Something so simple ends up as a scary thing for some people, thank you for the step by step guide as to how you did it. This will definitely get the grey cells working for many of us who think it is too complicated to even think about. Please keep sharing your DIY tips with us. Oh by the way don’t forget to tap the thumbs up and subscribe to the channel.

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

24 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comments, I am glad that you found the video helpful

Nice build, though very fiddly 😂. I do recommend to solder a resistor and reverse diode between the rectifier + and the capacitor + to limit the capacitor load current.

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

17 күн бұрын

Thanks😀. I did try and measure the capacitor inrush current, but the charge was so fast I couldn’t read it on my DVM .

I did a OO scale brake van years ago with a 3mm red LED on normal analogue 12volt, with rectifier for reverse, 2 of rechargeable AAA batteries and charge limit and LED resistors for the current in and out of the batteries ! 😊 😊

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

21 күн бұрын

DCC does make things easier 😀

@pjeaton58

21 күн бұрын

@@LlanfordParkModelRailway I am 66 yrs, and when I was about 19 yrs I don`t think there was any DCC ?

@RoamingAdhocrat

16 күн бұрын

​@@pjeaton581980ish? might've had Hornby's Zero-1 but from what I've heard it was quite unfriendly 😄

Nice video, this is a simple and good solution for installing tail lights (and other lights) in model wagons. 👌😎👍 I have one note though*: Due to the fact that an electric motor (like the one in a locomotive) can generate a CEMF (Counter-ElectroMotive Force) that can be of considerably higher voltage than the power normally fed to the rail, it may be safer to use a capacitor rated for 25 volts instead of the 16 volt capacitor recommended here, this will minimize risk of capacitor leakage (or even explosion)❗*(see correction in my reply below)

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

20 күн бұрын

@@4623620 Hi thanks for the comment. I worked on the basis that for DCC systems,(as opposed to DC), commercial solutions for stay alive capacitors commonly supply 16v capacitors. Also of course for DCC there is a decoder between the track rail supply and the motor. However these are only assumptions as I am not an expert.

@4623620

20 күн бұрын

@@LlanfordParkModelRailway Please forgive me, you are right, I did not realise it was for DCC, should have read your text (but I am a lazy dyslexic). Than I could have known I had to mention that my suggestion is for DC systems. 😳

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

20 күн бұрын

@@4623620 no problem, thanks for watching the video

That is by far the most informative video on this subject that I have seen. I will now hit the subscribe button.

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

13 күн бұрын

Thank you for the comment and also thank you for subscribing. 😀

Excellent video. Encouraged me to give it a go.

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

22 күн бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you liked the video

I put a tail light into the same brakevan using a length of fiber-optic cable. The LED is inside the van, the fiber runs horizontally into a tiny square of plasticard representing a tail lamp. Much dimmer than a SMD viewed directly! I'd like to develop it into a system where yeu can tap a magnet on the roof to turn the lamp on or off

@alanwhite6293

5 күн бұрын

Just fit a reed switch in the line to the led, inside the roof panel, then a strong magnet will work. you only need to fit the switch on one of the wires, either one will do.

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing :)

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

24 күн бұрын

Thanks

Love the idea. For older stock running old style lamps it's great. I run 1980s to 1990s that would be flashing tail lamps. Could u make this system but add flashing ?

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

13 күн бұрын

It is possible but would need some more electronic components for the flashing circuit. For N scale the challenge is always fitting components into the space available

@stocktonjunction

13 күн бұрын

@LlanfordParkModelRailway very true. I model oo at the moment so space is not as much of an issue

Brillant. Well done.

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

24 күн бұрын

Thanks

Very good indeed thanks for sharing

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

23 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment appreciated

Great video, kept me entertained, well done!

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

14 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Easy to follow instructions. I am encouraged, thanks and have subscribed. Looking for ward to more helpful hints. BarryDevon

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

22 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I’m glad you liked the video. Also thanks for the subscription.

Awesome video... LLAP 🖖

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

17 күн бұрын

Thanks

Excellent video. Subscribed.

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

23 күн бұрын

Thanks glad you liked it

100µF 24V is better And I would have used the thin wires of the LED and brass strips for pickups You can buy wheels with one side conductive, so no need for conductive paint

works very well .

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

18 күн бұрын

Thanks

Only problem with this is its way too bright. I started on the footplate in 1980 still in the BR paraffin lamp era and the best you could hope for from a tail lamp, even a signal light is dull flickering glow.

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

18 күн бұрын

I do agree having run mine for a while. I started with a 1 K ohm resistor and that was far too bright, so as in the video changed to 2 k ohm resistor to lower the brightness. I would use an even higher value dropper resistor next time maybe 2.5 k ohm or even 3 k ohm’s

@marshallman7608

18 күн бұрын

The paraffin signal lights were really bad. North/north west of Edinburgh was predominantly semaphore signals back then. Being cautioned at night resulted in peering into the darkness to spot the signal. As one old driver used to say you have to find them before you can stop at them!

@maltnz

17 күн бұрын

@@LlanfordParkModelRailway Try a variable resistor maybe?

@LlanfordParkModelRailway

17 күн бұрын

@maltnz That’s a good idea thanks

@johnbarthram2761

13 күн бұрын

True, I am a former secondman east London Stratford depot, and yes your right it was always a dull glow at best !!!!

It's a back light, stop talking American for god's sake,