Proto 2000 Berkshires

[BerkshireKid]

Just wondering if anybody has one and how they like it.
I just ordered one after testing a friends berk on a 24 car bethgon coal train at our club over the weekend. Needless to say I fell in love with it and had to get my own with sound and DCC.
It pulled the 24 bethgons up a 2.5%+ grade without slipping the drivers after the tracton tired driver was installed. Now i can't wait to see it pulling my 34' coal hoppers around.

[sd70accsxt700]

Boy you better start selling your SD60's

[BerkshireKid]

Got it at discounthobbywarehouse.net for $239!!!!!!!!!!
And yes the Sd60's are still for sale.

[SD80MAC]

I got mine at Rider's, Pere Marquette 1236 without DCC and sound. THE BEST ENGINE I'VE EVER HAD! A little light on pulling power for it's size, but more than enough for my gradeless layout. After listening to the QSI sound that comes in the DCC/Sound ones and not caring for it, I'm planning on ordering a Soundtraxx Heavy Steam Tsunami for it. I'll try and post a video once it's converted.......

[GT1970]

I got one of the Berk's right after they came out in DC mode a couple of years ago. I had a guy at my train club convert it to DCC so I could operate it on our layout. I have pulled a 15 car train through our helix without any problems. The only thing I've had trouble with is one of the sanders on the right side of the loco seems to like to come loose and I've had to glue it. The details on it are awEsome I hate to touch it for fear of breaking anything.

[LSRC]

I don't have one but I heard that they are good. Say what SD60s are for sale?

[SD40-2]

dane has

(2) LifeLike Proto 2000 SD60 Were $60 a piece now $50 each
EMD 8301
Has some handrails damaged or missing


LifeLike Proto 2000 SD60 Was $60 Now $50
EMD 1
Has some handrails damaged or missing

[BerkshireKid]

Heck, they're sitting around the house collecting dust. If anyone wants them i'll make them the same deal I offered a friend of mine $40 each!!!!.
They're a little rough around the edges but are still great runners.

[GLC 392]

your steam engines going to suck, thanks again.

[BerkshireKid]

If it ain't breatin fire it ain't right. It's better than those darn GE's. GE may equal Great Electricity but it don't equal Good Engines.
LIMA LIMA LIMA LIMA and EMD EMD EMD EMD

[GLC 392]

i agree about the EMD but the GE's arnt to bad, just to many on CN.

[SD80MAC]

Well Dane have you gotten one yet?

[BerkshireKid]

Yup got it and it beautiful.
Only one problem.....

#2 axle is broken. Waiting for replacement parts from Lima. They said 7-10 days until it will be here.

[cnw8835]

Waiting for replacement parts from Lima. They said 7-10 days until it will be here.

Missed that one. When were the assembly buildings in Lima rebuilt and production restarted?! LOL

[BerkshireKid]

No production going on in Lima, Ohio. Didn't you hear? They moved to China. New name is LIMA Locomotive and Rice Works LLC.

[cmgnnut]

Didn't you get my email ? I ask how to send the money for those sd 60's you have

[BerkshireKid]

I sent you a PM cmgnnut.