No progress on this project. Added more lights including reflective tin foil to ceiling, plus more broken parts.Still in the dark. bucky909

I have purchased an Amtrak 85' BUDD Silver Series High Dome Bachmann passenger car to practice on-replacing original lightbulbs with 3mm leds. Since the car is glued together, it was necessary to gently pry on the parts with a small flathead screwdriver. I was able to remove the top seting section but not without damaging or breaking a few side windows. I installed two 3mm leds, one at each end of the dome. Did a temp. rebuild of the car and tested it on track power- not good. Will continue to work with this project until I get it right. has anybody ran into a factory lighting problem with these Bachmann cars? Bucky909

I have tried that, but the main problem is getting proper lighting to the top level. The cars are glued together making it VERY difficult to get apart without breaking parts. Thanks, bucky909

Just a note on this subject. I have replaced the lights on more than a dozen of my loco's with leds both DC and DCC models using a pre-wired 3mm led with attached caps. resisters, etc.. they can be used for dc, dcc, or ac applications on your layout. They can be viewed at EVANS DESIGNS.COM.. Regards, bucky909 

Hi, I am in the "DARK" with my 12 new Bachmann Silver Series 85' Budd full dome passenger cars - #'s 13005, 13007, 13011, 13035. The two lights in each car are barely visible under full power.  I have been in contact with the Tech. section at Bachman and they indicate there is a design problem. Anybody have any suggestions or experience with this problem?  Thanks, bucky909