Update:
So I'm pretty sure I've got the electronics figured out. I only had one small mistake in the schematic I posted previously, which was that the interior connection n the engine tether board was not continuous between pin 5 on the tender side and pin 5 on the engine side. That was all I could find after spending a couple hours ringing out the connections to be sure I had things plugged in where they needed to be.
So, I carefully powered up (with TVS installed) using my KW, and...Success! Headlight, cab lights came on, engine functioned in conventional mode just fine!
I need to figure out which MUX output controls the front number boards and add a wire / connector for those. And I still need a rear backup light (posted in the WTB section). But I'm starting to feel like I've got this licked!
So, next question regarding paint:
The shell is not painted and as of right now does not have any of the detail pieces installed / applied. IF the shells are to be painted, now is the time to do it (prior to putting the whistles / engineer / firebox / lights) on the loco. But I believe we're likely going to sell the engine. If we sell it, would it be better to sell unpainted and with all detail pieces left off (so new owner can paint more conveniently) or should I put it all together unpainted so it leeks better in photos for selling?
Or I might end up keeping it and doing the blue livery, even though we can't run it...
What to do...
