Chuck Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Decided to get my USA Trains Union Pacific Alco PA/PB set out and go thru them and get them running. I've had these for like 12 years now and they were out for quite a few years before I bought them so must be something like 15 years old by now. I converted these back in 2010 to MTH ProtoSounds 2 and now are updated to ProtoSounds 3. All 4 are powered which makes up over 9' of Alco whoop-ass! Trailing A unit has operating MTH ProtoCoupler installed. I also installed interior lighting in each carbody. It's a shame that Charles Ro officially announced that these are not to be made again. Shaky video as my HD camera died so now using smartphone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Those are damn fine engines and sound great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Sr. Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Larry Sr took the word right out of my mouth, IMPRESSIVE LASH UP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 Thanks as I'm really proud of them! Now to start building up the USA Trains UP passenger car fleet! I really wish I would have also bought a NYC set when Al Kramer of SanVal fame was blowing them out at $248.00 per AB set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screwy Nick Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Chuck, deals like that only come along once in a life time. Keep us posted on your passenger fleet progress. I watched your PA video 3 more times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Easterly Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Chuck, I love the sound! (and SMOKE) They really look GREAT. I purchased my USA Trains MOPAC PABA Set at about the same time that you did yours. The AB Set came from RLD Hobbies and I got a second PA from e-Bay about the same time. (Photo was taken before the second PA was aquired) I do have five Mopac cars to match the locomotives. I am planning to paint some additional cars for the set. The Locomotives are all factory DC with about two hours of run time. Chuck, you have inspired me to work on my Alaska RR F40PHs, as well as a couple other projects that you have provided. Now, I have to work on these PAs. I plan to install Airwire Battery control with Phoenix Sound. (If Phoenix ever gets back into business.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 All very nice looking ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Hey Rex, That's a mighty fine looking train you have there! I was gonna paint that MTH PA/B set I sold you the same UP scheme...but I like these 1:29 scale engines better...and the cars too! I had 7 USA UP cars but sold them...now have to start buying...again. Those USA cars are the best And good deal on making a Alaska F40PH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Nick, Thanks and yes...Those deals are once in a lifetime. I remember Al Kramer listing PA/B sets on ebay as a "container find" but the UPS shipping labels showed originating at USA Trains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Easterly Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Chuck, Do these PAs still have factory USAT Smoke units, or did you change them to MTH when you did the upgrades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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