Shay Front Light

[steveeusd]

Hello Everyone--

I just received my HO Shay.  It ran well (after breaking it in), but the front light seems rather dim to me.  The back light is a little brighter when the unit goes backwards.  I ran it on DC.  I spoke to a representative at Trainworld where I bought it and he told me that is the case with Shays in general.  Three questions:  (1) what has been your experience with the shay's front light?  (2) Besides adding a decorder to it, how can I make it brighter?  (3) Or should I exchange it for another one?

Any input will be appreciated,

Steve

[FFJOHNL312]

Steve,
The headlight being dim is normal. Unfortunately, even after adding a decoder, it stays this dim. This is due, I believe, to the fact it is traveling through a light pipe to get to the lens. The tender lamp has all of a 1/16" long light pipe to go through before it hits the lens.

John  Loesch