N Scale Caboose - "Keeping the Lights On" - Fiber Optic Lighting and SuperCaps

[@Longshadowsmodeltrees]

It's nice to see great new products for us N scalers, that is nice. Bob

[@ModelTrainTechnology]

thanks Bob. More in the pipeline...

[@stevemattana7195]

Real nice

[@ModelTrainTechnology]

Thanks!

[@majorkursk780]

Very cool modification!

[@ModelTrainTechnology]

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[@dawkinsm]

Really interesting video. Out of interest how thick is the brass sheet that these axel connectors are made from?

[@johncroden6380]

Really enjoyed this, thanks

[@ModelTrainTechnology]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@HumancityJunction]

Such an awesome project. I really need to start adding interior lighting to my rolling stock. If only they were not all microtrains 3x axle trucks.

[@jlewis1210]

Three axle cars are more prone to wheel/rail separation. However, with the addition of SuperCaps it's now possible to have better performance. Instead of trying to connect all three axles, two are adequate and allow the car to glide more smoothly.

[@Vman7757]

Wow thank you for sharing. I have N scale Athearn bay windows I want to do this with. I am sure this will fit. But I want to put red working frog lights on top. Can you do a video on how to do that?

[@freezze12]

Sorry if this is a stupid question. Is the copper taking current from the axel or the wheel?

[@ModelTrainTechnology]

From the axle but only one wheel is electrically connected to the axle. This is called an "insulated" axle. Some axles are insulated form both wheel, so in that case you would need to replace the wheel/axle.

[@nynscaler2482]

Has the Supercap been used for sound? I have an N scale Athearn reefer car with sound and the sound keeps dropping from what I assume is poor electrical contact. I wanted to try adding a capacitor to remedy the problem. Thanks.

[@ModelTrainTechnology]

Our SuperCap boards can only be used with our light boards. They will not work with any other DCC system.

[@theaholio7037]

Are you the same guy from the ThisOldTony channel?

[@rdanscale3416]

Do You Sell the Kit Fully installed in the Caboose for Me I have the Athearn Southern Pacific Caboose but I don't have much for a Bench to do projects I have a solder Iron but not an adjustable Bench Solder Station.. The Santa Fe Caboose would be perfect for me.. what's the cost for the Kit and if installed for the customer how much is that cost I also really like the Tailight thats Awesome the interior lighting could BE tamed down A bit more as it's way" to bright it looked like it was showing through the plastic sides of the Caboose, My DCC is a NCE Powercab when setting up the car how do you set the decoder do you use option like switching the Turnouts or Entering a Loco Address... Thanks Allen RDA N Scale..

[@jlewis1210]

Short answer: Yes! The caboose board kit is $22 (Board, Floating Brass and One (N) Lantern). For N Scale I highly recommend getting one SuperCap pack (+$12). All installations are $15 of which $10 is shipping back to you.(The floating brass and lantern are included in the installation cost; and replacement wheels if needed) 1. Board with installation (including floating brass and lantern). $37.00 2. Same as above with 1 SuperCap Board $49.00 3. Caboose kit (no installation) and lantern . $32.00 You can adjust the lighting level to you liking using your NCE system - it functions like an engine. You can also choose the "color" of the white LEDs. [e-mail]

[@ModelTrainTechnology]

Yes, we do installs almost everyday. The price ranges but about $20 for the kit $15 for install which includes the shipping back to you. Everything (brightness) is adjustable to your liking. The decoder acts like an engine decoder. Pick an address and then use the functions keys to control and adjust.

[@Ge174]

What mm fiber optic are you using?

[@ModelTrainTechnology]

The caboose N scale fiber is .50mm.

[@Ge174]

@@ModelTrainTechnology thank you sir.

[@joepinto509]

Do you have a setup to run double lantern or eot...bought a nw caboose extended cab and somebody put in double eot red lights at the back..looks nice..but wanted 2 put lights in it and do another caboose too

[@ModelTrainTechnology]

Yes. The Caboose board will easily support two lanterns/ fiber dongles or LEDs.

[@ModelTrainTechnology]

The AUX pads support two lanterns/LED and they are separately controllable from the DCC controller. Yo can use LEds or our fiber dongle (Red or Warm White). Contact us at [e-mail] for more information.

[@stanleym2679]

Great video, just what I was looking for, where can I get the one sided insulated wheels ,name or brand ,keep up the great work

[@ModelTrainTechnology]

We have Eastern Seaboard Models N scale 36" wheels for sales on our website. Everything you would need is available @ modeltraintechnology.com/buy/?product_cat=n-scale-lighting. Look under N Scale Lighting.

[@stanleym2679]

@@ModelTrainTechnology saw the n scale insulated wheels are they one sided for lighting

[@ModelTrainTechnology]

Exactly.