Seeking info on Proto 2000 diesels?

[vanda32547]

What do you all think of the Proto 2000 series of DCC diesels? I am thinking of buying a DCC with sound Sante Fe E6 A & B unit and wondered if any of you have any experience with the Proto 2000 DCC units? How do they run? Are they reliable? Do they run quiet or noisy? I am using the MRC Prodogy Advance DCC system on my layout.

Thanks in advance for any info,

[Old 97]

I've run the ready to run proto 2000 series and I think they are flippin GREAT!!!
Heavy and quiet too! :D

[grumpybob]

The newer Proto's run fine. You may have to replace the Bulbs depending upon the decoder version you put in it.

[grande man]

Put me down in the pro P2K camp.

[NWR #200]

Myself as well. Run great and look good. I do find that alot of their handrails and grabirons on factory painted models appear plastic and clear due to the color being molded in though.

[vanda32547]

Thanks for all the input :)

I ordered mine today and look forward to seeing and hearing it. :D I paid about $175 for a Sante Fe E6 A&B unit. Only the A unit has DCC and sound but I think I got a good deal. Seems that most DCC with sound cost $250-$350 so I am pleased. I know that I spent a lot more for my BLI Locomotive last year.

Regards,