Hi Everybody!

Before I open up what may be a can of worms, I should give you a little background. 

My latest desire is to model contemporary BC Rail in HO scale. Yup, my proto-freelance layout assumes BC Rail did not get gobbled up by CN in 2004, but continued to thrive and acquire some massive modern diesel power. Also need some CN motive power to go with the BCR gear. 

Recently picked up a proto BL2 lettered for the C&O and was wondering where and what they were used for and any special details

Thanks Skoti
(Edit) also how to rewire the front headlight as mine needs replacement

Good day to all of you,

I am kind of stuck with this project.  I am not very good at electrical et electronic stuff, but I,m willing to learn so I am turning to you all, once more, for help.

I want to add ditch lights to a loco I have but my problem is that I'm not sure how to go about for what I want to do.  I have a decoder with only two available functions and I'd like to wire the lights so that both front lights are on at the same and the same for the rear ones, meaning that they won't flash and one wire is needed for each direction.

I would like to custom paint three SD-40-2 units for a proto-freelanced railroad.  I am not familiar with the new units available such as those from BLI, Athearn R-T-R, and I believe Atlas as well.  These all look to be wonderfully detailed units and there lies in the problem.  How difficult would it be to remove al lthe detail parts to properly repaint these units and reattach them to the shell.  OR should I find three old Blue Box Athearn SD-40-2 and upgrade the grills, handrails, etc?  Which would be more work?  Which is less risk?