Locomotive headlamp
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Locomotive headlamp
Hi, we have a steam locomotive that we are resorting, looking for parts for the headlamp, it’s 7.5 gauge, I will get measurements, what else would be required?
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Re: Locomotive headlamp
Does the headlight have any markings that indicate who made it? Parts for these are likely not easily obtainable.
Dan Watson
Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN
Re: Locomotive headlamp
Appears to be one of the old Mercer headlight kits assembled with the handle in the upside down position. Usually the handle was installed in the down position on most headlights I have seen.
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Re: Locomotive headlamp
Thanks, I am not near the engine at this time but someone else will check.
If it ain’t broken keep working on it until it is .
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Re: Locomotive headlamp
Hi, it extremely close to this pic,
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Re: Locomotive headlamp
[HI all, I believe we have identified the headlight now we need to identfy the bulb
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Re: Locomotive headlamp
I've been looking for information on headlights recently and my observation is that Golden Glow, Pyle-National, and Sunbeam all made a model of headlights that was very similar to yours. The biggest differences I could see was location of the hinges and the latches.
It looks like most of yours is there. What parts are you missing?
It looks like most of yours is there. What parts are you missing?
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Re: Locomotive headlamp
Hi, thanks for the reply, I was trying to determine what type of bulb was used, I am not at the site and I am relying on someone else for identification, thinking of possibly converting to an LED, also looking for options to supply power for it, I have seen some suggestions for using a small steam generator that would produce 12 Volts, any thoughts on this?
Thanks
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Re: Locomotive headlamp
They are likely just a flashlight bulb, either screw in or flanged base. At one time it was common for people to use off-the-shelf metal reflectors, but the days of buying a new reflector at a kiosk in you hardware store are long gone and these days any that you will find will probably be plastic. There are charts showing light bulb specs on the Internet. I found some screw-in LEDs on Amazon that replace incandescents and have a dome on them in warm white that I think will work.
As for generators, There is another ongoing thread with considerable information on making one. It can be done, but it's a project in itself if you want to make one. If you buy one, plan on somewhere in the range of $1500 for a Moseley. There was another type recently listed (and sold) in the classifieds.
As for generators, There is another ongoing thread with considerable information on making one. It can be done, but it's a project in itself if you want to make one. If you buy one, plan on somewhere in the range of $1500 for a Moseley. There was another type recently listed (and sold) in the classifieds.
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Re: Locomotive headlamp
I used a 12v bathroom led on my challenger and k36, about 50mm round
Paul Edmonds,
Surrey, United Kingdom.
2.5" Scale D&RGW K36, 1/6" Scale Challenger 4-6-6-4 (nearly done!!)
Surrey, United Kingdom.
2.5" Scale D&RGW K36, 1/6" Scale Challenger 4-6-6-4 (nearly done!!)