{"product_id":"hornby-advanced-passenger-train-apt-led-upgrade-red-white-dc-and-dcc","title":"Hornby Advanced Passenger Train (APT) LED upgrade red\/white DC and DCC","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is our exclusive LED upgrade for the original Hornby Advanced Passenger Train. The loco was released in 1980 as a train set R543, or later in 1981 as the train on it's own as R794. Both are identical and this kit is suitable for either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original loco had bulb illumination. Our kit provides an easy upgrade to LED lighting for both ends and provides correct direction red\/white lighting for either DC or DCC modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a kit comprising two pre-assembled boards For DC use simply unclip the tops of the loco's. Identify the wiring, remove the bulbs and solder these boards into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides correct directional lighting and works with either DC and DCC. Note for DCC use you'll need THREE decoders, one in either end to control the LED lights, and a third in the middle powered car to operate the motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn DC mode you'll find the LED's come on at full brightness at a much lower speed and do not change brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull easy-to-follow instructions supplied including fitting the three DCC decoders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo versions available. Traditional warm white and modern cool white. If replicating the look of the original 1980's locomotive, we recommend the warm white version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see the photographs and ensure you have the correct model APT. Hornby have only manufactured two versions, the original from the 1980's and a newer one released in 2020. Our kit is for the original version only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HobbyTrax","offers":[{"title":"Warm white and red LED's","offer_id":42803436519542,"sku":"4376-0323","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Cool white and red LED's","offer_id":42803436552310,"sku":"4376-0324","price":10.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/3843\/9223\/files\/DSC04722.jpg?v=1764410442","url":"https:\/\/spinneyworld.com\/products\/hornby-advanced-passenger-train-apt-led-upgrade-red-white-dc-and-dcc","provider":"Spinneyworld","version":"1.0","type":"link"}