I see that Walthers is running a sale on some of the P2K F3’s in an AB set. They are listed as powered with DCC and sound. Does anybody have one of these AB sets that might know if both units have sound decoders or is it just in one unit? If you have a set, what do you think of them? I have a bunch of the older blue box Proto 2000’s from thee time before Walthers bought Life Like and I think they are very decent models. Just wondering if the newer ones were as good or better or worse.
I think there like the f-7 s sound and power in a&b ,and they should run fantastic ,mite seem slower do to the 14to1 gears compared to the older units ,but nice slow speed and pull .I got two a units on there way.depending on the road but detail is great. and I like the the Qsi sound you have two turn it down with two units going…Jerry
Are both units powered? I have some PK 1000’s F-3 and love the way they pull.
yes Ken ;both A&B is powered according to walthers site in the proto 2000 series, I had to get two A units since my road they didnt offer an AB set and of course pay 20.00 more ta boot…why I went GN I dont Know,we hike the pacific crest trail through cajon pass for exercise and last week my wife said that I should model the pass instead of the northwest ,broke my heart ,but then it made alot sence ,three choices for roads,and research is just a hike away…ah no big trees thats the reason…I know Im gona love the AA set…Jerry
'Cuda, I have an older AB P1K set of F3’s in GN and am ordering the Tsunami decoders with sound. They are a replacement PC board that is a direct replacement for the original and an easy install. Go for the oval speaker and enclosure for great sound. John
Thanks for the reply Jerry. I’m going to order a set, hope Walthers still has my roadname in stock.
OOPS, CHECK MB KLIEN (MODEL TRAIN STUFF.COM)20.00 AMERICAN cheaper than walthers if I remember right they had a few up,drg,santa fe,burlinton…oh and just one A gn [swg] …and I dont think walthers is going to run out ,but I could be wrong. Jerry
Walthers has run out on me before…[banghead]. Last couple items I ordered, I received a back order message. After waiting a few months for the back order to be filled, I received the ‘model retired’ reply. When I called them about it they said if it says retired, they won’t be filling the order even though it originally said back ordered.
I guess its the old ’ You snooze, you lose’ deal.
Pat
yea I know what your saying ,I (a yearling) thought when they run out of something they build a nother batch ,but that dosnt seem to work here . but then again if they did they would have a hard time comanding some of those prices . its amazing how its top dollar in advance,on sale 50% off after ayear and then top dollar + a month after they run out . I guess thats marketing.to be honest I havent seen a thing on those f-3s and they been out about a year,as soon as I seen em on sale I ordered for fear Id miss the boat like I did on the f-7s ,one day theres a ton on sale next day cant find em…good hunting …Jerry
I have the full LABC (F3A 200L and 200C, F3B 200A and 200B) Santa Fe set. All units have sound and are powered. The detailing is great and they have good pulling power.
If you need (or want) an F3AB set and can get it in your road name, you will not be disappointed.
Vernon