couple of 720 switch questions

Keep an eye on ebay.........I bought some tubes a few months ago.................

I would call these Gentlemen,

The plastic tubes a called shutters and that style was used on the 720 turnouts, not the newer 720A's. You can order replacements from Portlines at $4.00 each. They also sell LED replacement bulbs. 

I would try Port Lines Hobbies.  I did a quick search, and didn't see parts for turnouts/switches.  But I would call Doug to see if they carry them.

http://64.251.10.24/~worldofw/...page=index2-new.html

Aflyer

They are listed under American Flyer Parts, Track Items. 

+1 on Portlines.  I have nothing but good experiences with them ordering parts.

AmFlyer posted:

They are listed under American Flyer Parts, Track Items. 

Thanks Tom,

I tried, accessories, looked for switches, and turnouts, but never thought to look in track items.

Duh

Thanks for the tips everyone. While I do buy some train parts off of ebay, I think I will give one of these train parts dealers a call since I also need to buy one metal sleeve for around the light socket. I'm assuming they will know what I'm talking about. I also need to order led's for the controller and switches. I hope one of these dealers carry an led for the switches, because so far all I can find online is led's for the controller.

Also, I stand corrected. My switches are in fact 720's and not 720a's like my post originally stated. 

Should you be ordering from Portlines their ID number 3222 LED appears to work in the track switches. If not their ID number 280 bulbs do work. I use these 24V bulbs, they run far cooler and eliminate all heat issues. 

Update:

Well I found my metal sleeve (it was inside a melted shutter, but still very useable. don't ask. lol). But anyways, I contacted Doug from Portlines, and in case anyone else is looking for leds for the 720 here's what he has:

The 3137 and 3138 red and green leds are for the controller.

The 3224 clear leds are for the switch. This also comes with some reflective tape to put under the cover because the led tends to be directional.

Doug also carries the shutters as well. I put in an order tonight, and soon I should have my switches back up to the full potential. Thanks again for all the help.  

You can buy non-directional LED's called inverted lenses from Town and Country Hobbies, get the warm  white ones...

Marty