Looking for atlas repairman in Phoenix/Scottsdale Area

Try calling Atlas. They may be able to direct you to someone who can fix it, and they may also be able to help with self-diagnosis. I've had very good experiences with Atlas service.

I already contacted Atlas whom said that the part I may need is no longer available and so I would be better off to find a local repair man versus sending it in however sending it in is an option but I would like to have it repaired locally if possible

What part is it? If that is the driver pack for an LED headlight, or is it a flasher for a Mars light? If it's just an LED setup, you can make your own with a resistor. Gunrunner John can probably tell you the value. You just need to know the voltage output from the board to get the right resistor value. 

That's the dilemma, I don't have the ability or know how to test if it's the led driver pack or the board. The consensus from atlas and Steven at AZtraindepot is that it is most likely the driver pack.

EMD,

Try to contact forum member, GG1 4877. If there's anyone in the area, Jonathan will know.                                         GOOD LUCK!

Cut  the heatshrink off and look for a burned component.  G

Heat shrink removed, nothing appears burned.

       
       


Thanks, I'll email him Monday

 

 

Have you tried Ron Burling's Ton Of Trains in Fountain Hills? Not positive on Atlas repair but not too long of a drive away.

I haven't tried there or a shop in Glendale. I need a test bench to see if the pins are powered at the main board. I forgot to mention earlier that all other functions are operating normal including ditch lights and backup light, just no headlight or number board light. I would like to find a new driver pack to swap out but atlas says "no longer available"

not trying to make a pun but.

 

have you tried another light bulb/led light to see if it works off of that component?

My meter shows 8 volts at rear lamp pin, 4 volts at front lamp pin. When I plug the rear lamp into the front lamp port, it works. So a burned out LED may be the problem as stated above. The number board led is ran in series with the headlamp led. I've never had an led burn out, but I guess it can happen.

I live here in the Phoenix metro area. I would be real tempted to take by the Paradise and Pacific train club in Stillman park in Scottsdale. Those guys have a lot of experience with the modern O scale, and they are a great bunch, always ready to help if they can.

There website is here: http://pandprr.com/newpandprr/Home.html

Can second that- stopped by while on vacation to AZ and as soon as I mentioned my layout they gave me a personal tour.

Yes, that is a simple PCB.  Basic rectification and current limiting resistor.  For what it is worth I usually find at least one of the LED pairs in atlas out.  G

So can I just go buy any old 12-18v led to replace them to test?

It is a bit cramped inside the shell

Get a regular Warm White 3mm LED.  The board does the voltage drop/current limiting.  Just check to see if this is a double bulb how it is wired.  Usually I see parallel in Atlas.  That way if one goes out the other stays on.  G