Williams chassis update:
With just the one diode, the Pittman can motor would get warm after five minutes of operation (this, incidentally, is why extended use of "pulse" DC power is not recommended). With the bridge rectifier in place, I ran the chassis for half an hour, and the motor barely even budged above room temperature...
Gi-raffe Express shell successfully fitted; might have to file a bit away around a couple of the Lionel bosses, but a good fit otherwise!
Next up: Filing the steps down to clear the gi-raffe ramps, then respraying the sideframes!
Also seen: "Junior's" new working rear headlight...
Mitch