American Flyer 17B Transformer

The 17B did not use the light covers, it had red and green bulbs. Take a look at the Factory Service Manual, the parts list for the 17B/19B lists both colored bulbs and PA12A112R/G light covers. The two pages following the parts list are the instructions specific to the 17B. The illustration calls out red and green bulbs.

@Aflyer posted:

I have a few old Flyer transformers that I still use on my layout.  One of them is a 175 Watt 17B, and I can not find the red and green light covers for it. the holes are smaller, and there are no notches for the covers to lock into.

My 190 Watt 17B takes the usual PA12112 light covers.

Searching the service manual, eBay and this forum the only thing I am finding is that the 17B light covers are not discussed much, and I found 1 seller marketing just red & green bulbs for a 17B.

So asking the experts, for any information on this?

Thank you

Transparent colored light bulb bezels are not fitted on the 17B, as catalogued in 1952. Colored bulbs are used exposed in the top of the case. Some later versions of this and other transformers (e.g., the 19B) were fitted with bezels. Hope this helps.

Bob

Bob,

Thank you for the quick response. A little strange, considering the 15B and 16B had the bulb covers, but that sure explains why the case for the early 17B is made differently.

Thank you again,

George