Anybody make a working SBU?

[cbarm]

I am in search of, but am thinking that I may have to make my own, an HO scale SBU. Is there such a thing that mounts to the rear coupler? Maybe battery powered with an LED light?

[Artieiii]

I am in search of, but am thinking that I may have to make my own, an HO scale SBU. Is there such a thing that mounts to the rear coupler? Maybe battery powered with an LED light?

I am not famil)iar with the terminology SBU. Are you referring to an EOT (end of train device? or FRED (flashing rear end device)?
If so, here is a link:
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Ring-Engineering-EOT-36-End-of-Train-Device-p/rng-eot36.htm
-Art

[gunrunnerjohn]

You can roll your own much cheaper than $31.

[NIMT]

The FRED devices, In Canada, this device is known as an SBU (Sense and Braking Unit).
Interesting reading here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashing_rear-end_device

[T-Man]

A t-3 LED and some epoxy would fit but would not be removable. Flashng bulbs can be purchased so you only have to decide on how to power it.

[shaygetz]

I make mine from cheap toy flasher units...

http://misterbobsmodelworksemporium.blogspot.com/2008/08/freds-flashing-rear-end-devices.html

[gunrunnerjohn]

Flashing LED's are about 20 cents, and all you need is a DC supply. :)