improved lighting on 260e Need an opinion

The lights look just fine, cool improvement. 

Jini,

   Real nice custom lights, a real nice improvement for the 260E, I definitely like it.

PCRR/Dave

Jini:  Looks good.  So, I'll ask the obvious question (seems to be the norm).  Are you going to market the upgrade?   

looks great! I've got an MTH PRR M1a that would look great with markers in the tender but I'm afraid of messing with it.

I'm a bit concerned that 3 standard LEDs draw 0.1 Amp (100 mA).  That's an average of 33 mA per LED which might be driving them a bit hard.  Hard to tell from photos but the red markers seem a bit too bright (over-driven)?  Not sure on your "circuit" but I'd think you could cut current in half thereby operating each LED at less than 20 mA.

I was thinking the same on a Lionel E6 Atlantic.  Both rear and front markers definitely could use something brighter plus both headlites are lame incandescents.  I need to go back in to adjust the cherry switch for the chuffer anyway so why not?  I doubt there could be any permanent damage done as long as removal of the existing bulbs isn't a chore.

 

Bruce

These LED's are from our forum sponsor Evan designs. They will operate at 8-25 volts AC or DC. The LED's have the necessary components to operate at the 8-25 volts. Not too sure what voltage is at the 260e engine headlight socket.

I bought a string of white LEDs at our local "discount store" that operate off three  AA batteries so I figure about 4-5 volts volts each Right ??  I was thinking of putting several in a passenger car and the engine would be pretty. The set only cost $4 so not a lot t risk. Any suggestions ??

Nice improvement on the headlight lighting. Fwiw, the red markers are usually lit when the locomotive is in reverse or is a pusher at the end of the train. If you want to be a bit more prototypical, make the loco directional lighting.