Kim’s been in touch – he shares how to replace your locomotive lights:
(Oh – and if the link in my previous email didn’t work for you, sorry about that, here’s the correct one: Harry’s layout.)
“Hi Al and modeler’s.This is to replace those 12 volt bulb’s in your locomotive.
To run realistic speeds i find the bulb doesn’t produce enough light.You have to run to fast to show it and normally looks a yellowish glow.
Ive replaced my locomotive lights with 1.5 volt Led’s. Less heat and more light at very low speed’s.
Photo 1 is the led and the 12 volt resistor.And next to it is the factory bulb lot’s of heat very little light.
Photo 2 is the light board in the locomotive.
Photo 3 is the already finished and installed front light with resistor and used shrink tubing to protect from heat and short.
Photo 4 is the factory bulb in the rear of the locomotive.
Photo 5 is the Led and the resistor soldered to the possitive lead of the Led.Dont over heat.
photo 6 is the finished light.
Photo 7 is the Led soldered in place.
Careful to make sure the 2 soldered point’s dont not touch and to use a object to scrap gently between to clear any unwanted stuff and make a clean connection.
Photo 8 is me holding the locomotive at super slow speed and show how bright during the day the Led’s work.
Now next time i am replacing the 2 mar’s light’s in front to real lights.
Basic soldering and a easy fix to spruce up your locomotive lighting. Going to love it at low light.
All Led’s and resistors come in a pack from ebay and cost .99 cents and free shipping for 20 colored led’s.
If any problem’s let me know.enjoy.
Kim”
Now on to Stuart:
“Hi Alastair,
Latest part of my 00 guage model town with the water park and the town pub.
I am really enjoying doing this, I made the pond from model water.
The pub has turned out better than I had hoped. more to come at a later date.
The stone wall I made from a length of cardboard and covered in PVA glue I then sprinkled fine pebbledash which I sived through a cheese grater; came out great.
Keep up the good work sending all these tips and great ideas from everyone.
Cheers
Stuart P”
(See more of Stuart’s layout from an earlier post here).
A big thanks to Stuart and Kim.
That’s all for today folks.
Please do keep ’em coming.
And don’t forget, the Beginner’s Guide is here if you want to stop dreaming and start doing.
Best
Al
PS Latest ebay cheat sheet is here.