Proto 2000 Heritage 2-8-8-2 repair

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Steven2007

How should I get around to inserting the tender PCB from the P2k into the Rivarossi?

Just exactly how was this listed and sold?  As a project?  Where is 'the tender PCB from the P2K' if not already mounted and connected?

I'd certainly pursue this with eBay Concierge but it's likely to depend on what the seller indicated in the listing.  I'd also file a claim ASAP with UPS about the damage -- don't throw away any of the packaging before they resolve that.

[richhotrain]

I'll make that 4 for 4. Return it and be done with it.

I wouldn't blame UPS for this. How well was the loco packaged? I have had nothing but good experience with UPS.

Rich

[ATLANTIC CENTRAL]

Send it back, sounds like a rip off and a problem to me.

Sheldon

["JaBear"]

Trainman440

Honestly, if I were you, Id return the item. That engine sounds like a nightmare. Those drawbars that LL used are a nightmare to repair/replace.

While I’m up for a challenge, Charles is unfortunately right!

If it still has the original Proto 2000 coupler, and that the coupler is the same arrangement as the one I had to replace on my Heritage 2-10-2. I had to virtually strip the engine right down to do the replacement.

 

That said, could you provide a photo because I’m wondering what butchery modification was done for the Rivarossi tender to work, if it actually did!

 

Cheers, the bearer of bad tidings Bear.

[Trainman440]

You can get drawbar replacements from Walthers depending on how lucky you are. 

The PCB should be a standard JST plug, search on ebay for "6 pin micro JST" and you should find some similar items. No way to know for sure.

Honestly, if I were you, Id return the item. That engine sounds like a nightmare. Those drawbars that LL used are a nightmare to repair/replace. Coupled with broken cab, and a mismatched tender, youre looking for one heck of a time! 

PS a working proto 2000 drawbar will not connect to a Rivarossi tender. Rivarossi use a hole and pin system whereas Proto 2000 used a snap fit clamp IIRC.

Good luck either way!

Charles

 

[Steven2007]

Well my N&W Y3 arrived today. Unfortunately it took quite the beating during shipping from Pennsylvania to California(thanks a lot UPS). I have a broken drawbar and cab. How may I go about ordering replacements? Life-Like has long been gobbled up by Walthers. Also, the original owner replaced the tender with one from the Rivarossi Y6B. How should I get around to inserting the tender PCB from the P2k into the Rivarossi?