The SL-3 is a lighting circuit that emulates the dual out of sync electronic warning strobe lights that were factory installed on the Amtrak GE Dash 8-32BWH locomotives built in the early 1990’s. It’s an electronic warning beacon used to signal the presence of a train. These strobe lights remained in operation unit they were removed when the units went in for a major overhaul in the late 1990’s. The SL-3 has many parts included in the kit and we have designed everything to keep the installation as simple as possible. Yes, there are some small parts in the bag, but our intention is to bring your model to life!

This kit includes the electronic circuitry, LED’s, 3D printed parts and instruction manual to help aid in the installation process (see above photos to see what you get in the kit!). Basic hand tools will be required to install the 3D printed parts onto your model. Glue and a soldering iron station with solder will also be needed to complete the installation.

For soldering, you will need to solder the LED wires to the SL-3 circuit board (after installation of most the 3D printed parts onto your model) and then, the two power wires from the circuit board to the DCC decoder. The SL-3 does not have polarized power wires, this helps prevent an accidental reverse polarity connection which could cause destruction to the circuit components. The SL-3 has an operating voltage of 9 to 14 volts DC and will require the function output of the decoder to be programmed so it can be toggled “ON/OFF”.

Product Features and Specs:

Scale: HO 1/87
Partially assembled (some assembly required)
Designed for DCC systems only
PCB Dimensions (L/W/H): .7” x .326” x .200” (17.8mm x 8.3mmx 5.6mm)
Power wire length: 6” (153mm)
LED wire length: 6” (153mm)
Voltage Range: 9 to 14 Volts DC
2 LEDs that flash out of sync
Has a fixed flash rate like the prototype
Has a fixed LED brightness
Comes with assembled circuit board, 2 LED’s with magnet wire pre-soldered, 3D printed parts and instruction manual

Quick Start Guide:

DOC SL-3-100 REV 1.00

SL-3 Wire Hook-Up Examples:

DOC SL-3-101 REV 1.00

Dash 8-32BWH

HO Scale Dual Out Of Sync “GE Dash 8-32BWH Strobe Light” Circuit Kit