Flyer 290 and transformer question

Use a 1449 bulb...It is 14v, a small globe, screw base bulb, get several and have some spares...

Marty

That's a nice set.

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You might want to use a modern AC transformer and keep the one in the set as a conversation peice.

That was my first set as a kid. I still have it and this thread may motivate me get it off the shelf and run it.

I also agree with Brady to get a new transformer. The ones that came with the set weren't that good sixty years ago.  

Thanks for the compliments and help so far!  I have a bunch of transformers and all, but sometimes I get into this "completist" mode and try to get everything in a set to where its all together and working and all.

I'm not that worried about the transformer, as I'll probably be using one of my bigger ones when running the Flyer (this set joins my 1948 Royal Blue freight!)

But, I will be getting the bulb replaced and hopefully see if the smoke is still able to work.

Between this one and the Royal Blue, I'm enjoying running my Flyer S stuff!