Looking to put some marker lamps on a Northern Pacific caboose from the 1950s. What colors should their lenses be and what should their orientation be?
Where do you find this information for each of the railroads?
Thanks!
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Tomar Industries.
Mike,
I already have some cored lanterns, but unsure if the lenses should be yellow and red or green and red for the northern pacific.
Thanks,
Mike
The Northern Pacific Railway used “The Consolidated Code of Operating Rules, 1967”, which states in part:
“19. A marker or markers must be displayed at the rear of every train and may consist of flags, lamps, flashing lights or reflectorized devices.
At night, markers must display an illuminated or reflectorized red to the rear.
Exception: When train is clear of main track at night in Non-ABS territory, markers must display an illuminated or reflectorized green to the rear.”
I guess that means you need a red/green LED and automatic switching when you pull off on a siding. 
You find this information in each company's rule book.
Thanks Gentlemen,
I will be ordering some red and green jewels.
Mike
