My intention was to do all three coaches from the same battery and I may end up changing my mind back, but I decided today to instead keep them on separate circuits. Currently the inside of the combine looks like this. But, I think I'll use button-cell batteries for the other two coaches. This way would actually be easier, especially if I add more coaches to this consist.
Using the same battery for all coaches also meant that the more lights connected, the dimmer they all get, which is okay up to only the pair of coaches (6 LEDs). Another downside of this method is the wires between coaches. If I could do it with really flexible wire, I'd feel better about it, but otherwise I'd be worried the wire will derail the coaches on tighter curves.
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No pictures today, at least, not yet. But, I wanted to provide a quick update.
I have almost completed work on the SR&RL Caboose that the LHRR acquired about a month ago. The only thing left to do is attached a couple ferrules and connect the last few wires. I'm waiting for the ferrules to come in along with a crimper I ordered. Basically, all I did to the stock is wire in a DPDT switch so I can run the lights in either track or battery power. I managed to hide all the wires and the battery pack. I will take photos as soon as I can. I am so happy that this car is finally done! The background color of the decals doesn't quite match that of the walls, but that's okay. It's meant to model a car that's moved ownership anyway.
Besides the decals, this boxcar also got a new brake line (the old one had been painted blue), a paint job on the undercarriage, and the trucks got some love. I do still need to replace the couplers. The springs in these ones are all rusted. I may also repaint the grab rails black. They ended up blue somehow, too. |
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