Bachmann Large Scale Long Caboose Project

[JRad]

Using an LM-3S with the Accessory program loaded I've set up a Bachmann Spectrum Long Caboose (large scale) for dead rail control of the included lighting and to add some sound effects.  This model has a highly detailed interior and electronics for an HO decoder for simple on/off control of the lighting.  I wanted individual control and needed room for the LM, batteries, and speaker, so the stock electronics were removed including surgically removing the AA battery box interior to make room for a speaker.  I'm still waiting for a small LiIon battery and speaker to arrive, but I have it fully functional using a larger LiIon pack and a too large speaker just hanging around in the interior for now.  A full write-up with more photos is posted at www.largescalecentral.com but here are a few highlight pictures and video of operation.

For the marker lamps I included a few non-prototypical functions just for fun - Flashing or alternating markers!

The stock board just before removal...


Wiring schematic...


Wired (less battery & speaker) and ready for operation...


Operational test...


Video of project program Version 1...
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And video of using the Firebox lighting effect to simulate kerosene lanterns...
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Not sure how to post video, so I'm just including links for now.

Mod edit: Embedded video links.

[atsfguy]

Nice. Sorta makes me think about large scale, certainly be easier for these old, stiff, fat fingers to work inside a car. Too far along on my HO stuff to switch, though, and I already have two expensive hpbbies, mrr and rc airplanes. Don’t need another.
Very nice car and the lighting is great.

Cecil

[G8B4Life]

Nice install.

I've embedded your video links for you. To embed any other videos you make, when composing your message click the blue and white V button on the editor toolbar (for Vimeo) and then put your video link between the tags. It'll look like this in the message composition

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[vimeo]https://your-vimeo-video-url[/vimeo]
- Tim

[JRad]

Thanks Tim,

I looked for a Video Embed button, but missed it.  I see it now