Bachmann Tram Street Car Lighting Diode Size

[AJtheTeacher]

Hello Fellow G Enthusiasts!

I have been given a Bachmann Tram (Bachmann calls it a Street Car) that has been abused. I can fix the broken plastic but it is missing a diode in the bottom that runs the directional lighting for one direction. I would like to replace the diode with the right size. Can somebody please tell me what size diode it uses for the directional lighting front and rear? I am posting a picture. Enjoy your trains daily! AJ the Teacher

 

[Gtarling]

I think a 1N4001 diode should do the trick.

G.

 

[AJtheTeacher]

I think a 1N4001 diode should do the trick.

G.

Thanks Gtarling! I will see if I have any in my parts. AJ the Teacher

 

[PhilP]

Thanks Gtarling! I will see if I have any in my parts. AJ the Teacher

A 1N400(almost any digit) will do the trick..

If you have any other diodes, post the part number, and we can advise..

PhilP

 

[AJtheTeacher]

A 1N400(almost any digit) will do the trick..

If you have any other diodes, post the part number, and we can advise..

PhilP

Hi PhilP. Using a looking glass I did find a number on the other diode It is 1N4002 and under that is has DC. I did check on the specs for it.

1N4002 Rectifier diode. Average forward DC current is 1A but non-repetitive peak current is 30A. RMS reverse voltage peak is 70v and peak repetitive voltage is 100v. Please let me know if I am in error, missed something or if anybody has a suggestion.

Thanks. AJ the Teacher

 

[PhilP]

AJ, a 1N4002 will be fine..


PhilP

 

[DafyddElvy]

I have recovered some from Bachmann trams which I have fitted new trucks to, PM your address (assuming in britain) and I will send you a couple recovered from my models.

 

[JimmyB]

I have recovered some from Bachmann trams which I have fitted new trucks to, PM your address (assuming in britain) and I will send you a couple recovered from my models.

I think AJ is in Texas

 

[DafyddElvy]

I think AJ is in Texas

AJ has a union flag under his name which is why I thought he's in britain, if I am ready the royal mail web page correctly, a letter from Scotland to Texas shouldn't cost more than £1.85, I think even I could stretch to that.

The diodes are sat on the shelf doing nothing anyhow.

 

[JimmyB]

AJ has a union flag under his name which is why I thought he's in britain.

Agreed but the profile says different.

 

[phils2um]

HI AJ,

You can fix you flag in account settings. I don't think there is an option for the Republic of Texas though!

 

[DafyddElvy]

HI AJ,

You can fix you flag in account settings. I don't think there is an option for the Republic of Texas though!

The system wouldn't allow me to set the Saltire for Scotland

 

[AJtheTeacher]

Agreed but the profile says different.

I agree that the Union Jack somehow found its way onto my page. I am in Texas and attempts to change my location have been for naught. I hope that this does not cause too much consternation and I do appreciate the kind offer of the diodes and would happily pay the cost of mailing. Thanks. AJ the Teacher

 

[AJtheTeacher]

HI AJ,

You can fix you flag in account settings. I don't think there is an option for the Republic of Texas though!

Hello phils2um:

I appreciate your advice. I have tried to fix my location flag in the account settings before but I have been unable to change. But I will endeavour to try again.

I also do not wish for anybody from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland take offense at the mistake. Thanks, and have a Blessed day. AJ the Teacher

 

[dunnyrail]

Hello phils2um:

I appreciate your advice. I have tried to fix my location flag in the account settings before but I have been unable to change. But I will endeavour to try again.

I also do not wish for anybody from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland take offense at the mistake. Thanks, and have a Blessed day. AJ the Teacher

No offense here, I do tend to click on name at times so as you have done by declaring TX we can at least find out where you are if in doubt.

 

[AJtheTeacher]

I was not totally successful in changing my location flag but I was able to put the words "In Texas" under my name. Thanks everyone. Enjoy your G trains every day! AJ the Teacher

 

[Software Tools]

that runs the directional lighting for one direction.

Just about any small silicon diode will do for that application.