This is Ken’s installation of BlueRail Trains bluetooth controller board in a Bachmann OF 4-4-0. He relocated the Bachmann board to a lower position to clear the BlueRail board. The BlueRail hooks up with a 9 pin to 8 pin connector. The wood cross pieces are where double sided foam tape is attached to install the BlueRail board. Ken decided to make it dead rail also. In a odd bit of luck the 430mAh 11.1V LiPo fits snuggly in the oil bunker. The tender shell needed to be trimmed a bit to fit the battery. Ken said it went together nicely, and runs beautifully. Next step: lettering and mild weathering.

Ken Trossen’s Bachmann 4-4-0

Relocated Bachmann board and wood mounting pads. Double sided foam tape used.

430mAh LiPo battery fits in the oil bunker.

Some trimming was needed to clear battery.

Oil bunker fitted on tender.