How to - DCC conversion and light upgrade for older Athearn GP-60

[@sierra61028]

I just saw this video, it's really useful due to I have 2 GEVO that I need to convert to DCC, thanks!

[@Markintheshed]

Very interesting Bear, I've never seen inside an Ahearn, Thanks for sharing ,,,Regards Mark

[@BearsTrains]

No worries Mark, thank you. I hadn't either before this and was impressed with the design and quality.

[@Markintheshed]

tell ya what Bear, it looks a smashing bit of kit, and you'll get some amazing slow speeds from it,,,Regards Mark

[@riggziestrains8082]

u rock man... im gonna give one of these a shot tomorrow... hoping all works as easily as yours did!!!!

[@BearsTrains]

Thanks mate. The hardest part is getting solder to stick to spring steel. These are great old engines, runs so smoothly and so reliable.

[@riggziestrains8082]

@@BearsTrains yeah... I have 2 and run so slow and smooth.. started taking mine apart last night with a few beers. Bad idea...lol.. lost 3 of 4 springs.

[@BearsTrains]

@@riggziestrains8082 ouch..

[@riggziestrains8082]

@@BearsTrains bigger ouch.. 1. you MUST solder off motor lol. melted 1 so gotta replace it. 2. I need to do like you did and have a better work area as I cant find the springs lol... all good. lessons learned...

[@JoeG-firehousewhiskey]

Awesome information, I have a bunch of theses I need to do this with!

[@BearsTrains]

Yep, they are a nice simple well designed engine and run well

[@recycledmodelrailways8655]

Nice work Bear, been a while since we have seen you. I reckon the drivers might struggle with the disco light lol.

[@BearsTrains]

Thanks mate. Even train drivers need to get their boogie on!

[@recycledmodelrailways8655]

lol this is very true Bear..

[@sjp52047]

Seems easier than some, but I'm no expert....Regards, Solomon

[@BearsTrains]

A good design makes it easier Solomon.