PRR T-1 4-4-4-4 by Alco; decoder (1517 WOW101 steam, sound/keep alive) install.
I'm installing a decoder in at least one of each railroad that I have.
This engine was already painted and 'they' did a good job on it.
Cut out a rectangular hole for the decoder harness.
Fits right under the tender deck.
There were 3 brass lights on the tender.
Drilled out holes for the LED's.
Taped up the entire back so oil, shavings and any 'bad judgements' wouldn't damage the paint.
Before:
After:
This model was made in 1977 and I'm guessing that someone installed a can motor as it looks like an 'aftermarket'.
Nice: there were already 'sound' holes in the tender floor.
Old incandescent lights removed.
Was going to drill out the classification lights but, after looking at it from the outside and inside, I decided too risky as may damage the paint and classification housing.
Slow work installing the LED's as each one needs to be placed 'perfectly' in place and glued without disturbing them.
Harness made while glue on LED's dry.
Slow going on getting the running board lights installed.
