Aristocraft Class 66 lights not working

[Overner]

Hi to all,

I have just aquired an Aristocraft Class 66 and having checked it out, none of the lights are operating. I have attached an image of the mainboard, showing a 3 pin socked at the bottom and a free 3 pin plug (possible dislodged during courier transit). I am fairly certain they should be connected, but I did not want to damage anything so before I do, can anyone confirm that this is correct please ...

Thanks in anticipation

Andy

 

[PhilP]

That would look to be correct, but I am surprised if none of the lights are working?

George Schreyer is the go-to for information on the wiring...

Girr. Org is where you will find his site.

Follow the links to his large scale trains section..

PhilP

 

[Overner]

That would look to be correct, but I am surprised if none of the lights are working?

George Schreyer is the go-to for information on the wiring...

Girr. Org is where you will find his site.

Follow the links to his large scale trains section..

PhilP

Thanks for the link Phil ... I took the plunge, connected the plug/socket and heyho problem solved ..

Cheers .. Andy

 

[Greg Elmassian]

The type 66 post dates george's web site

 

[PhilP]

The type 66 post dates george's web site

Pity..
It would be really useful to have his insights on the '66.

I must contact him, about taking am image of the LS content..
None of us are getting any younger, and sites tend to die soon after their authors..

 

[Greg Elmassian]

I have not been able to contact him in a long time, about 6 years ago he called me out of the blue and he could barely talk, he told me he had a stroke.

He and his charming wife have visited me, they lived about 45 minutes away. I remember his sd45 taking on my 5.5% grade, and several other fun times.

The best one was at a show in Pomona California. I was having a bit of an animated discussion with a self-appointed "expert"

In the middle of this discussion, George spoke up and backed my position/statements. This "expert" whirled around, and said to him: "who do you think you are, a rocket scientist?"

George merely said "yup".... we fell into hysterics... not only had this expert failed to recognize George, but George was INDEED a rocket scientist. A great memory of a great guy.

Greg