Freelance 2017-4

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An Athearn RTR SD40-2 had dummy ditch lights #294 from "Finishing Models". They are made from cast but I wanted to add SMD LEDs. The hole in the back of the casting must be big enough to ensure none or only one side of the LED can touch it. Works fine and the old Tsunami 1 is great for driving front ditch lights only.
Similar ditch lights are available from Shapeways in N and O scale. The designer did not respond to my request to do them in HO too.