My good friend, Jim Wedoff, before he became sick, had custom built for me the Bates haunted house & motel based on photos that I scoured from the internet. If I told you what he charged me you would likely call me very lucky, and indeed I am because it was about the price of one those Lionel 3-story structures that MTH used to make (I had bought structures from him prior to us becoming good friends and FWIW I try to keep him in good supply of my homemade Oatmeal Peanut Butter-Dark Chocolate covered raisin cookies - made with real Maple Syrup).
Sometime later, I found this "Bates Motel" electric sign as part of a multi-itemed package at a train show. At the time, I figured this was my find of the century. To avoid blowing it up or damaging it, I want to make sure I hook it up with the right power supply and current - I am guessing DC is safest to try first? I don't know if it was ever used before or what the white stuff is around the base, corrosion or maybe glue? It may very well already be broken; the two electrodes sticking out of the base may need to be plugged into some circuit that I don't have. Any hunches or suggestions? Thanks.
