Headlight problem

[JHansen]

Being new to model railroading, I need to ask a question that I hope is simple. I have a Bachman N-Scale Northern 4-8-4 that has, I think, a headlight problem. The headlight is at best an dim amber and will not get brighter regardless of throttle setting. Before I go disassembling the loco, is this likely a poorly attached wire or is this pretty much the norm for that engine/manufacturer?

Thanks,
John

 

[UP2CSX]

John, that locomotive has constant voltage headlight so it shouldn't change with the the throttle setting. I've seen a couple of these Northerns and all of them have a dim, amber light, which I guess is supposed to represent the look of an incandescent bulb and reflector headlight rather than be bright white sealed beam lights of today. I don't think there's anything wrong with your locomotive but someone who's in N scale can confirm or deny that.

 

[stationmaster]

I have a couple of HO Mikados that are the same. They do look realistic.

Bob

 

[bnsf971]

That is a yellow LED in there. It's about as bright as it's going to get.

 

[JHansen]

Thanks for all the input. I'm glad I didn't start disassembling it for nothing.

John