Nice work, John
Here's your video directly embedded for easier viewing.
I have messed around in N scale several years ago but I don't think I'd have the dexterity to handle a job like you did.
I recall seeing some of the F40PHs with a double-pulse strobe. Try that if you'r decoder allows it and see if you agree.
I did strobe lights on a pair of HO Kato F40s a while back and had nice results but I was using 1.5v micro-lamps. This was before so many LEDs were available. I think 5mm was the smallest white LED back then.
Thanks for sharing that video!
Regards, Ed
Hi John,
As I said on another thread, that is impressive work, especially considering that it is in N scale and it was your first attempt.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Alright! I am giving you an update. I started this post, and did not have many replies, soI took on the project blind. I think it turned out well. Here is my N Scale Amtrak F40PH with operational strobe lights and Emergency light (I got motivated while under the shell and decided to do this one too). Cheers!
https://youtu.be/f-o3I0HO0os
-John Collins
It would be dcc. I was going to solder the light to the plug in decoder and set the correct cv to the strobe function. Just curious if anyone has done this. I saw a video online, but could not tell if it was HO or n scale... I'm modeling in n scale.
Is the loco DC or DCC ? Nano LEDS might fit. Ngineering has circuits for DC or DCC lighting efects. Joe
https://www.ngineering.com/lghting%20effects%20for%20the%20railroad.htm
Hello. I am thinking about making the dummy strobe lights on my n scale kato Amtrak f40ph into a working set. It doesn't seem like to crazy of a project, but I was wondering if anyone out there has done this. Kind of looking for a few suggestions on what kind/style/size of led to use and if there is anything else I should know that maybe some learned from their own experience. Im curious to see what others have to say. Thank you in advance for any input. Cheers!