Locomotive Conversion and Repairs

One of the services we provide to Members Only is DCC conversion and repairs so that they will run on our Ball Ground Layout. We charge only for parts. Converted/repaired locomotives are expected to be run (non-exclusively) on Club trackage for other Club members to enjoy—contact member Darrell Lamm.

Examples are below.

Westside Triplex for the Club and Dan Mason

• Replaced all three motors
• Added LokSound 5 XL decoder
• Working Front/Rear lights
• Stabilized gearbox bearings
• Improved track electrical pick-up
• A painful conversion and repair!
• Virginian version that supports Club theme

KTM SD-40 for Dan Mason

• Added LokSound 5 L decoder
• 2 speakers
• Working Ventilation Fans
• Working Front/Rear Lights

SW-1 DCC Conversion for Steve Kerr (Two of them)

• Added LokSound 5 L decoder
• Speaker
• New LED Front/Rear/Cab Lights

K-2A Conversion for Joe Congemi

• Added LokSound 5 L decoder
• Speaker added
• Working Front/Rear/Cabin/Firebox Lights

Oriental Limited GP20 for David Gaines

• LokSound 5 L
• Speaker
• Head/Tail/Ditch/Cabin Lights added

Sunset E7 Repair for Dan Mason

• Reset the QSI decoder
• Fixed lighting wiring
• Provided detailed operating instructions to prevent persistent F9 activation

US Hobbies L&N 2-8-4 M-1 for Joe Congemi

• Added LokSound 5 L decoder
• Speaker
• Working Front/Rear Lights
• Added Cabin Light/Firebox effects
• Improved Track Left connection

GP35 Conversion for Jim Watson

• LokSound 5 L decoder
• Speaker
• Working Front/Rear Lights

EMD NW2 Conversion for Chase Witthrow

• LokSound 5 L decoder
• Speaker
• Front/Rear Lights

Gem PRR BS6 0-6-0 for David Gaines

This was a near basket case — pretty but badly broken.

• Repaired broken slide supports (loco probably dropped)
• Resoldered broken running boards
• LokSound 5 L decoder added
• Speaker added
• Working(?) Front/Rear lights