Need help to Repair PW LIONEL street lamps | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

PingmanOGR Forum Member

I have three PW LIONEL street lamps that need repair.

Note: Thanks to Eddie's brief remark, I did as he said and inserted a ground wire under the lamp socket which is secured by the tension of the bulb being screwed into the lamp post. The red wires remain secure. That's two down and one to go.

A third street lamp separated at its base, although it retained its ground wire and works fine. Again, any successful repair techniques?

Thanks for all replies. I'd really like to get these working for the Christmas display--nothing better than a darkened room lit only by running trains and layout lighting.

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11/23/184:36 PM

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eddie gOGR Forum Member

Just run 2 wires down from the light socket. You don't need to solder anything.

11/23/185:40 PM

PingmanOGR Forum Member

eddie g posted:
Just run 2 wires down from the light socket. You don't need to solder anything.

Thanks for the tip, Eddie g; added the ground wire in the lamp post socket and both are now working just fine.

Still need help with the third lamp post.

11/23/186:29 PM

Train NutOGR Forum Member

I would try super glue. If that doesn't work J-B Weld.

11/23/186:39 PM

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