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Converting P2K BL-2's to DCC

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Converting P2K BL-2's to DCC
Posted by Captain Bob on Sunday, August 3, 2008 11:23 AM

I am the proud owner of 7 P2K BL-2's (yes.. I have had new gears and trucks added along with Kadee couplers and they run perfectly).

I am seriously considering switching them to DCC as I am rebuilding my layout and think that I should join the 21st century.Since I will not be doing the actual conversion my question is: Can it be done and what system do you recommend? And yes, I would like to have sound onboard as well.

All suggestions appreciated.

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Posted by cacole on Sunday, August 3, 2008 11:38 AM

I converted two P2K BL2 original run locomotives to DCC several years ago.  It required soldering because they are not DCC ready.  It has been so long ago that I don't know if sound could be added, but probably not without milling out some of the weight to make room for a speaker.

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