi Calvin. Converting from PS2 to PS3 is as simple as replacing the main board located in the tender. MTH sells the PS2/3 stacker boards on their website. If you have a 5v PS2 board, you may want to do a full PS3 upgrade which would entail changing all the harnesses and lights to LED, since separating the main driver board and the sound board is nearly impossible without causing damage. If you have a 3v PS2 board, it is literally a plug and play swap as all of the harness pins plug back into the new board, along with the updated heatsink mount that MTH sells. Separating the power board and sound board is easy on the 3v board sets. If you aren't personally comfortable with the swap, most authorized MTH dealers have a repair tech on their payroll and will offer that service as well.
@@TheLEMRR Thank you for the information, I'll give you the first time try.
Hope it turns out well
Made in China? Count me out
As is your right. I wish they could be affordably manufactured in the USA.