Newbie question re. Proto 2000 E8/9, Item # 8707

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Well not really a newbie as I’m actually a modeler of German railways (Märklin-based), but new to US prototype models.

Spurned on by a friend I recently bought a Proto 2000 E8/9, Item # 8707 on eBay and noticed that one of the numberboards was missing. Not being at all familiar with the US dealer/spare parts network I thought I’d ask what the best place to get these spare parts might be. I realize that shipping will far exceed the price of the parts…

Due to a lack of DC track I may let the engine run on my DC tram line with gentle curves, or convert at some later date…

Many thanks for your input.

Peter

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What I’d suggest, is to call Walthers, the owner and producer of the Proto 2000 line. Usually, their parts and customer service is very good.

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Did that and parts are on the way…

Many thanks.

p.

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Did you check prototype photo’s to see if the real engine was missing the number board?

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Sorry, I couldn’t resist. Walthers now owns Proto 2000 so email them and see if they have parts to replace the missing one.