Uploaded May 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
The Hornby Class 66 in the new Royal Scotsman livery (R3950a) is a DCC ready model based on an old Lima tooling. It doesn't come with lighting so I thought I'd give it an upgrade by fitting the Illuminated Models (@illuminatedmodels5262) LED lighting kit and adding an old TTS sound decoder.
I really like the kit, it's actually pretty easy to install and it makes a huge difference to the model. Check their kits out at illuminatedmodels.co.uk
Having done this once I think I could do a much better job next time around. The key thing is to get the holes perfectly central and I think clamping the model and using a slow speed powered drill would be better for this (also not working around a camera).
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00:00 Introduction
01:42 Tools and Equipment
03:10 Remove Cabs
03:28 Drilling holes
05:38 Fitting PCBs
06:07 Cutting the Chassis
07:27 Wiring
08:55 Testing
09:38 Lens Acrylic
10:40 Mistake
10:55 Refitting Cabs
11:05 Summary
The Hornby Class 66 in the new Royal Scotsman livery (R3950a) is a DCC ready model based on an old Lima tooling. It doesn't come with lighting so I thought I'd give it an upgrade by fitting the Illuminated Models (@illuminatedmodels5262) LED lighting kit and adding an old TTS sound decoder.
I really like the kit, it's actually pretty easy to install and it makes a huge difference to the model. Check their kits out at illuminatedmodels.co.uk
Having done this once I think I could do a much better job next time around. The key thing is to get the holes perfectly central and I think clamping the model and using a slow speed powered drill would be better for this (also not working around a camera).
More railway content here: @LittleWicketRailway2
Affiliate Links:
Mini Hand Drill: amzn.to/3MQ86tJ
Mini Saw: amzn.to/45CNDQH
Support the channel by becoming a member or Patron:
youtube.com/channel/UCjSL9gh-CP9cL2grTM4VRCQ/join
patreon.com/LittleWicketRailway
00:00 Introduction
01:42 Tools and Equipment
03:10 Remove Cabs
03:28 Drilling holes
05:38 Fitting PCBs
06:07 Cutting the Chassis
07:27 Wiring
08:55 Testing
09:38 Lens Acrylic
10:40 Mistake
10:55 Refitting Cabs
11:05 Summary
