SP/SSW Lights in Athearn SP caboose

jamesdewarinireland Jan 23, 2010

  1. jamesdewarinireland

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    Anyone tackled putting lights in the Athearn SP caboose?

    The marker light on the roof seems a major challenge.
     
  2. OC Engineer JD

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    Here's a MT one with the top light, but the Athearns would work the same. (In fact I am getting one done now.):)
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    Looks good, any info on the led used please.
     
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  5. OC Engineer JD

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    Dave MacKinnon did mine. He is with Details N Scale in Portland. Cost was around $50 installed. Works with Analog or DCC not to exceed 15 volts. When power is removed from the track, the light stays on, and then slowly fades off. Very realistic. :)
     
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    I dont think you'll be disappointed Jeff! :)
     
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    (It looks better in person!);):)
     
  9. OC Engineer JD

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    Got my Athearn back with the lights installed....very nice! :)
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  12. Espeeman

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    Jeff,
    Glad to see you've got your layout pictures up. I ran across the video I shot when I was at your place and was wondering how the progress was coming.

    John
     
  13. OC Engineer JD

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    Jeff, ones Hallmark, the other is Overland. :)
     
  14. Flash Blackman

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    Isn't that next run of Athearn bay window cabooses coming out this month? Any delays anyone heard about? Espee C50-7, C50-8 or so?
     

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