Hi all,

I would like to replace the yellow LED in my Marklin Mikado (UP, 37973) by a better looking warmwhite one. This seems to be more complex than anticipated, the led board is hidden in the boiler and seems inaccessible. The explosion diagram does not indicate any way to access it. I assume the smokedoor needs to be removed?

Has anyone already attempted to replace this LED in this or a similar Mikado-style loco? Can it be done without inflicting damage? If so, how do I need to proceed? Any help would be nice, pictures even better.

This is the loco in question: https://www.maerklin.de/en/products/details/article/37973

BR,
Bert

Hi Rick,

Thanks for your reply.

I did remove the boiler of mine a few weeks ago but did not find any screw or other means that holds the front. Up to now I assumed it was clicked or glued. The front seems to be really firmly stuck to the metal part. Afraid to do permanent damage I just reassembled the loco. But I will try again based on your description of it being easy.

Should you or anyone else remember more details on the exact trick to open it, please post here.

B

Hi Rick,

Thank you very much for doing the effort to open your loco. The pictures are clear, I know what to do.

Thanks again,
Bert