need help with my 258 | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

traindorkOGR Forum Member

i just finished rewiring my 258 but one of the wires that was connected to the light was not connected to anything. so i have no idea where it goes can any one help?? i made sure to even make sure the wires were the same size. so i hope it is an easy fix.

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traindorkOGR Forum Member

ron i guess today is one of my dense days. i do not know where to connect the wire to. i know it goes from the light but i do not know what you mean. there is no connection to the pick up shoe to the e_unit. and where do i put it to? the pickup shoe is connected to the light. please help some more ron.

Prewar PappyOGR Forum Member

Hi Guy!,

Trace the wiring to where the pick up wire is located that connects to track power. That's the spot you're looking for.

traindorkOGR Forum Member

the pickup goes to the light. but from the light where to i connect it to??

Carl BenvenutoOGR Forum Member

Originally Posted by traindork:

the pickup goes to the light. but from the light where to i connect it to??

It goes to the lug on the side of the e-unit.

traindorkOGR Forum Member

thanks i just got her running now for the tender

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