three bayonet bulbs are used in my K Line vista dome and all three are burned out. these bulbs are not marked, therefor I've tried to match them in size, shape and filament. no success, they keep burning out. any suggestions?
Larry Stern
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In the currently running thread on using LED's in place of incandescent bulbs, a member posted this reply:
Pingmam; If you're doing PW Lionel that have bayonet type bulbs, you can buy bayonet type leds that just plug in like a regular bulb from Town and Country Hobbies for $2 each, cheaper if you buy 60 pieces. I just did my 2500 series cars and work fine.
I even put them in my 2343 F3s. Vic
Evidently, you can buy bayonet LED's for passenger cars. Contact Town & Country Hobbies for the correct LED for your application.
You can also check with new forum sponsor, Train Electrics, since they carry bayonet mount LED's.
It depends on exactly what kind of bulb they are, some of the K-Line stuff used oddball bulbs.
The bulbs take power from the track. What wattage/ amp/voltage should I be using. I've used 14 and 18 volt with 1.5 amp to 2.5 amps. No success.
Thanks,
Larry Stern
What is the exact type of bulb in there now?
Agree with gunrunnerjohn, the more information you can provide the better. Doubt it's the streamlighting bulbs k-line and RMT use.
Sounds like you have replaced bulbs previously with 14v and 18v versions and they are blowing out. Odd that an 18v is blowing, if that's the case.
I've used bayonet and screw in LED's without any issues in my locos, cars and accessories.
George
I'm sure those are 1.5 and 2.5 watt bulbs, not amps! 
A 2.5amp bulb at 18V would be a 45 watt bulb! 
Can you shoot a picture of what you have?
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