I have paired down my O-gauge 3-rail to two locomotives. I still have a Williams FM and an SD-45. They run fine but my SD-45's lights are barely visible. I removed the shell and ran it and both light come on but hard to see when it is running. I hate to put a lower voltage light in as it might melt the shell. I can live with the problem but I would like a bit more illumination. Any advice?
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Use an LED from model train software. Bright light and simple 2 wire hook up to power. Get the 7v-18v version.
Connect the motors electrically in series. The engines will not be speedsters and the higher voltage required to run them will brighten the bulbs.
I have LED bulbs with bayonet bases that fit in the factory holders that work great. They are bright and put out very little heat. They come in cool white and warm white.
You can't go wrong with these for the price, solder directly to the motors and you'll have directional lighting.
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What is the source for these lights? Also someone referenced leds that fit in a bayonet mount. Can you provide a source as well?
Mike D posted:I have LED bulbs with bayonet bases that fit in the factory holders that work great. They are bright and put out very little heat. They come in cool white and warm white.
I would rather use a light bulb that has a slight lower voltage rating and not rewire the locomotive. How do you sell your LED bulbs? Maybe you could send me a link> tomplatten2550@hotmail.com
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