Just an update on this project. I managed three more cars in one evening, for a total of four out of seven. It’s tedious going, but I’ve got the hang of it now. What’s slowing me down is cleaning the trucks: They’re filthy! Spent the evening with a bowl of rubbing alcohol and a supply of toothpicks. I figure I can complete the conversion to LEDs in one more evening. Then I can move on to actually installing decoders.
Is it filthy from the factory, or have you been running it a lot? I always find it amusing how ‘dirty’ new products can be!
I bought it used off of eBay, but I have also been running it quite a bit lately too. So far, I’ve never had a train come from the factory dirty (but I have had them arrive badly lubricated). Perhaps I’m just lucky?
Incidentally: It’s done. Whew!