Electrical Engineering *Lighting*

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Thanks Tramp

Using a two holder AA or triple A sometimes is too big for some rolling stock and I was looking for something like this booster in hopes not only would it beneficial for LED lighting but also for ease of modifying for speed. Oh well, back to the drawing board. I actually wasn't too impressed with the speed increase with our back to back Mavis mod using a two holder AA 3 volt battery's but then again I think I used 28 gauge wire between the #1 engine (with motor) and the #2 engine (with Battery pack) so maybe there was too much restriction. I must re-wire that with some of my 24 gauge soft silicone wire but....argh....I have so many mods and projects on my list. Speaking of that I will add pictures of our Latest Mod...One that we call "The Tribute Train" to first responders. Its complete and running but once again you won't get the real feel with pictures.....argh....the list...the list...have to get to making the videos

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Tribute Train
First Responders

Here are some rough pictures of the latest electrical mod using parts and such we had on hand. Each of these six cars have flashing LED's that flash both red and blue like a Police car. They are all powered by a 9 volt battery located in the car right behind the engine. We could have put it anywhere but chose that first car because of the weight of the battery and less chance for derails. Each of the cars have been wired using plugs so each one can be disconnected and removed if needed and the other cars will still work. The leads from the plugs that go from car to car are soft silicone wire which I love to work with as the silicone doesn't melt when soldering. The On/off switch is located in the rear window of the first/battery car. Flags were added to the engine and each car to dress it up and the flashing Jet car picks up the rear. It looks great running around the layout and fantastic with the lights off.