minister_for_hardship Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Is there a site/resource that deals with doing this? Something that would explain it in terms a 5 year old would understand. Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 mrhd Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Everard Junction on YouTube did a tutorial on DIY coach lighting recently which is very good For commercial stuff if you are this might be an option http://www.newrailwaymodellers.co.uk/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=21586 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Garfield Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Express Models sell a range of lighting kits that seem to be straightforward to install: http://www.expressmodels.co.uk/acatalog/4mm_Coach_Lighting.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kevrail Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) If you want somthing simple this might be an option. I havn't tried it myself but have bought led strips off this guy and was pleased. This is a simple option. Maybe buy one and try it on one coach and see how it goes. It will not cost a fortune to experiment with this. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Battery-Powered-Carriage-Lighting-with-Switch-NEW-/150637707878?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2312b50266 The video of Everard Junction is excellent but not for the faint hearted. In my experience the use of resistors and soldering can put people off, but it is not as difficult as it looks.The main problem is getting power from the track to the LEDs in the carriage as Everard Junction explains. Have a look at the video it is well worth a look even if you decide not to go down that route it will fill in some of the gaps. Edited January 11, 2013 by kevrail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 David Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Hi there! We do a lighting system that includes a flicker-free device and adjustable brightness. Available either as a kit of parts or fitted for you. Please pm me for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Irishrailwayman Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Express Models also do "oil" lamps in yellow and red which can be hooked up to either DC or DCC locos. They do red "oil" lamps with small batteries for guards vans. First Class Trains do carriage lighting kits (the Bright version is best) but no longer do these in a rechargeable battery version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 minister_for_hardship Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 Thanks lads, I'll be looking into those over the next week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Is there a site/resource that deals with doing this?
Something that would explain it in terms a 5 year old would understand.
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