Anyone know where I might find the red bulb that goes on the MTH arch bridge?
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If you look closely on the base, doesn’t it give you the bulb type and voltage? That would give you a search term at least. If not, an email to Jeff at the Train Tender would be a good bet. He’s very helpful. Train tender
Hi,
The MTH part # is CI-0000032 and it is a 6v bulb.
TrainDoctor has it listed for $2 but describe it as 12v (maybe description error?) CI-0000032 Bulb Red for Bridge and Water Tower Midget Screw Base 12 Volt $2.00 Order
I've found the #378 midget screw base 6.3v bulb works fine and you can leave it clear or paint it red.
Amazon has a box of 10 for ~$15
Hope that helps!
S/F Mike
@TedW posted:If you look closely on the base, doesn’t it give you the bulb type and voltage? That would give you a search term at least. If not, an email to Jeff at the Train Tender would be a good bet. He’s very helpful. Train tender
Thanks Ted.
Forgot to add Memotronics.com (great source for bulbs)
Box of 10 #378 Lamp Bulb Lightbulb 6.3V 1.26 W 0.2A
$6.06
S/F Mike
@Mike Summerville posted:Hi,
The MTH part # is CI-0000032 and it is a 6v bulb.
TrainDoctor has it listed for $2 but describe it as 12v (maybe description error?) CI-0000032 Bulb Red for Bridge and Water Tower Midget Screw Base 12 Volt $2.00 Order
I've found the #378 midget screw base 6.3v bulb works fine and you can leave it clear or paint it red.
Amazon has a box of 10 for ~$15
Hope that helps!
S/F Mike
Thanks Mike. I’ll them a call!
I have1 or 2 MTH OEM red 6 volt bulbs for the water tower and bridge if needed.
The bulb, via the PC board shown, flashes on/off. The PC board, is part of, one of the three piers, provided with the bridge. The three piers for a truss bridge like this, has been a point of discuss for some time. I mounted the board under the layout and extended wiring to the existing bulb wiring. My guess, 12 volts AC eventually via the board, 6 volts DC, or a chopped AC.
Found them at Bulb Town. 42 ea.
@Chuck Sartor posted:I have1 or 2 MTH OEM red 6 volt bulbs for the water tower and bridge if needed.
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