Very informative video, just been buying lights to do just this. Really helped with the resistor size as I had no idea, managed to find 110k ohm, so close to what you used.
Just been thinking, there's no reason this couldn't work for DC, although the lights would only be on while the loco is in motion. Might need some sort of voltage regulator to keep the brightness stable - and perhaps a capacitor to keep them on for a while after it has stopped.
Brining new life to old models.
Indeed. I hope lots of modellers will dust off their older locos and give it a go.
Very informative video, just been buying lights to do just this. Really helped with the resistor size as I had no idea, managed to find 110k ohm, so close to what you used.
Glad you found it useful. 110k ohm should be perfect.
Great tips thank you only problem for me I don’t do dcc
I’m sure there are electronic solutions for DC too, but it is one of the advantages of DCC to have constant supply for lights etc.
Just been thinking, there's no reason this couldn't work for DC, although the lights would only be on while the loco is in motion. Might need some sort of voltage regulator to keep the brightness stable - and perhaps a capacitor to keep them on for a while after it has stopped.
Very interesting
Glad you think so!
A fabulous easy to follow guide, great stuff my friend :)
Thanks very much. Really pleased you liked it.