malibu43
Active Member
I've been thinking about adding front and back LED's to my blue box locos to make them look nicer when running. As I put some effort into improving the looks, the glowing cab light is becoming harder and harder to tolerate when they're running (which admittedly isn't often).
I was looking at these on ebay: Athearn Blue Box LEDs
Installation looks easier than some other options I've seen and they'll work with my DC locos now and can be adapted later if ever convert to DCC. For $25 (including shipping) I get enough for all for of my powered blue box locos. I may have to experiment on the best way to shield the LED inside the cab to prevent too much glow out the windows, and I'll have to figure out if I want the number boards backlit or shielded as well.
For folks that are more experienced, do you see any issues with going this route? Anything I should watch out for or expect other than what I've listed above?
Thanks.
I was looking at these on ebay: Athearn Blue Box LEDs
Installation looks easier than some other options I've seen and they'll work with my DC locos now and can be adapted later if ever convert to DCC. For $25 (including shipping) I get enough for all for of my powered blue box locos. I may have to experiment on the best way to shield the LED inside the cab to prevent too much glow out the windows, and I'll have to figure out if I want the number boards backlit or shielded as well.
For folks that are more experienced, do you see any issues with going this route? Anything I should watch out for or expect other than what I've listed above?
Thanks.