Do they sound better than the Broadway limited E's Ray?
Gordon
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From: "trainboy.geo"
Date: Thursday, September 20, 2007 11:04 am
Subject: [CBQ] UPDATE - Walthers F7 Proto2000 with sound
To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com
> I have been in contact with Jerry Roy at Walthers regarding the
> update
> on the "CORRECTED" Q F7's (grab irons mounted on the firemans
> side -
> left side of the engine). I was told that Walthers expects
> delivery by
> mid-Oct.
>
> I purchased 2 of the Great Northern engines last week and they
> are
> real beauties. The QSI sound system is FANTASTIC. I run only
> analog on
> my layout and I am very impressed with the looks and the running
> gear
> on these engines. Extremely smooth and quit. The QSI sound
> system is
> exactly as I remember an F7 to sound like.
>
> There is, however, one little problem. The magnetic read switch
> is
> mounted too close to the speaker. When the engine moves over a
> Kadee
> magnetic uncoupler the reed switch engages causing the engine to
> reset.
>
> When I brought this to Jerry's attention, he was unaware of the
> issue
> and contacted QSI. His recommended fix is: "Remove the body
> shell and
> locate the reed switch. ( its right above the PCB chip) and
> gently
> lift it about 3/16 to a 1/4 inch."
>
> I did this mod and tested my engines. This fixed the problem.
> QSI
> needs to mount the reed switch closer to the front of the engine
> away
> from the speaker. It really is a poor location anyway. Jerry
> does not
> know if they can have this corrected in time for the next
> shipment of
> F7's.
>
> For those of you wanting a great looking F7 with sound or
> without, I
> believe this is the best model to date. See the recent review in
> the
> Oct issue of MR.
>
> Regards,
> Ray Bedard
> San Jose CA
>
>
>
>
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