Re: Electrical Question

[<aadelman@austin.rr.com>]

Don,

The other option is to go to Scott's Odds and Ends and purchase two LEDs that have all the electronics included.  You can get the base for the LEDs at Radio Shack.

Here is the link:  http://www.scottsodds-n-ends.com/LED_Lamps.htm

Allan

---- Edward Weltens <ed.weltens@sbcglobal.net> wrote: 
> It can be done and they can be controlled by the reversing unit to make them directional.  
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> Look for natural light or incandescent looking LEDs.  I have ~50 if you need some.  You will need to put diodes and resistors in series on the cathode side and a diode on the anode side to protect them for over voltage and reversing current.
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> If you go to the O Gauge RR magazine forums and ask there I am sure someone can put together a schematic for you.
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> Ed
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> From: "don448@aol.com" <don448@aol.com>
> To: ttat-members@aoot.com
> Sent: Thu, April 1, 2010 1:49:21 PM
> Subject: Electrical Question
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> I just purchased a Lionel 627 Switcher w/o headlights.  I'd like to install front and rear lights but since the shell is plastic, I'm afraid of installing regular Steam Engine bulbs.  Is there a LED bulb that would do the job and if so, can anyone give me instructions for wiring it up?  Thanks for any help.  
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> A member in need !!
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> Don448@aol.com