Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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A step-by-step guide to building and installing a stay alive LED lighting unit in a Hornby Mk2 coach. This method was shared by user Art Dent on RMWeb (rmweb.co.uk/topic/138508-small-diy-anti-flicker-stay-alive-for-coaches-or-wagons/) and I thought I'd give it a go. Really pleased with the results. If you want to have a go then affiliate links to the components are below:

LED Strip - amzn.to/3RIB7dL
Bridge Rectifier - amzn.to/3ZJUEMJ
25V 1000uF Capacitor - amzn.to/3tn9Jb6
220 and 3.3k Ohm Resistor - amzn.to/48BpcEF
DCC Concepts Wheelsets - dccconcepts.com/product-category/specialised-model-accessories/dccconcepts-wheels-and-wheelsets
Heat shrink - amzn.to/3LL90a8
Blacktac - amzn.to/3S5NQrh
Drill - amzn.to/3ryJEp4

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00:00 Introduction
00:55 Components and Tools
01:39 Building the Stayalive
02:44 Connecting the LEDs
03:54 Modifying the Coach
04:40 Installing the Lighting
06:58 Results