Hi all.

Thanks for the help. Having been out of the hoppy for a number of years, It amazes me how much things have improved and become more complex. It's good to know that model railroaders are still the same great bunch.

Hessel

Now that I've got my Berkshire responding better, I'm wondering how complicated it will be to get the boiler off the frame. My headlight, while it does work , is doing a great job of lighting the interior of the shell. I suspect the bulb has slipped out of position ( do ya think?) I've consulted the schematic and it doesn't look too difficult. Any suggestions or shortcuts.

Thanks for the help guys. I found that  a CV2 = 30 works quite nicely.

I just bought my second Pere Marquette Berkshire Item #50902. I'd like the loco to respond to the controller (MRC Prodigy Express) as a soon as I crack the throttle. Right now, it and its twin, respond at about a 4 to 5 step on the 28 step setting. Any ideas?

Thanks. I'll try that.

Thanks for you thoughts. I'm hoping someone will have illustrations. It's a heavyweight car. I've located the tabs but am not sure how to use them.

How do I take apart an HO Santa Fe observation so I can repaint it. Some idiot (no names mentioned) has mislaid the instructions and doesn't want to damage the car. A diagram would help