It depends. I'd say maybe wire it up, run it as you would, and see if it's getting excessively hot. Make sure that you use a rectifier that's rated at or above the amount of current your locomotive's motor will draw under your typical usage.
-Ellie
Do I need to use a heat sink on the rectifier?
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