Walthers HO EMD F40PH

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Detailing a Walther's HO F40PH ... more to come!
 

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Wow that's looking great!
Walthers makes a nice locomotive, good weight to it and smooth runners.
I have three, one I swapped shells with a Life-Like F40ph because it was the yellow Home Hardware version.
Wonder if a Kato shell crosses over as well, hmmm….
 


I'm adding 5 LED flood lighting underneath near the steps. Because the shell fits flushed to the metal chassis, I had to use a Dremel to create a groove for the wires to sit snugged, whereas the shell fits nicely without interfering with the LED wiring.

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Have a test LED lit near the cab. I don't like the white LED, gives off a bluish tint, will probably go with a warm white LED. Also, I think will need a higher resistor, it's a bit too bright.

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