Bachmann Spectrum DCC DASH 8-40CW LED and decoder question

Model Railroader Electronics and DCC
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All-

I recently picked up a few of these and I’d like to replace the factory LEDs (they have a blue-ish tint which bugs the heck out of me). The problem is that the are cylindrically flat - what I mean by this is image a standard LED that was smushed - anyone have any idea where I can find a good replacement? I’ve searched through eb*y but cannot seem to locate this type of LED.

Additionally, is there a reason I should change out the factory Bachmann 8 pin decoder for say a Digitrax decoder? Will it make a performance difference?

Thanks in advance,

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If the color is the issue, then just paint them the color you want, then scrape the paint to mix the LED color with the paint color.

David B

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Use Tamiya clear orange paint #X-26 on the led.

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thanks all.

any thoughts on the decoder swap?