Does anyone know of a vendor for the tiny LED's for the marker lights on MTH steam locomotives. MTH says trhey are out. Its for a Railking G5, the ones on the boiler, looks like they are wired in series. I've searched the internet and the smallest I can find is T 3/4 or some surface mount ones which won't fit. As always I appreciate the help.
Regards,
Joe Geiser
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Chuck, thanks for the reply, contact me via my email with price and your address. That will solve my immediate problem, but I wanted a source for the LED's themselves, both green and red, any ideas?
Regards,
Joe Geiser
Are these the little bitty ones with white rings around their base? Digikey and Mouser will have them.
I buy the exact ones from Digikey.
thanks for all the replies, john do you have part #s for the green and red ones. thanks.
regards,
joe geiser
Here are the Digikey numbers and links for the three that I have.
John, thanks for the info. Having part numberts makes all the difference, I always have a problem with Digikey's search engine.
Regards,
Joe Geiser
The search doesn't always lead you to the right place, it took me some time when I searched for these the first time. 
They're perfect for many retrofits, they fit into really small spaces where other traditional LED's don't fit.
They're also a lot more expensive than other LED's!
I'm looking for two marker lights with LEDs for a Weaver o scale PRR brass 0-8-0. The ones on the front of the engine are brass with red jewels. I don't think they could be easily drilled. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Bill Berresford
If you can live with other than brass replacements, you may be able to find an MTH or Lionel part that will match.
Here are the Digikey numbers and links for the three that I have.
Alan, I've used these LED's in a number of upgrades. They're plenty bright for markers or classification lights, and they're the exact style used in many MTH and Lionel products. The red and greens ones are the same as comes in the MTH PS/2 upgrade kits as well.
John,
Thank You for the information - actual links always help the most!
Alex
No problem.
Alan, I've used these LED's in a number of upgrades. They're plenty bright for markers or classification lights, and they're the exact style used in many MTH and Lionel products. The red and greens ones are the same as comes in the MTH PS/2 upgrade kits as well.
Thanks Gunrunnerjohn. I contacted Weaver and am waiting for an answer. The engine is a Weaver. Having forums like this adds another level of interest and knowledge to our hobby. I've learned so much about so many issues I'm constantly amazed.
Bill Berresford
The forums are great, I've learned a ton since I've been here. 
It seems everyone has their corner of expertise, so there's always a vast sea of information that you can tap here.
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