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Thanks for the help - as jsalemi said, I'm only planning to use the decoders (which are basically rebranded Lenz products) from the Bachmann range - my base unit/throttle will be a Lenz Compact which seems to be the best entry-level system (can handle 100 locos, can program decoders to some extent, can also connect to their X-Bus system so I can use it as a throttle if/when I buy one of their more expensive systems). <br /> <br />I've since taken a closer look at the resistor in the P1k Erie-Built, it's fitted in such a way as to only be "in circuit" when a decoder's installed, so it must be intended to allow the original bulb to be kept - I'll try to find out the value on it at some point (used to have a chart of resistor values, hoping there are similar things online), as it might be useful as a starting point for sorting the lighting out on other locos. Again, thankyou all for the help!
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