Lionel No. 450 Signal Bridge - Replacement Lamps?

It's a stretch but if there are any auto parts stores/junkyards in the area, an auto bulb may fit. Years ago I got a Williams NYC 15" streamlined passenger set. A bulb in the rear of the observation car was broken - not burned out. On a hunch I stopped at a service station. Lo and behold, that bulb was in stock.

You may have to paint the bulb red or green but this is a starting point.

363G

363R

Thanks Reading, I have some white bulbs in there now to make sure I had it wired correctly, those white bulbs are working.  If I run into a dead on purchasing these what kind of paint would I use?

Rob,

Thanks for the link, that is for a box of 100, I don't think I can buy individuals but will put them on my list of places to call tomorrow.  

this looks promising - http://www.autolumination.com/trainbulbs.htm

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BILL

Try looking for Charlie's Trains in Hubertus, Wisconsin. He used to advertise in the TCA Quarterly, but I don't have a TCAQ handy at the moment. I bought many Lionel parts and bulbs from him when I had my Service Station. 1445 Green and 1445 Red will work; they're 18 volt bayonet base. Another solution is to go to a craft store like Michael's and buy some glass paint. It comes in red and green and it's translucent vs. opaque.

For the most part, #53, #363, and #1445 bulbs can be used interchangeably.

Over the years I purchased many bulbs from Charlies Trains.

Here are a couple more places:

 http://www.miniaturelampworks.com/

 http://stores.towncountryhobbies.com/StoreFront.bok

Singles:

363G

363R

In 1954 Lionel changed the bulbs recommended for the 450 (and certain other applications) from the 363 to the 53, which draws somewhat less current (0.12 vs. 0.2 amps, IIRC).

Martin 

CW, Rob,

Thanks for the information, order placed with Town and Country Hobbies.