This article details the conversion of a Bachmann K-27 steam locomotive from track power to on-board, battery power and radio control. The main components used are a Cordless Renovations Lithium-Prismatic battery (CR1755), and an Aristo-Craft Revolution receiver (CRE57002). As Bachmann has placed all the required electronics in the tender of the K-27, the locomotive itself …
This article details a method used to convert a Bachmann 2-8-0 (Connie) steam locomotive from track power to on board: battery power, radio control, and sound using a 14.8 volt lithium-ion battery, an Aristo-Craft Revolution receiver, and a Phoenix Sound 2K2. The article appears long because it is detailed and includes lots of pictures. But …
This article details the conversion of an Aristo-Craft Pacific from track power to on-board: battery power, radio control, and sound using a lithium-ion battery and Revolution receiver with steam sounds. If the smoke unit is not going to be used, an Aristo-Craft lithium-ion battery or Cordless Renovations RCS-1800 would be suitable. If the smoke unit …
This article details the conversion of an Aristo-Craft GP-40 diesel from track power to on-board, battery power and radio control using an Aristo-Craft lithium-ion battery pack and Revolution receiver. The article appears long because it is detailed and includes lots of pictures. But if you take your time and follow it step-by-step it is not …
This article details the conversion of a Dash 9 diesel from track power to on-board, battery power and radio control using an Aristo-Craft lithium-ion battery pack and 2.4 GHz Revolution Train Engineer (TE). It is recommended that you test the locomotive and both of its MU connectors to ensure they are functioning properly before starting …
This article details the conversion of an Aristo-Craft FA-1 from track power to on-board, radio control and battery power. The Plug and Play features are used to install an Aristo-Craft lithium-ion battery pack and 2.4 GHz Revolution receiver. Test the locomotive and both of its MU connectors to ensure everything is functioning properly before starting …
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