Hi Tom, Thanks for your reply. This is the other side of the PCB.

Hello,
I am kitbashing an On30 Beyer-Garratt locomotive. It is not modeled after a specific prototype. I am using two 2-6-0 locomotives for the front and rear engines. I plan to use a Tsunami 2 decoder for each engine. Is there any reason to keep the small PCB mounted to the chassis (see attached image), or can I hardwire the decoders directly into the model? I think I can rely on the power pickups built into the locomotive chassis to power the model without relying on the tenders, as they will not be used.

I have kitbashed a Bachmann 2-6-0 into a Camelback 2-6-0 and a Bachmann On30 2-4-4-2 into Camelback 2-4-4-2. I've always wanted a Beyer-Garrett and thought I would try it. I initially thought of trying a Beyer-Garrett Camelback but felt that might take this kitbash project a bit too far.

Thanks,
Scott

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I have a DC HO Decapod locomotive. I acquired a DCC tender (K191122) with the WOW Sound decoder board. The locomotive has orange connectors. The tender has white connectors. When I connect the locomotive to the tender and apply power, I get an error message. I don't have much experience with the Decapod so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Scott

I want to replace the 4-4-0 "orange" headlight LED with warm white LED.  What is the voltage of the factory installed LED?   In a perfect world, I would like to use a surface mount LED but, that may be a bit beyond my ability with this locomotive.   Thanks, Scott