I know the SV boards are bare bones boards from Soundtraxx but it seems like the F5 and F6 functions are active as I think the can be remapped.  My question is:  There are what appears to be solder pads on the underside of the decoders.  Are these function output pads possibly for testing purposes at the factory and if so would they support a function output to drive two SMD LEDs?

When will the GP7 sound value locos become available?  I was hoping to purchase one at the Amhearst show this coming weekend.  Any particular vendors that might have them in stock?  Or are they still coming fdrom "across the pond"?

Thanks.