Proto gp60 Decoder Install

Model Railroader Electronics and DCC
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Hello,

I have been trying to install LED lights in my Proto 2000 GP60. It did have the problem of the extra light board bulb wired into the 4 and 5 post. I cut out that bulb and thought I had everything figured out to wire in LEDS. I had two wired to the front headlight and one to the rear. However it seems there is a problem with the plug. I cannot seem to get the common and front headlight to work. The 6 post is for the front headlight and the 7 post is common. It will light the rear when I use the 7 and 2. Here is where its odd. It will also light the rear when I use 6 and 2 instead of the front. Putting the decoder in forward will turn the light out. It does this on two different decoders.

I have about decided to hardwire a decoder in using a nine pin plug and wires.

Here is my second question. This loco has the rail pickup on only one side and a red ground. Does the red ground go to the red wire on the decoder? Black pick ups to the appropriate side wire?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

SB

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SB,

A word of caution, some Proto 2000s had the DCC socket wired improperly at the factory. This can cause the decoder to seem okay on the programming track, and even on a live track – until you advance the throttle. Then the decoder fries. Make sure to check the DCC socket before using a plug-in type decoder, or just remove it and wire the decoder yourself.

Hope this is not Your problem. Quoted from TSG Multimedia site Decoder install for Your Engine.

Take Care! [:D]

Frank

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Could be. I wired the LEDs to how I have done past proto 2000 and this is what it does. The rear stays lit all the time. However it is brighter going forward. The front two function as they should. I think it might be smart if I just pull the socket out and hardwire it.

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SB,

I agree…

Take Care! [:D]

Frank