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I would suggest looking at modifying an existing lighting unit - the Walthers one is designed for 85' cars, the same length as an RDC. You might have to shuffle a few bulbs around, but this should be a good starting point. <br /> <br />I'm surprised nobody makes a lighting kit for this unit - over here there is a thriving small industry making good lighting rigs for RTR locos - my brother fitted one to a Lima Class 66 in EWS livery (One of the UK train operators, EWS are owned by Wisconsin Central and the 66 is an EMD product). The results? After some careful drilling and soldering, the loco has directional head and tail lights, including high-intensity headlight, all using LEDs, and with some neat circuitry that makes the lights stay on for 30 seconds or so after the power is turned off - looks very good. Just wish I could find similar units for my Athearn locos - might have to look at modifying one of the simple headlight units. The manufacturer is named "Express Models" and their website is http://www.expressmodels.co.uk/acatalog/index.html - worth a look in my opinion.
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