LIGHTING UP
There is nothing better on a model than working lights – they really bring our miniature worlds to life. For years, we’ve all been very happy with working head and tail lights on our locomotives, particularly when they change with the change of direction. But as customer expectations continue to rise, we want cab, engine room and saloon interior lighting, and even door release lights on multiple units.
Manufacturers are trying to stay one step ahead, and I was lucky to have a working sample of Heljan’s forthcoming Class 153 model test ‐running around my layout a few months ago. As well as how good the model looked from an aesthetic point of view, what really struck me was that the Danes are adding working lights to the door operating buttons too!