The BCR (Battery Component Replacement) for your Lionel* and M.T.H. engines (PS1 and PS2 engines with nine volt batteries) is a permanent replacement circuit for the 9 volt battery. It eliminates the problems associated with dead batteries. If you store or display your engines and decide to run them, you may find that the M.T.H. engine will not operate or the M.T.H. and the Lionel* sound system will not shut down properly because of a dead battery. The BCR can be installed; and after applying power for one minute in the reset position (first position when the engine is turned on), the engine will operate again, just like having a fully charged battery. The BCR looks like a 9 volt battery, works like a 9 volt battery, but doesn't act like a 9 volt battery. It fits in your 9 volt battery holder and connects to the 9 volt battery clip. There are no extra wires to deal with, no modification necessary on any engine. This device allows you to store or display your engines and never need to charge your battery to operate them. After one minute of applying track power, at 10 volts or more to activate the BCR, the engine will be able to fully operate. No longer do you have to replace the battery or be concerned about the battery leaking and damaging your engine. The BCR can be left in the engine indefinitely. After turning the power off to the track, the BCR will hold a charge for 2 to 3 hours, depending on the engine. If you have not operated the engine in 2 to 3 hours, power up the engine in the reset position, for one minute at 10 volts or more. * Requires an additional charging circuit. Patent # 7282892

The BCR2 is used in the PS2, three volt system. If your PS2 engine uses a battery pack with two AA batteries, in a blue plastic wrap, or two AAA batteries in a green plastic wrap or your engine has been upgraded to PS2, you can now replace that battery with the BCR 2. Check your instruction to see if the PS2 engine uses a three volt or the instruction say: 2.4 volt battery. The BCR 2 is a permanent replacement for the battery and plugs into the battery connector. Power up your engine in neutral at ten volts or more for one minute, and the engine will be ready to run regardless of how long the engine has been sitting. When the BCR 2 needs to be charged, the sound volume will be lower than normal. While the BCR 2 is charging up, the sound level will return to normal. You'll still need to wait one full minute for the BCR 2 to fully charge; then your engine will be ready to run. In Command mode, run your engine for one minute, and the BCR 2 will be charged. The BCR 2 will hold a charge for over a week after turning the power off to the engine! If you run your engine at least once a week, you will never have to wait to charge up the BCR 2. At anytime the sound level is lower than normal, the BCR 2 will need to be charged.